AN AMERICAN DREAM
by Mailer, Norman
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good/Good Plus
- Seller
-
Canandaigua, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: The Dial Press, 1965. First Edition, First Printing. . Hardcover. Good/Good Plus. Mailer's fourth novel and seventh book describes thirty-two hours in the life of college professor and war hero Stephen Rojack during a 1960s existential journey on Manhattan's East Side; boards are edgeworn, top of spine bumped, front hinge beginning to loosen, previous owner's name and address on fep; dustjacket is whole but rubbed and edgeworn with small chip at top of spine and closed, small triangular tear near bottom of spine. A reading/study copy.
Synopsis
An American Dream is Norman Mailer's fourth novel, published by Dial Press. Mailer wrote it in serialized form for Esquire, consciously attempting to resurrect the methodology used by Charles Dickens and other earlier novelists, with Mailer writing each chapter against monthly deadlines. The book is written in a poetic style heavy with metaphor that creates unique and hypnotizing narrative and dialogue.
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Details
- Bookseller
- H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001237
- Title
- AN AMERICAN DREAM
- Author
- Mailer, Norman
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good Plus
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing.
- Publisher
- The Dial Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1965
- Keywords
- FIRST EDITION, MODERN NOVEL, NEW YORK, AMERICAN LITERATURE
- Bookseller catalogs
- Modern Novel; New York; Fine Literature;
Terms of Sale
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
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About the Seller
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
Biblio member since 2005
Canandaigua, New York
About H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.
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