Before Columbus Foundation Fiction Anthology: Selections from the American Book Awards, 1980-1990.

New York, NY W.W. Norton & Company, 1992. Hardcover First Edition (1992), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1992), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book shows just a touch of crimping to the heel of the backstrip and even less at the head of same; some very faint smudging to the top edge of the text block; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, obtrusive imperfections only. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a hint of wrinkling to the head and heel of the backstripl; else flawless; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.65 x 5.65 x 1.65 inches). xxvii, 676 pages. Language: English. Weight: 31 ounces. Grey cloth over boards with gilt titles at the backstrip. Hardback with DJ. Since 1976 the Before Columbus Foundation has been devoted to the task of redefining our notion of "mainstream" American literature to reflect this country's multicultural, multi-ethnic richness and diversity. Since 1980 it has sponsored the American Book Awards. This collection features Toni Morrison, Frank Chin, Jessica Hagedorn, Salvatore La Puma, Leslie Silko, Milton Murayama, and more than 20 others who represent the true American mosaic. Included is a full list of American Book Award winners and their publications that will encourage readers to explore even further.