BLESS ME, ULTIMA: A NOVEL
by Anaya, Rudolfo A
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- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Stephenson, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
Berkeley: Quinto Sol Publications, Inc, 1972. First Edition. The author's first book, a coming-of-age novel set in New Mexico after World War II, and one of the cornerstone works in the Chicano literary canon. According to the American Library Association, it continues to be among the most frequently challenged books in the U.S. Basis for Carl Franklin's 2012 film adaptation, starring Luke Ganalon, Joseph Garcia, and Miriam Colon. First Printing, wrappered issue. Octavo (22.75cm); pictorial card wrappers; xiv,248,[2]pp; illus. Trivial rubbing to extremities, faint sticker shadow to front wrapper, else a sharp, Near Fine copy, free of the usual heavy wear.
Synopsis
Bless Me, Ultima is a novel by Rudolfo Anaya, published in 1972. It is part of a trilogy along with Heart of Aztlan and Tortuga. It is included in the list of most commonly challenged books in the U.S. It is also important for helping Chicano literature gain academic respect as an important and non-derivative type of American literature.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Captain Ahab's Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4619
- Title
- BLESS ME, ULTIMA: A NOVEL
- Author
- Anaya, Rudolfo A
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Quinto Sol Publications, Inc
- Place of Publication
- Berkeley
- Date Published
- 1972
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About the Seller
Captain Ahab's Rare Books
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About Captain Ahab's Rare Books
Founded in 2010, Captain Ahab's Rare Books specializes in first editions of literature, genre fiction, film-related books and ephemera, zines, manuscript and archival material.
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- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- New
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- First Edition
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.