The Bluest Eye
by MORRISON, TONI
- Used
- First
- Condition
- First Edition of the author's first book; review copy, with the review slip and the author’s publicity photo laid in. A fine c
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts
Item Price:
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About This Item
New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1970. First Edition of the author's first book; review copy, with the review slip and the author’s publicity photo laid in. A fine copy in a dust jacket with very slight browning; far above average.
Synopsis
The Bluest Eye is a 1970 novel by American author Toni Morrison. It is Morrison's first novel, written while Morrison was teaching at Howard University and was raising her two sons on her own. The story is about a year in the life of a young black girl in Lorain, Ohio named Pecola Breedlove. It takes place against the backdrop of America's Midwest as well as in the years following the Great Depression. Brutal in its depictions of racism, incest, and child molestation, The Bluest Eye has remained on the often-challenged and banned books list almost every year since its publication.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
(US)
- Bookseller Inventory #
- 35248P
- Title
- The Bluest Eye
- Author
- MORRISON, TONI
- Book condition
- Used - First Edition of the author's first book; review copy, with the review slip and the author’s publicity photo laid in. A fine c
- Publisher
- Holt, Rinehart & Winston
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date published
- 1970
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
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Newton, Massachusetts
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About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
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