The Day of the Locust
by West, Nathaniel
- Used
- Very Good
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
Random House, 1939. first. hardcover. very good. First printing, as stated on copyright page. Book very good, some soiling, sunning on spine, very slightly leaning, spot on bottom edge, black solid top edge, some squiggles on front free end paper.
Synopsis
The Day of the Locust is a 1939 novel by American author Nathanael West, set in Hollywood, California during the Great Depression, depicting the alienation and desperation of a disparate group of individuals who exist at the fringes of the movie industry. Time magazine included the novel in its list of 100 best English-language novels from 1923 to 2005, and noted critic Harold Bloom included it in his list of canonical works in the book The Western Canon.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookbid Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2204005
- Title
- The Day of the Locust
- Author
- West, Nathaniel
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- first
- Publisher
- Random House
- Date Published
- 1939
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About the Seller
Bookbid Rare Books
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Beverly Hills, California
About Bookbid Rare Books
Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.
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