New York, NY: St. Martin's Press, 1980. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. Very good in fine dust jacket. SIGNED by editor Pronzini on title page (signature only). Stated 1st edition, no number line (1st printing). Dust jacket is fine in a protective mylar sleeve. Dust jacket inner flaps are adhered to the pastedowns. 180 p. Audience: General/trade. Book has mild shelfwear to the cap and base of the spine. A previous owner s card, also signed by Pronzini, is laid in. There is a glue stain, possibly from a card pocket removal, on the last free endpaper. The story of Rex Sackett, 'The Metaphor Kid', as he struggles to win the spectator sport of the future, the hack-writers' Prose Bowl. Pronzini is the Grand Prix de Littï¿½rature Policiï¿½re-winning author of the nameless Detective series. Malzberg is the author of The Falling Astronauts. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box.

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Bookseller: MostlySignedBooks (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 4836
Title: Prose Bowl [SIGNED COPY, FIRST PRINTING]
Author: Pronzini, Bill
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition 1st Printing
ISBN 10: 0312651945
ISBN 13: 9780312651947
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Date Published: 1980
Pages: 180

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I am a long-time book collector who goes to book signings, book sales, and book stores. I keep my books in a smoke-free environment and treat them with respect. I only sell books because I run out of storage space. If you ever have any questions or concerns about anything please feel free to e-mail me. I guarantee all purchases and want all buyers to feel confident in ordering online. Where possible, books are shipped in protective mylar sleeves, in bubble wrap, in cardboard boxes.

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