Roger's Version by Updike, John - 1986

U.S.A.: Franklin Library, Franklin Center, 1986. The Signed First Edition Society, 4 raised bands, satin ribbon, AEG, full gilt embossed blue leather. Marbled Moire silk endpapers, pp.329, SIGNED by the author on the second plain ffep. A very clean and well preserved copy in near fine condition with only very minor signs of handling. THIS IS A FIRST LIMITED EDITION SIGNED IN INK BY PULITZER PRIZE WINNER JOHN UPDIKE ON THE BLANK FRONTIS PAGE. Dale Kohler is an earnest young student who wants to prove God's existence using a computer. He seeks the help of middle-aged divinity professor Roger Lambert who prefers to leave faith a mystery and finds Dale's visit rather disruptive. The project results in an affair between Dale and Roger's unhappy wife and also introduces Roger to the wild and sexy Verna, his half-sister's daughter.....hmmm..... sounds racey ! A LOVELY COPY FOR THE COLLECTOR ! . Signed by Author. First Edition. Near Fine/No Jacket. FIRST EDITION.