N,Y.: Harcourt Brace, 1989. 416pgs. Bright Orange Cloth, embossed Lion decoration, silver lettering on spine. A touch of wear to the spine extremities, otherwie as new This is one of 500 Signed, limited copies, this being #376 of 500.Housed in a pristine off-white slipcase. Described by the author as a romance of the last 500,000 yearsThe Temple of My Familiar follows a cast of interrelated characters, most of African descent, and each representing a different ethnic strain—ranging from diverse African tribes to the mixed bloods of Latin America—that contribute to the black experience in America.. Signed By the Author. Limited Numbered Signed. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Dj as Issued. Octavo.

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First published in 1990, The Temple of My Familiar, Alice Walker’s follow-up novel to her iconic The Color Purple, spent more than four months on the New York Times Bestseller list and was hailed by critics as a “major achievement” ( Chicago Tribune ). Described by the author as “a romance of the last 500,000 years,” The Temple of My Familiar follows a cast of interrelated characters, most of African descent, and each representing a different ethnic strain—ranging from diverse African tribes to the mixed bloods of Latin America—that contribute to the black experience in America.

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Bookseller: The Chatham Bookseller, LLC (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 028713
Title: Temple of My Familiar
Author: Walker, Alice
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: No Dj as Issued
Edition: Limited Numbered Signed
ISBN 10: 0151885354
ISBN 13: 9780151885350
Publisher: Harcourt Brace
Place of Publication: N,Y.
Date Published: 1989
Size: Octavo
Keywords: signed Limietd Modern First Edition Color Purple

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