METRO A Novel of the Moscow Underground by Kaletski, Alexander - 1985

Viking, 1985. Illustrated with B&W drawings. Signed by author with dedication of fep. Pages clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Black boards, red metallic lettering, clean, minor wear. Publishers stamps at bottom page edges. NON price-clipped DJ [$17.95] in new archival mylar, clean, colors bright, a little edge and general wear. Includes reviews and bio info from 2 "News from Viking" newletters, Publisher's Weekly, and Library Journal. Kaletski's dark comedy/docu-drama begins and ends in the Moscow subway system. On his 7th birthday, Sasha gets to ride the magnificent Metro, deservedly world-renowned marvel of Soviet artistry and engineering. Little Sasha also receives a mask, and his future is already clear: he will live in the big city and be an actor! In time, Kaletski leaves his home village of Tula to attend theatrical school in Moscow; and it is here that he falls in with the characters who populate the Underground of his novel [Chapulina R.]. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described. . Inscribed By Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good-. Illus. by by Author.