[publisher: New York City, NY: Vintage Contemporaries, 1986] First Edition 1st Printing. 418 pages. Published in 1986. The author's debut novel. One of the most important American literary debuts of the last quarter of the 20th century. Text by Richard Russo. . Presents the author's cult debut novel. "I know of no novel in recent years so truly American, so fully peopled, so traditional without the merest nostalgia for novels or times that never were, or so ascendant. Singular and brilliant" (Bill Buford, GRANTA Magazine). A brilliant debut, this is a "must-have" title for Richard Russo collectors. This copy is prominently and beautifully signed in black fountain pen on the title page by Richard Russo. The First Hardcover Edition appeared in the United Kingdom in 1987 while the American hardcover did not appear until 2001,
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Richard Russo lives in coastal Maine with his wife and their two daughters. He has written five novels: Mohawk, The Risk Pool, Nobody’s Fool, Straight Man, and Empire Falls, and a collection of stories, The Whore’s Child.
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Seller: BookHolders, Towson, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Fair. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: first ] Publisher: Vintage Contemporaries Pub Date: 8/12/1986 Binding: Paperback Pages: 418 first edition. Seller Inventory # 6373825
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0394744098-7-1
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_452781254
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0394744098I3N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0394744098I3N00
Seller: Montclair Book Center, Montclair, NJ, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: USED Fair. Seller Inventory # 124585
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 38893567-6
Seller: Gian Luigi Fine Books, Albany, NY, U.S.A.
PAPERBACK. Condition: VG. STATED FIRST EDITION. owner's seal to ffep. Seller Inventory # 012058
Seller: Great Northern Books, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback Original. Condition: Very Good. First Edition Paperback Original. First printing. TRUE FIRST EDITION OF AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK by the Pulitizer Prize winning author of "Empire Falls." A Vintage Contemporaries Paperback Original. Edgewear to cover, slight crease, and red marker mark to top of textblock. Seller Inventory # 11309
Seller: Trouve Books, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Book is clean and tight without inside markings. "The back door to the Mohawk Grill opens on an alley it shares with the junior high.". Seller Inventory # TA243683