The Recognitions

Gaddis, William

Published by Harcourt, Brace & World, New York, 1964

About this Item

Nice copy. This book named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 best novels in that last 100 years. Scarce in any form on the market. Black cloth with gold printing on spine. Unmarked, tight and square. Bookclub's small blindstamp (a square) at bottom edge of rear board. Jacket has shallow chip at head of spine and light edgewear at base of spine. Tiny chip at top of front fold. Narrow chip at rear fold near top. No other issues. All colors bright and strong with no fade to red on spine. Perhaps fathered the PostModernist movement with this book. Influenced Thomas Pynchon and David Foster Wallace. In mylar. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 018124

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Recognitions
• Publisher: Harcourt, Brace & World, New York
• Publication Date: 1964
• Binding: Hardccover
• Edition: Book Club.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern Classic Author's