Demott Dr Robert J (1 results)

NY, Garland Publishing, 1984, first edition. Issued without dust jacket, printed on 250-year-life acid-free paper, a very important and influential book about the books that John Steinbeck read and which may have influenced him and his writing, illustrated from photographs, facsimiles, and reproductions, there are more than 900 entries, DeMott provides a brief preface and a lengthy introduction, this a very scarce book that seldom comes on the market, long out of print, according to DeMott, the print-run for this book was between 250 and 500 copies, this copy inscribed to long-time Steinbeck collector Dr. Jacob J. Foster beneath the book's dedication page ("And for Dr. Jacob J. Foster, a 'real'/Steinbeck collector and fan. Thanks/ for buying this overpriced book--/Cheers/R. DeMott"), dated August 6, 1989 Salinas, CA at the annual Steinbeck Festival, laid in loosely is an an announcement release/order form from the publisher which DeMott has also inscribed to Dr. Foster along with his usual drawing of a face smoking a pipe. Near fine.…