Published by Auckland: Longman Paul, 1973, Auckland, 1973
ISBN 10: 0582717183 ISBN 13: 9780582717183
Seller: BOPBooks, Tauranga, BOP, New Zealand
Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. Few Sketches (illustrator). 1st. Hard Cover. 1st. 20.5cm By 14cm. In the quarter century since this first novel was published Albert Wendt has become one of NZ's most respected literary figures. It traces, through a romantic situation the difficulties a young Samoan has in adapting to a new culture in NZ and confronting its racial misunderstandings. Still recognised as one of his most important works. 218 pages,with simple designs introducing each of the three parts, one page Samoan/English glossary at back. The plastic protected art DJ has tape reinforced upper, lower edges and is taped to endpapers, covers appear to be VG. Small tape adhesion mark lower centre FFEP. Text block is excellent apart from several turn-down creases page top corners.