Bless Ultima by Anaya Rudolfo, First Edition (24 results)

Condition: Very Good. 1st ed. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition Thus; Ninth Printing. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a touch of wear to the corner tips with a short, very faint crease near the lower front corner; two pages are creased right at the upper corner tip; the expected light tanning to the text pages due to aging; the binding leans slightly but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, marks, or marginalia in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. An attractive copy, showing mild wear and a couple of minor unobtrusive imperfections. Would make a handsome reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.25 x 0.85 inches). New Introduction by the Author. Language: English. Weight: 9 ounces. Reading Group Guide. Trade Paperback. Rudolfo Anaya (1937 2020) was an American author. Noted for his 1972 novel Bless Me, Ultima, Anaya was considered one of the founders of the canon of contemporary Chicano and New Mexican literature. He initially faced tremendous difficulty getting his work published by mainstream publishing houses because of its unique combination of English and Spanish language, as well as its Chicano-centric content. Independent publishing house Quinto Sol published the book after awarding it the Premio Quinto Sol in 1971 for best novel written by a Chicano. The themes and cultural references of the novel, which were uncommon at the time of its publication, had a lasting impression on fellow Latino writers. It was subsequently adapted into a film and an opera. Bless Me, Ultima is ultimately a novel about belief. In Southwestern America, there are many systems of belief which compete for the devotion of an individual--Catholicism brought by the Spanish, polytheism which has existed for thousands of years, and the worship and adoration of nature itself. This book is a story of a young man, Tony, and his quest for truth. He encounters all of these systems of belief, and endures a great deal of suffering in his youth. These experiences mold him, and the book focuses on his attempt to find the great truth amidst so much hardship and among so many types of faith. Anaya is a great storyteller, and this book certainly does not lack in action. The supernatural element is very strong, and very compelling, and the novel leaves a strong impression of unity and harmony with nature, even in the face of a very real and very powerful evil. This struggle of faith is very well represented in the book. This novel provides an interesting insight to the unique culture of the American Southwest. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; xi, 290 pages.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Printing: June 1972 stated. A wonderful work of Chicano literature. Trade paperback. A nice square copy of this scarce first printing. The publisher apparently publihsed a small number of hardcovers for the first couple printings as well. No creases to spine, but some light edgewear and marks. Some light discoloration toinside cover and first page of unknown origin and a very light foxing to page ends, otherwise clean. Some feathers laid in between rear cover and last page. 1st Printing.

Trade Paper. Condition: very. No Jacket. First Printing. Solid copy, unmarked, has slim soft crease at top of back panel, light shelfwear. Anaya's novel won a literary prize and has been reprinted and reissued many times. This is its first appearance as the Quinto Sol prize winner for 1971.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. First Printing. A Very Fine copy in burgundy cloth, in a Very Fine sunet red and brown glossy dustwrapper, not price-clipped. 747pp. Edited by Luis Alberto Urrea, with Chronology and Notes at end. Q18471.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 277 pages. "Special Illustrated Edition." SIGNED and inscribed by the author on the half-title page. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition; third printing. VG+ black illustrated card wrappers. NO ownership markings; binding square and tight. 8vo. 249 pp. Illus. (full-page b/w by Dennis Martinez); frontis. photo of author. Ships fast with tracking.

Paperback. 248p., two ink notes on f.e.p., stated first edition, trade paperback edition in black wraps with minor wear, otherwise a very good copy of the most important - and scarcest - single work in the modern Chicano literary canon.

Paperback. 248p., light impression from a paperclip on first pages, lightly worn covers else good first edition, first printing stated (June 1972) in black pictorial wraps. One of the most important - and scarcest - single work in the modern Chicano literary canon. Reprinted many times but the first printing trade paperback original is very scarce.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. First Edition First Printing. Significant bumps/wear at edges/corners of both the dust jacket and the book. Pages are clean and fairly bright. This is an ex-library book from Roanoke, Virginia public library.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. QUINTO SOL PUBLICATIONS ; BOOK: Fine/, 1973 (illustrator). 1st Edition. BOOK: Fine/, $490.11, Reduced From. BLESS ME, ULTIMA ANAYA, RUDOLFO A. QUINTO SOL PUBLICATIONS BERKELEY 1973 1st Edition, 2nd Printing Off White Spine With Title In Black Letters, Dust Jacket: Good/, Shelf, Edge Tears And Corner Wear. Prior Seller?s Sticker On The Rear Cover. Hard Cover BooK: Fine/, Shelf, Edge And Corner Wear, 248 Numbered Pages, That Appear To Be Lightly Read, And Are Clean And Tight To The Spine, Shelf, Edge And Corner Wear. Printed On Off White Paper. Rear Corners Are Lightly Bumped. = SYNOPSIS: "A Masterpiece Of Hispanic Literature From "One Of The Nation'S Foremost Chicano Literary Artists" (Denver Post). This Is The Involving Story Of Antonio, A Boy Facing The Conflicts In His Life With The Help Of Ultima, A Curandera Who Cures With Herbs And Magic. At Each Turn Of Tony'S Life, She Is There To Nurture His Soul". This BooK Is Hard To Find, Will Be Packaged And Shipped Carefully, To Avoid Shipping Damage And Will Make It, An Excellent Addition To Your Own Personal Library Collection, Or As A Gift. = World Wide Shipping, AVAILABLE. *.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition; first printing. VG black illustrated card wrappers. NO ownership markings; binding square and tight. 8vo. x, 249 pp. Illus. (full-page b/w by Dennis Martinez); frontis. photo of author. Front black cover bright; rear cream cover has some light edge tanning. Ships fast with tracking.

Anaya, Rudolfo A. Bless Me, Ultima. Quinto Sol Publications: Berkeley, California. Signed First Edition, First Printing. June 1972. 8vo. Black softcover with off-white text and illustration of main character, Ultima. Anaya's novel illuminates the importance of retaining one's cultural identity and traditions amidst the pervasive nature of Anglo-Saxon prejudices and religious conversion. He explores the lives of Chicanos living in the Southwest, highlighting the challenging nature of indigenous cultural reconciliation in opposition to monotheism. As a result, Anaya engages with this narrative through the lens of the protagonist, Tony, conveying elements of his own personal struggles within his Chicano identity through Tony's character. Tony navigates his cultural dissonance through a coming-of-age experience, fluctuating between the internalization of Catholicism, parental viewpoints, and ultimately, his indigenous spirituality. Through the stories, legends, and healing practices of a curandera (indigenous witch doctor) named Ultima, Tony is able to come to terms with his roots and Aztec customs, freeing him from a constant state of disorientation. After its publication in 1972, the novel received a vast amount of critique, noting that the themes of occultism, violence, sexual expression were in direct conflict with Catholism. Despite constant efforts to censor the book entirely, many schools have kept the book within their curriculum. Even so, the novel is noted as one of the best-selling Chicano novels of all time, selling over 300,000 copies and winning the 1971 Premio Quinto Sol award. Very good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First edition, Second Printing of September 1973. Very Good, apparently unread book that is soft at spine ends, and bumped at bottom corners. Book has a long quotation from the text handwritten on first, white, end paper headed by To Dad, in another March and signed Love Amy. In a Good dust jacket that has substantial wear, rubbing and color loss, with soiling to white portions and some age yellowing along flap folds. The black and white illustrations are by Dennis Martinez. This book won the Second Annual Pemio Quinto Sol National Chicano Literary Award and is a landmark of Chicano literature. Book is taught frequently at both university and secondary levels. Anaya's first book is scarce in hard cover.

Signed, 1st Trade Paperback (1972), wear at edges, small 1/8" marks from price sticker at top right corner, yellowing to back cover from age; a rare book, hard to find the first edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Second printing from September 1973 inscribed and signed by Anaya in 1990. Some spots to the binding and a bit worn. Uncommon signed. No jacket. Inscribed by Author(s).

First Edition. First Printing, wrappered issue. Octavo (22.75cm); pictorial card wrappers; xiv,248,[2]pp; illus. Trivial rubbing to extremities, faint sticker shadow to front wrapper, else a sharp, Near Fine copy, free of the usual heavy wear. The author's first book, a coming-of-age novel set in New Mexico after World War II, and one of the cornerstone works in the Chicano literary canon. According to the American Library Association, it continues to be among the most frequently challenged books in the U.S. Basis for Carl Franklin's 2012 film adaptation, starring Luke Ganalon, Joseph Garcia, and Miriam Colon.

Paper Back. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Martinez, Dennis (illustrator). First Printing. 248pp.; SC blk.w/white-pic.cover; slight rub w/clean,tight pgs. First paperback of Anaya's classic of Chicano literature. signed by Anaya. Signed By Author.

Softcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. First edition. (Published simultaneously with a small cloth issue. ) Trade-size paperback. Virtually fine in printed wrappers. (None of the emdemic shelf-wear that plagues this title. ) Author's FIRST novel and basis for a film adaptation. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 248 pages.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. First Edition. Trade-size paperback original. INSCRIBED by Rudolfo A. Anaya (in Spanish) & dated by him in 1974 on front end paper. A very good copy in black & white printed wrappers. (Inscribee has printed his name above another name which has been inked-over on front end paper. Traces of shelf wear & creasing to covers. Couple tiny spots of soiling at edges. ) Author's FIRST book.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. The scare hardcover edition of the first edition. "First Printing: June 1972" stated on the copyright page. Book binding is square and tight. Front dust jacket panel has significant rubbing to black portion. White rear panel has mild soiling. Mild wrinkling to top and bottom 1/8" of jacket spine. Jacket is not torn or chipped. The jacket is second state with $6.75 price on rear panel.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Martinez, Dennis (illustrator). First Printing. 248pp.; HB blk.w/gilt; slight rub&wear w/clean,tight pgs. DJ white w/blk.spine; blk.w/white cover; rubbed&soiled w/wear on edges&corners-price sticker,bk.cover. First edition of Anaya's first novel. Signed by Anaya. Signed By Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Martinez, Dennis (illustrator). First Printing. 248pp.; HB blk.w/gilt; fine condition w/clean,tight pgs. DJ white w/blk.spine; blk.w/white cover; rubbed&soiled w/wear on edges&corners-price sticker,bk.cover. First edition of Anaya's first novel. Signed by Anaya. Signed By Author.