Suttree, Signed (14 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First edition, first printing. Inscribed by Cormac McCarthy in black ink on the half-title page to Santa Fe bookseller, Nicholas Potter: "For Nicholas | With fond best wishes | from your friend | Cormac." 451 pp. Octavo [21.5 cm]. Publisher's black cloth and cream paper-covered boards stamped in gilt. Black dust jacket with orange, yellow, and olive green typography and ornamentation, designed by Jack Ribik. First edition clearly stated on the copyright page. Dust jacket with "$12.95" price intact at top-front flap and "2/79" code at the bottom of the rear flap. A Near Fine copy, with only minimal, sporadic surface soil and gentle wear to the edges and corners of the boards, perhaps lightly read. The text block is solid and square. The dust jacket is likewise Near Fine, with only very light surface rubbing and some minor edgewear near the folds. An attractive copy with an intimate association. A significant association copy, warmly inscribed by the notoriously reclusive author to his long-time friend, the late Santa Fe bookseller Nicholas Potter. A short note in Potter's hand is laid in: "Scarce 1st edition inscribed to me in the mid 90's." Throughout a friendship spanning forty years, Potter?s bookstore served as a frequent destination for McCarthy, where the two shared a rapport rooted in their mutual appreciation of literature, art, music, and history. This volume represents a vital fragment of that connection; McCarthy, who famously avoided public life, inscribed most of his published works to Potter. The first printing of Suttree consisted of a run of just under 6,500 copies, and was the only printing of the first edition of this work. It was another commercial failure for McCarthy at the time, selling less than 3,000 copies before being remaindered by the publisher. Suttree is McCarthy?s most expansive and picaresque work, marking the culmination of his ?Southern Gothic? period (preceded by The Orchard Keeper, Outer Dark, and Child of God). Set in the decaying riverside slums of mid-century Knoxville, Tennessee, the narrative follows Cornelius Suttree as he navigates a grotesque carnival of scattered river-dwellers. It is a masterpiece of character and atmosphere that balances dark humor with existentialism through its dense, philosophical prose. Signed.

First edition of the author's fourth novel and what many consider to be his finest. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Cormac McCarthy on the front free endpaper and title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Jack Ribik. An exceptional example. Suttree is the fourth of McCarthy's novels to be published, but he had started it well before his first, The Orchard Keeper, appeared in 1965 to great critical acclaim. The principle scene of Suttree is Knoxville, Tennessee in the early 1950's. The central figure, Cornelius Suttree, is a fisherman who lives in a dilapidated houseboat on the river. Estranged from his prominent family, he has withdrawn from the society they represent, choosing instead a different world inhabited by people who live precarious, desperate, often violent lives. "McCarthy is a writer to he read, to be admired, and quite honestly- envied" (Ralph Ellison).

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Cormac McCarthy, Suttree. New York: Vintage International Books, 2005. 5th Printing of this edition, signed by author on half title page and inscribed to former owner. . Publisher s pictorial wrappers, 417 pp. Good overall condition. Clean internally, with no writing or bookplates. Some wear to corners, creasing and trace rubbing. A nice overall copy with rare inscription by author. . McCarthy s 4th novel. A semi-autobiographical, hilarious novel taking place in Knoxville, TN with many of the characters based on folks McCarthy knew and hung out with. The hardback first edition was published in 1979 and was, at the time not considered to be commercially successful with a second printing never even ordered. Inscribed copies of any of McCarthy s work are quite scarce but these Vintage International copies are hardly ever seen inscribed. A true first edition of this title inscribed is over ten thousand dollars. Inscribed by Author(s).

First edition of the author's fourth novel and what many consider to be his finest. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Cormac McCarthy on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Jack Ribik. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. An exceptional example. Suttree is the fourth of McCarthy's novels to be published, but he had started it well before his first, The Orchard Keeper, appeared in 1965 to great critical acclaim. The principle scene of Suttree is Knoxville, Tennessee in the early 1950's. The central figure, Cornelius Suttree, is a fisherman who lives in a dilapidated houseboat on the river. Estranged from his prominent family, he has withdrawn from the society they represent, choosing instead a different world inhabited by people who live precarious, desperate, often violent lives. "McCarthy is a writer to he read, to be admired, and quite honestly- envied" (Ralph Ellison).

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. The first edition, first printing of Suttree by Cormac McCarthy, in the publisher's first state dust jacket. This copy is inscribed by Cormac McCarthy. (illustrator). First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, [8], 471pp. Light yellow boards, black cloth spine, title stamped in gilt on the spine. Stated "First Edition" on the copyright page, with the publisher's full number line. Dust remnant along top edge of text block, faint foxing to leaf ends. Light offsetting to endpapers, solid text block, a very good example. Housed in a custom black cloth clamshell, title in gilt over label on the spine. In the publisher's first state dust jacket, $12.95 on the front flap, photograph of the author on the rear cover by Dan Moore. Jacket shows light shelf wear to covers, bright illustrations, a near fine example. Signed on the half title: "For Gregory / with all best wishes / Cormac McCarthy." This copy is from the private collection of Gregory Amenoff, Professor Emeritus of Visual Arts at Columbia University. Amenoff was President of the National Academy of Design from 2001-2005 and a founding member of the CUE Art Foundation. A good friend of Professor Amenoff's became close to Mr.McCarthy when he was living in El Paso. During visits to his friend to El Paso in the late 1980's and early 1990"s Amenoff was introduced to Mr. McCarthy and had occasion to ask him if he could sign few of his most significant works, The books have been in his collection since then. . Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Author(s): Cormac McCarthy Title: The Orchard Keeper, Suttree, Blood Meridian Publication: New York: Quality Paperback Books by Vintage, 1993 Edition: First and only printing Description: The Orchard Keeper, Suttree & Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy. First printing of the omnibus edition by Quality Paperback Bookclub, which is a division of Vintage. This edition is scarce in general. This is the only known signed copy. This copy signed to Blanco under the first title in the collection, The Orchard Keeper. This is quite a unique item not only because it was very rare for Cormac to sign a softcover volume, but also because this edition is not as easy to find as the other softcover editions. This edition contains Cormac s (for some) magnum opus, Blood Meridian, as well as two of his other most desirable titles! An absolutely fabulous piece and very unique. I wonder how many of these exist signed? Book in VG condition with some soiling throughout especially to the text blocks. There is a small, closed tear to the bottom left front wrap, which has a small piece of tape to the verso. There is very little wear to the spine and very little bow to the book as typically seen with a large volume. It s likely been read sparingly, but I can take more photos if needed. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: very good +. First Edition. First printing, octavo size, 479 pp., inscribed by Cormac McCarthy. Cormac McCarthy (born Charles Joseph McCarthy, Jr., in 1933), is acknowledged by many as one of the greatest contemporary American writers. His first novel, "The Orchard Keeper", won a 1966 William Faulkner Foundation Award for notable first novel; "All the Pretty Horses" would win the National Book Award in 1992, and "No Country for Old Men", conceived as a screen play (and later turned into a novel) won four Academy Awards. He would eventually author twelve novels, three short stories, five screenplays and two plays. This work, "Suttree" was McCarthy's fourth published novel, although he began writing it twenty years earlier, well before the publication of "Orchard Keeper". The story features Cornelius Suttree, who has left his prominent family and the society they represent, "choosing instead a different world inhabited by people who live precarious, desperate, often violent, lives" (n.b., quote from dust jacket flap). Inscribed by McCarthy on the title page "For Lambert & Marianne / With Love / Cormac". We were, alas, unable to trace who the inscribees were; however, it is special to have a first edition by this award-winning author so warmly inscribed. ___DESCRIPTION: Quarter black cloth over yellow paper-covered boards, gilt lettering and publisher's device stamped onto the spine, author's initials with decorative rules stamped in gilt onto the front board, inscribed by McCarthy in blue ink as set forth above on the title page, stated First Edition on the copyright page (which per Zempel denotes the first printing for Random House); octavo size (8 3/8" by 5 3/4"), pagination: [i-viii] [1-3] 4-471. Dust jacket has the original price of $12.95, yellow, green, and orange lettering upon a black ground, black-and-white photo of the author on the back panel, summary of book on both flaps. ___CONDITION: Volume near fine, with clean boards and spine, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and free of prior owner markings; a hint of dustiness to the board edges, light foxing and dustiness to the text block edges, a trace of soil on the front endpapers, and a lightly pencilled mark on the verso of the rear free endpaper (prior bookseller's code?). The unclipped jacket better than very good, clean and not sunned (the red colours on the spine as deep as on the front panel), with light overall edgewear. ___PROVENANCE: We acquired this book from a collector who purchased it from an ABAA member who confirmed the signature, details available upon request. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.

First edition of the author's fourth novel and what many consider to be his finest. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Barbara with love Cormac." With a photograph laid in of McCarthy with his arms around the recipient and his then wife Ann Delisle. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Jack Ribik. Suttree is the fourth of McCarthy's novels to be published, but he had started it well before his first, The Orchard Keeper, appeared in 1965 to great critical acclaim. The principle scene of Suttree is Knoxville, Tennessee in the early 1950's. The central figure, Cornelius Suttree, is a fisherman who lives in a dilapidated houseboat on the river. Estranged from his prominent family, he has withdrawn from the society they represent, choosing instead a different world inhabited by people who live precarious, desperate, often violent lives. "McCarthy is a writer to he read, to be admired, and quite honestly- envied" (Ralph Ellison).

First edition of the author's fourth novel and what many consider to be his finest. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "For Orin All The Best Cormac." The recipient, Orin Borsten was a screenwriter and publicist, who began his career as a child actor in Atlanta and appeared on Broadway in the American Way. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Jack Ribik. Housed in a custom clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. An exceptional example, uncommon signed and inscribed. Suttree is the fourth of McCarthy's novels to be published, but he had started it well before his first, The Orchard Keeper, appeared in 1965 to great critical acclaim. The principle scene of Suttree is Knoxville, Tennessee in the early 1950's. The central figure, Cornelius Suttree, is a fisherman who lives in a dilapidated houseboat on the river. Estranged from his prominent family, he has withdrawn from the society they represent, choosing instead a different world inhabited by people who live precarious, desperate, often violent lives. "McCarthy is a writer to he read, to be admired, and quite honestly- envied" (Ralph Ellison).

First edition of the author's fourth novel and what many consider to be his finest. Octavo, original half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Howell Pearce with best wishes Cormac McCarthy." The recipient, Howard Pearce was a close friend of McCarthy's and a Memphis poet. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Jack Ribik. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. An exceptional example. Suttree is the fourth of McCarthy's novels to be published, but he had started it well before his first, The Orchard Keeper, appeared in 1965 to great critical acclaim. The principle scene of Suttree is Knoxville, Tennessee in the early 1950's. The central figure, Cornelius Suttree, is a fisherman who lives in a dilapidated houseboat on the river. Estranged from his prominent family, he has withdrawn from the society they represent, choosing instead a different world inhabited by people who live precarious, desperate, often violent lives. "McCarthy is a writer to he read, to be admired, and quite honestly- envied" (Ralph Ellison).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing SIGNED by Cormac McCarthy on a laid in signature. The ORIGINAL dustjacket is vibrant in color with NO chips or tears. This First Issue dustjacket has the printed price present on the front flap of the dustjacket. The book is in great shape. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning. The boards are crisp with minor wear to the edges. The pages are clean with NO marks or bookplates in the book. A wonderful copy SIGNED by the author. We buy Cormac McCarthy First Editions. Signed by Author(s).

First Edition. First Printing. Octavo (21.25cm); black cloth and pale yellow paper-covered boards, with titling and author's initials stamped in gilt on spine and front cover; dustjacket; [viii],[3],4-471,[1]pp. Signed by the author in black pen on the half-title page. Remainder mark to upper edge of textblock, spine slightly concave, with some shallow soiled spots to paper board edges; contents are clean; Very Good. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced $12.95), lightly edgeworn, with a few small abraded spots along upper edge, a few diagonal creases to front flap, and mild toning on verso; Very Good+. Housed in a custom slipcase. McCarthy's semi-autobiographical fourth novel set in the early 1950's, following Cornelius Suttree, who has repudiated his life of privilege to spend his life as a fisherman on the Tennessee River. Though now widely considered one of McCarthy's most serious and ambitious works, drawing comparisons to Ulysses, Cannery Row, and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, fewer than 3,000 copies of the first printing were sold at the time of publication prior to being remaindered. 8457.

First edition, inscribed by the author on the half-title, "For John & Ann, Best wishes, Cormac McCarthy". The recipients were the American journalist John Egerton (1935-2013), who wrote extensively on Southern culture, and his wife Ann Bleidt. Based on the author's experience growing up in Tennessee, the novel took McCarthy 20 years to write. It was well-received on publication, the Times Literary Supplement comparing McCarthy to William Faulkner and Flannery O'Connor, and the New York Times reviewing the novel as "a book with rude, startling power. like a good, long scream in the ear". McCarthy won the MacArthur Fellowship shortly after publication. Octavo. Original black quarter cloth, spine lettered in gilt, yellow paper-covered boards, author's initials to front cover in gilt. With dust jacket. Lightly rubbed, slight crease to spine; jacket price-clipped, spine slightly faded, small faint scratches to front panel, nicks and creases to extremities: a very good copy in very good jacket.

First Paperback Edition. First Printing, one of 10,000 copies. Octavo (20.25cm); original pictorial card wrappers; [vi],[3],4-471,[3]pp. Signed by the author in blue ink in a contemporary hand, preceding the first page of text. Tiny previous owner's label (Richard Dugan, El Paso, TX) mounted on verso of front wrapper at upper left corner. Mild surface wear, with some very light lift to the laminate at upper spine and lower right corner of front wrapper; contents fresh, without the usual tanning to the text edges; Near Fine.The first paperback edition of McCarthy's fourth novel, published as part of the Vintage Contemporaries series, whose mission was to reprint books originally published in hardcover which had either gone out of print or fallen into obscurity. Suttree fell into this category, having sold about half of its only printing in 1979 prior to being remaindered.