Portnoy's Complaint

Roth, Philip

Published by Random House, New York, 1969

About this Item

First edition, first printing (so stated). 274 pp. 8vo. One of Roth's most successful novels, relating the angst-ridden auto-erotic adventures of Alexander Portnoy. "This poignant wildly funny novel can be seen as part and parcel of the cultural ferment and artistic experimentation which characterized 1969, the tumultuous year of its publication. At the time, the book's obscenity and perceived anti-Semitism created outrage, excitement and tremendous sales. the book endures because of vivid characterizations, perfect pitch capture of vernacular speech, and the pathos of its hero's predicament" (Books of the Century, 32). Publisher's cloth, spine lettered in gilt; faded slightly. Bookseller's label to ffep. Very good plus in original dust jacket with faded spine and large chips First edition, first printing (so stated).

Seller Inventory # 376008

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Portnoy's Complaint
• Publisher: Random House, New York
• Publication Date: 1969
• Binding: 274 pp. 8vo
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: dj
• Seller catalogs:
  • Literature