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Published by Allison & Busby Ltd, London; 1984. 8vo. 208pp. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine/Fine Bound in original black cloth boards with title in gold to the spine. The binding is square and tight, in very smart condition, with no marks or damage, save for a touch of bumping to the spine ends and corners. Inside, the pages are clean and bright, free from blemishes or wear, the book tightly bound and appearing barely read. The book is housed in its original, first-issue dust jacket, which is in equally smart condition. It is vibrant and bright, in lovely condition, with only very slight bumping to the edges. All in all, this is an excellent example of the first edition of Wideman's third instalment of his Homewood trilogy. Set in Pittsburgh's black ghetto, it is a story of death - as Albert Wilkes is gunned down - and of survival. In this novel, Wideman has created a genuine literature out of ordinary life and language, both tragic and celebratory; this work is an unforgettable masterpiece. Winner of the 1984 PEN/Faulkner Award.…