The Bookman: A Story About Larry McMurtry's Other Day Job

Bonner, Stayton; introduction by Larry McMurtry

Published by Three Dog Press, 2006

About this Item

Deluxe edition, one of 200 copies. 8 by 11-1/2 by 2-3/4-inch pine box containing items related to McMurtry's life as a bookseller beginning with his first bricks-and-mortar bookstore, Booked Up, in Washington D. C. *** Included in the box are 1) A signed copy of The Bookman in handsewn wrappers; 2) eight 4 by 6-inch glossy photos of McMurtry; 3) a facsimile copy of Washington D. C. Booked Up Permanent Want List; 4) Booked Up Archer City, TX business card; 5) Booked up Archer City, TX bumper sticker (folded once to fit in the box), and 6) Booked Up blue-and-white pig logo sticker. There is also a piece of burlap, used to fill the empty space in the box and a piece of string used to tie the items in a bundle. First edition (first printing). Box and contents fine and UNOPENED. Photos are for reference only. Decorative bellyband with paper label and limitation number. Bookman signed by Bonner and McMurtry. [JSP02].

Seller Inventory # 208098

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Bookman: A Story About Larry McMurtry's Other Day Job
• Publisher: Three Dog Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
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