First edition of this "powerful story.truly as big as its subject" (Los Angeles Times). Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Edna Ferber.� Near fine in an excellent dust jacket with light rubbing and wear. Jacket design by Fred McCarroll. Giant tells the sweeping tale which captures the essence of Texas on a staggering scale as it chronicles the life and times of cattleman Jordan "Bick" Benedict, his naive young society wife, Leslie, and three generations of land-rich sons. It was the basis of the classic film starring James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, and Rock Hudson. Seller Inventory # 114531

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Title: Giant.

Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Garden City, NY

Publication Date: 1952

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

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