Philip Roth / MY LIFE AS A MAN – INSCRIBED TO GORDON LISH Signed 1st ed 1974

Description: MY LIFE AS A MAN - INSCRIBED TO GORDON LISH Author: Roth, Philip Title: MY LIFE AS A MAN - INSCRIBED TO GORDON LISH Publication: New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1974 Edition: First Edition Description: Roth's eighth novel, and the first to feature his recurring character Nathan Zuckerman, who over the following decade would figure prominently in The Ghost Writer (1979), Zuckerman Unbound (1981), The Anatomy Lesson (1983), and The Prague Orgy (1985). A significant association copy, warmly inscribed to Gordon Lish; they became acquainted when Lish, then the literary editor as Esquire, published portions of this novel prior to publication. First Printing. Octavo (23.25cm); red cloth, with titling and author's initials stamped in gilt on spine and front cover; dark grey topstain; dustjacket; [xiv],330,[8]pp. With a pre-publication inscription from Roth to Gordon Lish on the preliminary blank: "May 1974 / To Gordon - For his kinds words + deeds - Philip." A few terminal leaves with dog-eared corners smoothed-out, else Near Fine. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced $8.95), lightly edgeworn, with some caint creasing to front panel, and a faint paper-clip impression along upper edge of same; Very Good+. Housed in a custom clamshell case. Seller ID: 5314 Subject: Association Copies, Literature, Website Only Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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