the subterraneans
first mass market paperback, 1959.
with a preface by henry miller.
new york: avon. 4 x 6.25 inches. 126 pages. softcover. bound in paper wrappers. book condition: very good.
first mass market paperback, 1959.
with a preface by henry miller.
new york: avon. 4 x 6.25 inches. 126 pages. softcover. bound in paper wrappers. book condition: very good.
first edition, 1958.
new york: the viking press. 244 pages. 6 x 8.25". hardcover. bound in cloth-covered boards. book condition: mild bumping to head and foot of spine. very minor stains to head of block. near fine--. dust jacket condition: small chips throughout. shelf-wear. unclipped ($3.95). very good++.
third printing, 1957.
in fourth printing dust jacket. jacket design by bill english.
new york: the viking press. 5.75 x 8.5 inches. 310 pages. hardcover. bound in cloth-covered boards. book condition: offsetting to pastedown and front free-endpaper. else fine. jacket condition: small closed tears to front panel. light.....
first edition thus, 1963.
novel by the famous american beat writer written over the course of the first two weeks of 1956. this is the first volume in kerouac's "duluoz legend" and focuses on sensations and experiences from childhood. it is widely considered an ode to kerouac's older brother.....