the naked and the dead
first edition thus, 1948.
mailer's debut novel, published in 1948 by rinehart & company when the author was just twenty-five years of age. divided into four parts and loosely based on mailer's time working as cook during the philippines campaign, the novel chronicles the experiences of a platoon of foot soldiers stationed on a fictional island in asia during world war ii. "the naked and the dead" recieved unprecedented critical acclaim and is touted as the first war novel. it was adapted for film in 1958.
new york: the modern library. 5x7.25". 721 pages. hardcover. bound in cloth-covered boards with gold and green stamping. book condition: fine. jacket condition: mild shelfwear, loss to foot of spine, unclipped($1.95). Item #953
Price: $150.00
