Description: The Grapes of Wrath Author: Steinbeck, John Title: The Grapes of Wrath Publication: New York: Viking Press, 1939 Edition: First edition Description: A Very Good+ copy in Very Good dust jacket. Top-edge dusty, discoloration to the end papers and some foxing to the closed text block. Internal contents generally very nice. First issue dust jacket retains the original price and "First Edition" slug on the front flap. Minor chipping to the spine ends, spine toned and a few short closed tears to the edges.Steinbeck's classic account of the Dust Bowl and Depression era struggle of the Joad family, The Grapes of Wrath is a quintessential American classic. It would win both the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize; and the Nobel Prize committee would refer to it as Steinbeck's "epic chronicle" upon giving him the award in 1962. The book was the best-selling novel of 1939 and became instantly controversial upon its release for its depiction of farmers and worker rights. Of course, The Grapes of Wrath was also adapted into the classic 1940 film, directed by John Ford and starring Henry Fonda, which was one of the first films selected by The Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry. "It is a very long novel, the longest that Steinbeck has written, and yet it reads as if it had been composed in a flash, ripped off the typewriter and delivered to the public as an ultimatum" (Contemporary New York Times Review). Very Good + in Very Good dust jacket. Seller ID: 6193 Subject: Books into Film, Literature, Modern Firsts Whitmore Rare Books was founded in 2010 with the aim of drawing together exceptional first editions of important literary works. Over the past several years, the shop has become a world-class destination for both seasoned collectors as well as those people newly discovering the field. WRB maintains a reputation for rigorous research and integrity, for discriminating taste, and for creating a space where collectors can interact with amazing copies of the books they love. Terms All orders ship within three business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 14 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 2950 USD
Location: Pasadena, California
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Author: Steinbeck, John
Publisher: Viking Press
Year Printed: 1939
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
