presentation copy

First edition of the Heller's second published book, inscribed by the author to Glenn Horowitz on the front free endpaper: 'To Glenn Horowitz, with sincere good wishes. Joe Heller June 7, 1987 Bridghampton, N.Y.'

Horowitz had helped Heller to place his archive and this copy of this book served as a memorial to that.

First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author; 8vo; publisher's compliment slip loosely inserted; publisher's maroon cloth, titles to spine in silver and orange, titles to upper cover in silver, with the original unclipped dust-jacket, extremities slightly creased and toned; housed in custom maroon cloth chemise and matching morocco-backed slipcase.