Flannery O'Connor / THE VIOLENT BEAR IT AWAY Signed 1st Edition 1961

Description: Signed SignetTHE VIOLENT BEAR IT AWAYBy Flannery O'Connor(1961)Very scarce signed first paperback edition of O'Connor's second and final novel, the last book published in her lifetime.Very good plus."Jesus. Jesus this and Jesus that." While still writing THE VIOLENT BEAR IT AWAY, O'Connor referred to the novel as her "Opus Nauseous"; by the time the manuscript was complete, she was left "in that state of not knowing whether it works or is the worst novel ever written." To the novelist John Hawkes, she wrote, "I don't think many people will like it, but it will mean something to me if a few people do," and upon correcting the proofs, "await[ed] the critical reception with distaste and unanticipation." In fact, the top end of critical reception was (and is) hugely favorable, but O'Connor was able to console herself with the strong suspicion that those who praised it did not understand it. This edition's rather restrained cover shares a color scheme and several design elements with the first edition dust jacket, of which O'Connor commented: "On an evil red-lavender background, the face of Francis Marion Tarwater in black wool hat peers out through some clay-colored corn. Very suggestive of the School of Southern Degeneracy but it could be worse." O'Connor died in 1964, thus copies of this 1961 paperback edition are unfrequently found signed.Read more: O'Connor, The Habit of Being: Letters of Flannery O'Connor; Srigley, Dark Faith: New Essays on Flannery O'Connor's The Violent Bear it Away. (New York): Signet / New American Library, (1961). 7'' x 4.25''. Original pictorial wrappers. All edges tinted red. Signet D1937. 160 pages. Signed by O'Connor on title page. Light wear to wrappers, spine toned. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 2200 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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