The Bonfire Of The Vanities

Tom Wolfe

Published by Farrar Strauss & Giroux, 1987

About this Item

The Bonfire Of the Vanities, Tom Wolfe, Farrar, Strauss, Giroux, 1987, US First Edition, First Printing Adapted into film in 1990 starring Tom Hanks and an instant best seller, this story is a drama about ambition, racism, social class, politics and greed in 1980s New York City and centres on three main characters: WASP bond trader Sherman McCoy, Jewish assistant district attorney Larry Kramer and British expatriate journalist Peter Fallow. In very good condition, the binding is straight and tight, the boards clean and the lettering on the spine bright. There are marks to the top edge of the spine. The end papers and pages are free from tears. There is a neat personal inscription to the rear of the front board which is partially hidden by the return of the dust jacket. There are small marks marks to the fore edge. The clipped dust jacket, protected in a clear, removable cover is in very good condition with nibbling to the top and bottom edges of the spine. A true US First Edition, First Impression as shown by the stated First Printing 1987 to the publishers page. Will be dispatched carefully wrapped in bubblewrap and a cardboard box. Seller Inventory # 03328

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Bonfire Of The Vanities

Publisher: Farrar Strauss & Giroux

Publication Date: 1987

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition