Memory Babe: A Critical Biography of Jack Kerouac
Language: English
Published by Grove Press, New York, 1983
- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: The Book Shelf, Salem, OR, U.S.A.The Book Shelf
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Laid-in is a typed letter dated June 6, 1983 and signed by Nicosia, addressed to Irv Kupcinet a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, radio and TV talk show host. The letter goes on to say Grove Press will release "Memory Babe" July 15 and Grove Press will be sending him a copy, I will be in Chicago to promote the book and would very much enjoy being interviewed by you. Also lists his awards and educational backgound, includes envelope with Nicosia's San Francisco address, envelope has been rather roughly opened, letter is fine. Important biography of a Beat Generation icon. Clean unmarked copy, solid binding, corner bumped otherwise fine, dust jacket price $22.50, mild shelf wear to the jacket, a very nice copy, dj in mylar.
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- Title
- Memory Babe: A Critical Biography of Jack Kerouac
- Author
- Nicosia, Gerald
- Publisher
- Grove Press, New York
- Publication year
- 1983
- Condition
- Very Good +
- Dust jacket
- Very Good +
- Signed
- Signed Letter
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0394522702
- ISBN 13
- 9780394522708
- Edition
- First Edition
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