The Orphan Master's Son (Signed First Edition)

Adam Johnson

Published by Random House, New York, 2012

About this Item

First Edition, First Printing (Stated First edition with complete number line to 1). Both the book and dust jacket are in FINE, UNREAD condition. Signed by the author directly on the title page. No inscription. A crisp, tight example. Dust jacket protected in mylar cover. Additional photos available on request. Winner of the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. All orders ship in a sturdy box. Adam Johnson s The Orphan Master s Son (2012) is a harrowing and immersive novel that explores life under North Korea s totalitarian regime. Blending elements of political thriller, literary fiction, and dark satire, the book follows the journey of Pak Jun Do, a boy raised in an orphanage who becomes a soldier, spy, kidnapper, and ultimately a high-ranking figure in Kim Jong Il s government. Jun Do s journey begins in a grim orphanage run by his brutal father, the "orphan master." He is later conscripted into a secretive government program that trains operatives to kidnap foreign citizens. His assignments take him from tunnels beneath the DMZ to diplomatic missions in Texas, each step reinforcing his struggle for identity and survival in a world defined by state propaganda and ruthless control. Eventually, Jun Do assumes the identity of a powerful military commander, allowing him to infiltrate the highest levels of North Korean society while secretly pursuing personal redemption and love. Johnson employs a daring narrative structure, alternating between Jun Do s perspective and propaganda-infused state broadcasts that glorify the regime s actions. This dual storytelling style underscores the novel s themes of identity, truth, and the malleability of personal history under oppressive rule. The Orphan Master s Son won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, earning praise for its vivid depiction of life in North Korea and its gripping, unpredictable storytelling. The novel was widely acclaimed for its deep research, emotional intensity, and ability to humanize individuals within one of the world s most secretive societies. Combining espionage, romance, and psychological depth, Johnson s novel stands as a powerful exploration of power, survival, and the resilience of the human spirit.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Orphan Master's Son (Signed First Edition)
• Publisher: Random House, New York
• Publication Date: 2012
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Literature
  • Pulitzer Prize Winner