Love in the Ruins [Signed First Edition] [Dystopian Satire] [Bad Catholic Adventures]
Published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux, New York, 1971
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- Hardcover
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Seller: Blind-Horse-Books (ABAA), DeLand, FL, U.S.A.Blind-Horse-Books (ABAA)
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A PROPHETIC AND DARKLY COMIC MASTERPIECE OF MODERN SPECULATIVE FICTION. Published in 1971, Walker Percy's third novel follows the misadventures of Dr. Thomas More-a 'Bad Catholic' and psychiatrist-in a near-future Louisiana teetering on the edge of total social and spiritual collapse. This first edition, featuring the quintessential black cloth and gilt design, is hand-signed by the author on an attached bookplate, standing as a 'Total Work of Art' for collectors of Southern literature and dystopian classics. KEY FEATURES +++ Signature: Hand-signed by Walker Percy with a warm inscription and Above his name on the title page. +++ Genre Hybrid: A foundational work that successfully blends Southern Gothic, Dystopian Science Fiction, and Catholic Existentialism. +++ Imprint: New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1971. Book Club Edition/BCE +++ Visuals: Iconic Janet Halverson-designed dust jacket with vibrant typography against a crisp white background. +++ Design: Features the publisher's original black cloth with bright gilt spine lettering and the distinctive burnt-yellow topstain. +++ Specs: 8.5 inches tall / [vi], 403 pages. CONDITION: Near Fine in a Very Good Dust Jacket -- The bindings are tight and square; the black cloth is clean with only minimal evidence of shelf handling. The text is bright and free of markings. The dust jacket is unclipped ($7.95) and presents very well, though it shows mild, even age-toning typical of this edition's paper stock. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE -- Following the National Book Award success of 'The Moviegoer,' Walker Percy pivoted toward a more expansive, satirical vision of America's future. 'Love in the Ruins' is often cited as his most ambitious work, predicting a nation divided by extreme polarization and the alienation of technology. Through the invention of the 'Lapsometer'-a device to measure the soul's sickness-Percy explores the intersection of science and faith with a wit that has only become more relevant with time. As a 'Southern Catholic' writer, Percy occupies a unique space in 20th-century letters, often compared to Flannery O'Connor for his focus on the 'grotesque' and the search for grace in a ruined world. This 1971 first printing is a cornerstone of American letters, marking the moment when Percy moved from a local Southern voice to a major commentator on the American 'End of the World' psyche. SUBJECTS: Dystopian Fiction, Southern Literature, Catholic Existentialism, Satire, Louisiana History, 1970s Literature, Science Fiction.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Love in the Ruins [Signed First Edition] [Dystopian Satire] [Bad Catholic Adventures]
- Author
- Percy, Walker (1916-1990)
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus & Giroux, New York
- Publication year
- 1971
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Near Fine
- Signed
- Signed
- Binding
- Hardcover with Dust Jacket
- Edition
- Book Club Edition.
- Item weight
- 3 pounds
- Seller catalogs
- LITERATURE [Many Sub-Catagories], SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY and HORROR
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Blind Horse Books is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) and adheres to its Code of Ethics. We specialize in travel, exploration, fine press, and documentary material, with particular emphasis on printed ephemera, maps, photographic archives, and institutional publications from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Our inventory regularly includes material appropriate for academic, library, and museum collections. We work carefully with provenance, condition, and bibliographic accuracy, and stand fully behind all descriptions and attributions. Items are selected with long-term research and collecting value in mind. Blind Horse Books is operated by Richard and Dottie Oates and based in DeLand, Florida. We have been active in the antiquarian book trade since 1999 and are members of the ABAA, FABA, IOBA, and the Ephemera Society of America. Building Your Great Collection, One Fine Book at a Time. …
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