THE MOVIEGOER, by Walker Percy - 1980 [Signed, Ltd Ed]
The Moviegoer
by Walker Percy
illustrated by Walter Rane
A handsome edition of the award-winning debut novel by American writer Walker Percy (1916-1990). Featuring illustrations, an edition-specific foreword by the author, and a list of the titles by the author. Evocative and detailed grayscale illustrations by American artist Walter Rane (b. 1949) aid in illuminating this light poetic existential novel. This is a beautiful volume which will fit into any fan or collector's library. 224 pages. 6 x 9 inches.
Signed by the author. Illustrated. Fore notes by the author and quote by Soren Kierkegaard included.
Published by: The Franklin Library, Pennsylvania, 1980.
Hardback is overall in NEAR FINE condition.
- Volume is in overall in excellent condition with minimal wear.
- Green covers are clean and decorated with bright gilt filigree.
- Boards are in great condition and show little to no signs of aging.
- Spine has bright gilt text and filigree with 3 raised bands.
- Publisher's ribbon bookmark inside. (See photos)
- Silk voile endpapers are clean with fading to perimeters.
- Interior is in fine condition with little to no toning.
- Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
- All gilt edges.
- Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.
- SC20170920
AS IS! Please see photos. More photos available upon request.
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