Description: SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTION - TWO-VOLUME UNCORRECTED PROOF COPY Author: Kesey, Ken Title: SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTION - TWO-VOLUME UNCORRECTED PROOF COPY Publication: New York & Barnstable: The Viking Press / Cranes Duplicating Service, Inc., [1964] Edition: First Edition Description: Proof copy of Kesey's second novel, centered around a hard-headed logging family in a lumber town in coastal Oregon. Conflict ensues when they are brought in to cut trees for a local mill in opposition to striking union workers. Basis for Paul Newman's Oscar-nominated 1971 adaptation, starring Newman, Henry Fonda, and Lee Remick. The only pre-publication format of this novel we've seen, with none found in the auction record, no set of the proofs located in the finding aid of Kesey's papers at the University of Oregon. Two octavo volumes (25cm); photomechanically reproduced sheets (recto and verso), comb-bound into beige printed card wrappers, with publisher's typed label mounted to front cover of Vol.1, and and titles printed in black on front cover of Vol.2. First half: [ii],306pp; Second half: 307-487,[1]pp. Light wear and handling; mild dustiness, a few small spots of soil, and several small tears to wrappers; brief editorial notation in pencil to lower front wrapper of Vol.1; contents clean; Very Good+. Accompanied by a long mimeographed synopsis of the novel on a single sheet of white stock (measuring 5.5" x 9.75"), which was once stapled to the preliminary leaf in Vol.1; one old fold smoothed out, some toning, small tears, and attendant creases along right margin, with staple holes to upper margin. All housed side-by-side in a custom clamshell case. Seller ID: 6914 Subject: Literature Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 8250 USD
Location: Stephenson, Virginia
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Author: Kesey, Ken
Publisher: The Viking Press / Cranes Duplicating Service, Inc
Year Printed: 1964
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
