Storied Life of A. J. Fikry, The – Gabrielle Zevin
NF Paperback

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, early printing paperback copy of The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. First Paperback Edition stated, December 2014 Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill. Fourth Printing with partial number line, 10 9 8 7 6 5 4.

The exterior of this paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean, illustrated covers with no creases, a few spots on the page blocks, mild surface wear, strong title on a concave spine, a tight binding with two spine cracks, lightly rubbed spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rounded corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the half title page. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

A. J. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected it to be. He lives alone, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, its unexpected arrival gives Fikry the chance to make his life over—and see everything anew.