Angels – Denis Johnson
VG Paperback

Description

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first  paperback edition, early printing of Angels by Denis Johnson.  First Harper Perennial Edition stated, 2002 Harper Perennial. Thirteenth Printing with partial number line, 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13.

The exterior of this paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean covers, no creases, clean page blocks, mild surface wear, strong title on a straight spine, a tight binding with no spine cracks, rubbed spine ends, mild edge wear and lightly rounded corners. The interior of the book is in Very Good condition with some creases on the first free end paper and no other marks, inscriptions, or signs of ownership. The inside covers and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

The most critically acclaimed, and first, of Denis Johnson’s novels, Angels puts Jamie Mays—a runaway wife toting along two kids—and Bill Houston—ex-Navy man, ex-husband, ex-con—on a Greyhound Bus for a dark, wild ride cross country. Driven by restless souls, bad booze, and desperate needs, Jamie and Bill bounce from bus stations to cheap hotels as they ply the strange, fascinating, and dangerous fringe of American life.

Ships promptly in a secure mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.