Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first mass market Paperback edition, early printing hardcover copy of Chilly Scenes of Winter by Ann Beattie. First Edition unstated, May 1983 Warner Books. Third Printing, with partial number line on the copyright page 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3.
The exterior of this mass market Paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean, bright covers, no creases, mild surface wear, strong title on a concave spine, clean page blocks, a tight binding with no 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 no marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership. The inside covers and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
Portraying the disenchantment of the American youth after the hippie movement, this novel narrates the story of Charles, a young man hopelessly in love with a married woman, of his unemployed friend Sam, of his Hypochondriac of a mother, Clara, who spends her days depressed and soaking in her bathtub, of his stepfather Tod, and of his sister Susan. Beattie uses pop music, movies, and other cultural elements to discuss universal themes such as unrequited love, disillusionment at work, and family relationships with a good dose of irony.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
