Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of Inherent Vice by Thomas Pynchon. First Edition stated, 2009 Penguin Press. First Printing with full number line, 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2.
The exterior of the book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title ink on a straight spine, some smudges on page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership. The rear end paper and the interior pages are clean and bright, making this an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild mild surface and edge wear, and the retail price on the front flap. L
Part noir, part psychedelic romp, all Thomas Pynchon—private eye Doc Sportello surfaces, occasionally, out of a marijuana haze to watch the end of an era.
It’s been a while since Doc Sportello has seen his ex- girlfriend. Suddenly she shows up with a story about a plot to kidnap a billionaire land developer whom she just happens to be in love with. It’s the tail end of the psychedelic sixties in L.A., and Doc knows that “love” is another of those words going around at the moment, like “trip” or “groovy,” except that this one usually leads to trouble. Undeniably one of the most influential writers at work today, Pynchon has penned another unforgettable book.
Ships promptly in a manila envelope with the book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
