Man Who Lived Underground, The – Richard Wright
NF/NF Early Print

Description

For Sale is a first edition, early printing hardcover copy of The Man Who Lived Underground by Richard Wright with a remainder mark. First Edition unstated, 2021 Library of America. Fourth printing with a partial number line 5 7 9 10 8 6 4.

The hardcover book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, a remainder mark on the bottom page block, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, no edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with no marks or inscriptions and clean and bright pages.

The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild edge wear and the price on the front flap.

Critics are already complimenting the book for its masterful storytelling and vivid characters. The story follows a man wrongly accused of murder who escapes into the city’s sewer system to evade the law. With a keen eye towards social justice, Richard Wright uses his work to explore the complexities of race and class in America.

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