Man Who Lived Underground, The – Richard Wright
Fine/Fine

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For Sale is a first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Man Who Lived Underground by Richard Wright protected in a new archival wrap. First Edition unstated, 2021 Library of America. First printing with a complete number line 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. This newly discovered novel will make an impressive addition to any literary collection.

The hardcover book is in Fine condition with spotless boards, clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, no edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is in pristine,unread condition with no marks or inscriptions and clean and bright pages. The Fine un-clipped dust jacket with no signs of wear looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

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.