Portrait of a Mirror, The – A. Natasha Joukovsky
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For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Portrait of a Mirror by A. Natasha Joukovsky in a new archival wrap. First Edition unstated, 2021 Overlook Press. First Printing with full number line reversed, 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.

The book is in Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild 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, inscriptions or other signs of ownership inside. The rear end paper and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with the price on the front flap and mild surface and edge wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

In this wickedly fun debut, A. Natasha Joukovsky crafts an absorbing portrait of modern romance, rousing real sympathy for these flawed characters even as she skewers them. Shrewdly observed, whip-smart, and shot through with wit and good humor, The Portrait of a Mirror is a piercing exploration of narcissism, desire, self-delusion, and the great mythology of love.

Ships promptly in a manila envelope with the book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.