Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing paperback copy of Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart. First Edition unstated, 2020 Grove Press. First Printing with full number line reversed 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
The exterior of this paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean, illustrated covers with no creases, clean page blocks, mild surface wear, strong title on an un-cracked spine, a tight binding with no spine cracks, strong 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 inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
A heartbreaking story of addiction, sexuality, and love, Shuggie Bain is an epic portrayal of a working-class family that is rarely seen in fiction. Recalling the work of Édouard Louis, Alan Hollinghurst, Frank McCourt, and Hanya Yanagihara, it is a blistering debut by a brilliant novelist who has a powerful and important story to tell.
Ships promptly in a manila envelope with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap. Pristine unread condition.
