Description
For sale: a rare and exceptional First Edition, first printing hardcover copy of We Love You, Charlie Freeman by Kaitlyn Greenidge. First Edition stated, 2016 Algonnquin. First Printing with complete number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards with a publisher’s blister on the front. Also with, strong title gilt on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the first free end paper and no other marks, inscriptions, or signs of ownership. 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 mild surface wear, heavy edge wear, and the price on the front flap. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
The power of this shattering novel resides in Greenidge’s undeniable storytelling talents. What appears to be a story of mothers and daughters, of sisterhood put to the test, of adolescent love and grown-up misconduct, and of history’s long reach, becomes a provocative and compelling exploration of America’s failure to find a language to talk about race.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
