The Finished Man
signed first edition
1960 · New York
by GARRETT, GEORGE
New York: Signet, 1960. First Edition - Paperback. Signed and inscribed by the author George Garrett to his publisher: “For Kurt Enoch, With best wishes & the hope that this book will do well for NAL, George Garrett”. Complete and unabridged. A near fine bright copy with some minor edge wear. This from the front cover: “A strong, beautifully written novel of modern politics - and a man, on the edge of failure, who finds new meaning in courage and action.” From the library of Dr. Kurt Enoch (1895-1982) who was a noted German publisher, forced to flee the Nazis, landing in New York in 1940. In 1948, Dr. Enoch co-founded and became President of New American Library - Signet Books which became one of the successful and acclaimed post-war publishing houses. Enoch went on to become one of the most highly regarded figures in American book publishing. Signet #D1880 (Inventory #: 21788E)