BECH IS BACK

  • SIGNED
  • New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1982
By Updike, John
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1982. Fine in fine jacket.. Signed limited first edition of Updike's second compilation of stories about Henry Bech, a middle-aged writer with more than a hint of self-portraiture beneath his Bellovian, Rothlike exterior. 8'' x 5''. Original copper-lettered textured black cloth. Red topstain. Pictorial endpapers. In original pictorial dust jacket and slipcase. Endpapers, jacket, and slipcase illustrations by Arnold Roth. Edition of 500 specially bound and printed copies, this copy no. 81. Signed by Updike on limitation page.

Details

Title

BECH IS BACK

Author

Updike, John

Condition

Fine

Publisher

Alfred A. Knopf: New York

Date

1982


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