BECH IS BACK

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1982. First edition. Near fine in very good plus jacket.. First printing, review copy, 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 full brown cloth. In original unclipped ($13.95) color pictorial jacket. [10], 198 pages. Publisher review slip, original author press photo, and promotional postcard loosely laid in. Some toning to jacket. Touches of shelfwear. Sharp and clean overall.