Speaking of Courage
signed first edition
1980 · Santa Barbara
by O’BRIEN, TIM
Santa Barbara: Neville, 1980. First Edition. Of an edition of 300 numbered copies in cloth signed by the author, Tim O’Brien, this is a special copy printed “Presentation Copy” on the colophon and is signed by O’Brien. Additionally inscribed and signed by Tim O’Brien to fellow writer, Wayne Warga. Inscribed: “To Wayne Warga, With warm regards. Hollywood hasn’t gone after Cacciato yet, but perhaps someday. Best, Tim.” O’Brien is referring to his acclaimed Vietnam War novel, Going After Cacciato. Fine without dust jacket as issued. From the library of journalist and novelist Wayne Warga. The youngest editor at Life Magazine at age 25, Warga reported on John F. Kennedy’s race for the Presidency, and went on to cover the Civil Rights movement for the magazine. For many years, Warga was one of the leading writers at the Los Angeles Times where he did in depth articles and features on writers and people in the arts. Later, Warga became a mystery novelist, creating three well-received bibliomysteries: Hardcover, Fatal Impressions, and Singapore Transfer, featuring Los Angeles rare book dealer, Jeffrey Dean. (Inventory #: 13963E)