The Porkchoppers
signed first edition
1971 · New York
by THOMAS, ROSS
New York: Morrow, 1971. First Edition. Uncorrected proof copy paperbound in specially printed wrappers. Inscribed and signed by the author, Ross Thomas, to fellow and author mystery novelist, Wayne Warga. Inscribed: “For Wayne Warga, a book that was written in London. Ross Thomas.” Near fine copy. 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 #: 12737J)