08/03/2015
My First Book
James Dourgarian on the first rare book he ever acquired: a first edition of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath.
James M. Dourgarian
Jim Dourgarian specializes in Modern First Editions, with a special emphasis on John Steinbeck, Steinbeckiana, Ed Ricketts, Wallace Stegner, Tony Hillerman, John D. MacDonald, as well as Western Americana, Photography, and Armed Services Editions.
Articles by James M. Dourgarian
09/23/2014
1939: The Grapes of Wrath
To mark the 75th Anniversary of 1939, we've asked some ABAA members to discuss publications from that momentous year. Jim Dourgarian, a specialist in Steinbeck (among other authors), recounts his experiences reading and selling The Grapes of Wrath.
