Author: WEST, NATHANAEL
Title: Miss Lonelyhearts -and- the Day of the Locust (Franklin Library 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature Series)
Description: Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1981. Leather. A deluxe Franklin Library leatherbound edition presenting two short novels by Nathanael West (1903-1940). "Miss Lonelyhearts" is the story of a male New York advice columnist who becomes depressed after hearing from multiple desperate letter-writers. "The Day of the Locust" is set in Hollywood and features a character named "Homer Simpson," among others. With illustrations by Alan E. Cober. Issued as an entry in the publisher's 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature series. One of an unspecified number in this limited edition. --- Bound in full burgundy bonded leather covers with three raised bands on spine. Spine titling, elaborate decorations to covers and spine, and textblock edges (AEG) all in bright gilt. Interior leaves printed on high-quality papers, with red silk moire endpapers and matching sewn-in satin ribbon placemarker. Volume lacks a dust jacket (as issued). Publisher's "Notes from the Editors" booklet is included. --- An about-Fine, gift-worthy copy: bright, newish and probably not previously read.; Small Octavo - 7-1/2 to 8 in. tall; [8], 287 pages. Fine .

Keywords: >>Classic Fiction, Literature >>Illustrated Classics