Author: BENSON, JACKSON J.
Title: The True Adventures of John Steinbeck, Writer
Description: New York: The Viking Press, 1984. Hardcover. ISBN: 0670166855. Stated second printing, March 1984. Jackson Benson's hefty biography of American novelist John Steinbeck (1902-1968). Born in Salinas, California, the author wrote over 30 books, 16 of which were novels such as the highly-regarded "The Grapes of Wrath" and "East of Eden." Per the jacket flap, Jackson Benson ".had full access to Steinbeck's papers and photographs and who has interviewed scores of individuals in his decade of research for this book." Black & white photos are scattered throughout the text, and with extensive end notes and index. --- In full blue paper-covered boards backed in pale orange cloth with spine titling in black. Jacket features Sonia Noskowiak photographic portrait of a younger Steinbeck to front panel. --- A well-preserved, tightly-bound copy lacking significant damages. Price-clipped dust jacket with mild spine sunning, else in good shape and wrapped in removable archival mylar protector. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; xiv, [4], 1116 pages. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket .
Keywords: 0670166855 >>Biography, Autobiography, Memoir >>Writers, Writing & Literary Criticism
Title: The True Adventures of John Steinbeck, Writer
Description: New York: The Viking Press, 1984. Hardcover. ISBN: 0670166855. Stated second printing, March 1984. Jackson Benson's hefty biography of American novelist John Steinbeck (1902-1968). Born in Salinas, California, the author wrote over 30 books, 16 of which were novels such as the highly-regarded "The Grapes of Wrath" and "East of Eden." Per the jacket flap, Jackson Benson ".had full access to Steinbeck's papers and photographs and who has interviewed scores of individuals in his decade of research for this book." Black & white photos are scattered throughout the text, and with extensive end notes and index. --- In full blue paper-covered boards backed in pale orange cloth with spine titling in black. Jacket features Sonia Noskowiak photographic portrait of a younger Steinbeck to front panel. --- A well-preserved, tightly-bound copy lacking significant damages. Price-clipped dust jacket with mild spine sunning, else in good shape and wrapped in removable archival mylar protector. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; xiv, [4], 1116 pages. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket .
Keywords: 0670166855 >>Biography, Autobiography, Memoir >>Writers, Writing & Literary Criticism
Price: US$ 58.00 Seller: Bluebird Books
- Book number: 87956
- Book number: 87956