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Synopsis

Second printing before publication.

Item Description

8vo. 8.5 x 6 inches. Bound in original black cloth, gilt, in unclipped dust wrapper, with narrow tear in centre of spine, which is sunned; otherwise a very good copy. Deckled fore edge. Decorated by device on recto of half title. The second novel of Joseph Heller (1923-99), following Catch-22. A stream of consciousness monologue, in which the author reflects on his early life, family. sexual adventures and his corporate executive employment. The second printing of the first edition before publication.