Toni Morrison / JAZZ Signed 1st Edition 1992

Description: "Sth."JAZZBy Toni Morrison1992Inscribed first edition of Morrison's sixth novel, one of her most challenging and reportedly her favorite of all her books.Fine in a fine jacket."Nobody gave you to me. Nobody said that's the one for you. I picked you out. [...] Don't ever think I fell for you, or fell over you. I didn't fall in love, I rose in it. I saw you and made up my mind." JAZZ begins in pure sound ("Sth, I know that woman."), is set in Harlem during the 1920s, and develops themes and structures inspired by the music of the title. As Morrison wrote in the foreword to the 2004 reissue of her novel: "I didn't want simply a musical background, or decorative references to it. I wanted the work to be a manifestation of the music's intellect, sensuality, anarchy; its history, its range, and its modernity." The second book of Morrison's trilogy (the others being 1987's BELOVED and 1997's PARADISE), a beautifully-inscribed copy from this Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winning novelist.Read more: Morgan Parker, "How Toni Morrison Wrote Her Most Challenging Novel," New York Times. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1992. 8'' x 5.5''. Publisher's original full black cloth with gilt titles. In original unclipped ($21.00) color jacket designed by R.D. Scudellari. [10], 230 pages. Inscribed by Morrison on the half title: "For Ken Hubauer [?] / Regards - / Tony Morrison." Trace shelfwear. Else clean, bright, sound, and sharp. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 605 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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