Description: “Edwin Mullhouse: The Life and Death of an American Writer, 1943-1954 by Jeffrey Cartwright” by Steven Millhauser Published in 1972 by Alfred A. Knopf. Black cloth over boards with gilt lettering. First edition, first printing. First edition stated on copyright page. Octavo. 305 pages. Overall Condition: FINE/VG+ ***Copies in lesser condition sell for $150+*** Satire. The Pulitzer Prize winning author’s first novel. A parody of a literary biography starring a 10-year-old novelist who is mysteriously dead at 11. As a memorial, Edwin Mullhouse’s best friend, Jeffrey Cartwright, decides that the life of this great American writer must be told. He follows Edwin’s development from his preverbal first noises through his love for comic books to the fulfillment of his literary genius in the remarkable novel, Cartoons. Steven Millhauser (born August 3, 1943) is an American novelist and short story writer. He won the 1997 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel Martin Dressler. Condition: FINE/VG+ The book is in FINE condition. Square spine with no rubbing to spine tips (rare). Just some light sunning to crown and heel of boards and light rubbing to corners. Interior is clean, bright, crisp and free of writing or wear. The dust jacket is in VERY GOOD+ condition - unclipped and colorful - light rubbing and edge wear with some light edge wear, a few small tears and areas of sun toning and a few areas of light soiling. Please see pictures as they are an important part of the condition description. As a fellow book collector, I know how frustrating it can be when items aren’t accurately described or poorly packaged for shipping. That is why I (1) take a lot of pictures and try to describe condition issues as accurately as possible and (2) pack your book purchases with the utmost care before shipping. I have been selling and buying on eBay for over 10 years and have a 100% satisfaction rating, and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee 30-day return policy. Please follow me as I have thousands of highly collectible books to list in the coming weeks and months!
Price: 74.95 USD
Location: Litchfield Park, Arizona
End Time: 2025-02-03T22:11:50.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Author: Steven Millhauser
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Topic: Literature, Modern
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1972