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FRANZEN’S THE CORRECTIONS, INSCRIBED FIRST EDITION

FRANZEN, Jonathan. The Corrections. New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, (2001). Octavo, original black and gray paper boards, original dust jacket.

First edition, first issue of Franzen’s third novel, inscribed “Los Angeles. 29 September 01” and signed by the author with his characteristic flourish on the title page.

“Franzen blends personal dramas with expert technical cartwheels and savage commentary on larger social issues? The result is a book made of equal parts fury and humor, one that takes a dry-eyed look at our culture, at our pains and insecurities, while offering hope that, occasionally at least, we can reach some kind of understanding. This is, simply, a masterpiece” (Publishers Weekly). Winner of the 2001 National Book Award. First issue, with pages 430 and 431 reversed, laid-in publisher’s erratum and no Oprah logo on dust jacket.

A fine inscribed copy.