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Edna Ferber / GIANT Signed 1st Edition 1952

Description: "The entire state of Texas felt impugned by it" (Gilbert)GIANTBy Edna Ferber1952Inscribed first printing, the basis for the film starring Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean - with Nick Adams providing voiceover work after Dean tragically died late in production.About fine in very good plus jacket."To say that in 1952 the impact of GIANT created a tumult not only in the book world but in the real world of the United States would not be an exaggeration. It was a much-talked-about book not only from the standpoint of readability but of libel-ity." - Julie Goldsmith Gilbert Now enshrined as legend because it is James Dean's third and final film as leading actor, beforehand the novel that was the film's inspiration was an enormous cultural event, read by seemingly everyone, and drawing high praise from critics while infuriating Texans. Ferber didn't initially plan to write an epic about Texas: "let Michener write it," she said. But the idea "haunted" her and she finally wrote it as a kind of exorcism. Despite her resistance, Ferber was the right person to write such a work: "American saga" a la Michener doesn't do justice to this novel's characteristic satire and sarcasm. This copy, inscribed playfully to "Hoib," likely inscribed to Herbert Mayes, editor of COSMOPOLITAN who published her work there and was a close friend. A terrific copy.Read more: Gilbert, Edna Ferber and Her Circle, a Biography, 173, 177-8. New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1952. 8.25'' x 5.75''. Original black cloth, white-lettered spine. In original unclipped ($3.95) color pictorial dust jacket designed by Fred McCarroll with photographic portrait of Ferber by Philippe Halsman on rear panel. Orange endpapers, orange topstain, fore-edge machine deckle. 447, [1] pages. Inscribed by Ferber on the half-title page: "You're quite a / giant yourself, / Hoib dear. But / a really dimensional / giant, I mean. / Edna. / Sands Point / 1953." Jacket with light edgewear, faint soiling, and a couple closed tears. 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.

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Author: Ferber, Edna

Publisher: Doubleday & Company, Inc

Year Printed: 1952

Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed

Language: English

Original/Facsimile: Original

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