Description: The Revolt of the Cockroach People San Francisco: Straight Arrow Books (1973). First edition, 1st printing. 8vo. 258 pp. Original khaki paper-covered boards, stamped in white, in original unclipped ($7.95) dust-jacket. Some light edge wear to jacket - particular to spine ends and tips. Book shows light toning to page edges - paper stock change, spine ends lightly curled. Dust Jacket: Near Fine Hardcover: Near Fine “The Revolt of the Cockroach People is a novel by Oscar Zeta Acosta. It tells the story of a Chicano lawyer, "Buffalo Zeta Brown," fictionalizing events from Oscar Acosta's own life, including the East L.A. walkouts at Garfield High School, the founding of the Brown Berets, the Christmas protests at St. Basil's church, the Castro v. Superior Court decision of 1970, Acosta's run for sheriff of Los Angeles County later that year, the Chicano National Moratorium, and the death of Ruben Salazar, who is referred to as "Roland Zanzibar" in the novel. Acosta uses the historical events of the late 1960s and early 1970s "as the context for the construction of a Chicano identity and the realization of a revolutionary class consciousness.” The Revolt of the Cockroach People is a rare find for literature enthusiasts, with its 1st edition printing by Oscar Zeta Acosta, familiar to many as Hunter S. Thompson’s close friend and noted attorney in his Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas book. This hardcover book is a must-have for collectors and readers who appreciate the classic works of fiction. Written in English, this book delves into the topic of literature, exploring the subject of literature and fiction through the eyes of the author. This book is published by Straight Arrow Books and comes with special attributes that make it an even more valuable collectible. Its compelling storyline will keep readers engaged from start to finish. Pick up this amazing piece of literary history today and add it to your collection!
Price: 195 USD
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Oscar Zeta Acosta
Publisher: Straight Arrow Books
Topic: Literature
Subject: Literature & Fiction
