Love in the Ruins [Signed First Edition] [Dystopian Satire] [Bad Catholic Adventures]

Edité par Farrar, Straus & Giroux, New York, 1971

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A PROPHETIC AND DARKLY COMIC MASTERPIECE OF MODERN SPECULATIVE FICTION. Published in 1971, Walker Percy's third novel follows the misadventures of Dr. Thomas More-a 'Bad Catholic' and psychiatrist-in a near-future Louisiana teetering on the edge of total social and spiritual collapse. This first edition, featuring the quintessential black cloth and gilt design, is hand-signed by the author on an attached bookplate, standing as a 'Total Work of Art' for collectors of Southern literature and dystopian classics. KEY FEATURES +++ Signature: Hand-signed by Walker Percy with a warm inscription and Above his name on the title page. +++ Genre Hybrid: A foundational work that successfully blends Southern Gothic, Dystopian Science Fiction, and Catholic Existentialism. +++ Imprint: New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1971. Book Club Edition/BCE +++ Visuals: Iconic Janet Halverson-designed dust jacket with vibrant typography against a crisp white background. +++ Design: Features the publisher's original black cloth with bright gilt spine lettering and the distinctive burnt-yellow topstain. +++ Specs: 8.5 inches tall / [vi], 403 pages. CONDITION: Near Fine in a Very Good Dust Jacket -- The bindings are tight and square; the black cloth is clean with only minimal evidence of shelf handling. The text is bright and free of markings. The dust jacket is unclipped ($7.95) and presents very well, though it shows mild, even age-toning typical of this edition's paper stock. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE -- Following the National Book Award success of 'The Moviegoer,' Walker Percy pivoted toward a more expansive, satirical vision of America's future. 'Love in the Ruins' is often cited as his most ambitious work, predicting a nation divided by extreme polarization and the alienation of technology. Through the invention of the 'Lapsometer'-a device to measure the soul's sickness-Percy explores the intersection of science and faith with a wit that has only become more relevant with time. As a 'Southern Catholic' writer, Percy occupies a unique space in 20th-century letters, often compared to Flannery O'Connor for his focus on the 'grotesque' and the search for grace in a ruined world. This 1971 first printing is a cornerstone of American letters, marking the moment when Percy moved from a local Southern voice to a major commentator on the American 'End of the World' psyche. SUBJECTS: Dystopian Fiction, Southern Literature, Catholic Existentialism, Satire, Louisiana History, 1970s Literature, Science Fiction.…

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Titre
Love in the Ruins [Signed First Edition] [Dystopian Satire] [Bad Catholic Adventures]
Auteur
Percy, Walker (1916-1990)
Éditeur
Farrar, Straus & Giroux, New York
Année de publication
1971
État de l'article
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Signed
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Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Édition
Book Club Edition.
Poids de l'article
3 livres
Catalogues du vendeur
LITERATURE [Many Sub-Catagories], SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY and HORROR

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