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New York: E.P. Dutton, 1978. The World According To Garp is a comic and compassionate coming-of-age novel that established John Irving as one of the most imaginative writers of his generation. A worldwide bestseller since its publication in 1978, Irving's classic is filled with stories inside stories about the life of T.S. Garp, novelist and son of Jenny Fields. "There is something of Byron about John Irving. Not only is it that he woke after the publication of The World According To Garp to find himself famous, but the extremity of his opinions and the nervous violence of his language recall that intemperate noleman, and like Byron, he would certainly say that love is no sinecure" (Robertson Davies).

New York: E. P. Dutton, 1978. First printing. Fine in about-fine jacket.. Inscribed first edition of this epic and intimate, humorous and tragic story of writer T. S. Garp's life - adapted into a 1984 Oscar-nominated film starring Robin Williams and Glenn Close. The National Book Award-winning THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP established John Irving's writing career. Though the concept of the story sounds relatively straightforward - the life of a writer - THE LOS ANGELES TIMES notes the book "should not, indeed cannot, be summarized... it is a book of incredible energy, a rollercoaster ride that leaves one breathless, exhausted, elated and tearful" (16). A wonderful copy with warm inscription. 9.5'' x 6.25''. Original blue cloth-backed yellow boards with gilt spine lettering. Original unclipped ($10.95) color and gilt dust jacket designed by Leo Manso. Fore-edge machine deckle, red endpapers. 438 pages. Inscribed by Irving to half-title page "For___ / ___, whose / kind appreciation / of [THE WORLD… Read More

New York: Dutton, 1978. First. hardcover. near fine/fine. 8vo, cloth backed boards, d.w. New York: Dutton, (1978). First Edition<br/><br/> Presentation copy to theater critic Howard Kissel. "For Howard whose fondness for this book- and understanding thereof - naturally warms my heart". His breakthrough book, with a lovely inscription. Near fine, with some light spotting on top edge.<br/><br/>

New York: A Henry Robbins Book. E.P. Dutton, 1978. First edition. 437, [1] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Yellow boards, black cloth spine. In almost fine unclipped dust -jacket. Beautiful copy of the author's most famous book. First edition. 437, [1] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Inscribed on the half-title "For Jerry John Irving." With recipient's name on the front free endpaper.

First Edition, First Printing of Irving's fourth novel. Fine in a fine pictorial dust jacket with only the slightest wear on top and tail of spine - essentially as new. Rich blue and mustard cloth and maroon boards. Author's signature on a laid in card. Jacket design by Leo Manso. The World According To Garp is a comic and compassionate coming-of-age novel that established John Irving as one of the most imaginative writers of his generation. A worldwide bestseller since its publication in 1978, Irving's classic is filled with stories inside stories about the life of T.S. Garp, novelist and son of Jenny Fields. "There is something of Byron about John Irving. Not only is it that he woke after the publication of The World According To Garp to find himself famous, but the extremity of his opinions and the nervous violence of his language recall that intemperate noleman, and like Byron, he would certainly say that love is no sinecure." (Robertson Davies). A lovely copy of this Irving classic!

New York: E.P. Dutton, 1978. First edition of Irving's fourth and breakthrough novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by John Irving in a contemporary hand on the half-title page, Near fine in a near fine dust jacket, small name to the front free endpaper. Jacket design by Leo Manso. An exceptional example. The World According To Garp is a comic and compassionate coming-of-age novel that established John Irving as one of the most imaginative writers of his generation. A worldwide bestseller since its publication in 1978, Irving's classic is filled with stories inside stories about the life of T.S. Garp, novelist and son of Jenny Fields. "There is something of Byron about John Irving. Not only is it that he woke after the publication of The World According To Garp to find himself famous, but the extremity of his opinions and the nervous violence of his language recall that intemperate noleman, and like Byron, he would certainly say that love is no sinecure" (Robertson… Read More

NY: Dutton. (1978). The second issue of the uncorrected proof copy, in tall green wrappers. Erasures and label removal shadow on the front cover; small label affixed to spine; near fine. Not as scarce as the mustard-colored proof, but many times scarcer than the white advance reading copy. Unless otherwise noted, our first editions are first printings. First Edition. Softcover. Near Fine.

New York: E. P Dutton, 1978. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo. Gilt lettered quarter blue cloth over mustard paper boards. wrapped in decorative dust jacket. This copy signed by irving on the title page. Irving's breakthrough book was made into a successful Movie starring Robin Williams. Very sharp copy.

NY: Dutton. (1978). The advance reading copy of his fourth novel and breakthrough book, which went into numerous printings, became a multi-million copy bestseller and a National Book Award winner in its paperback release. The first printing of Garp was reported at 35,000 copies; none of Irving's previous books had sold even 5,000 copies, with one of them having had sales under 2000. Irving switched publishers for this book, and his new publisher decided to promote the novel heavily. After issuing two sets of proofs in small numbers for early readers and reviewers, Dutton printed this advance reading copy for wide distribution to the book trade. It worked in bringing attention to Irving's novel, which became a bestseller; since then, Irving's books have had six-figure first printings and his reputation as a major American novelist is secure. The publisher's risk, in producing such a large first printing, and their marketing efforts -- including creating this advance copy -- played no small part in this… Read More

New York: E.P. Dutton & Company, 1978. Advance Reading Copy. Advance Reading Copy. Signed by John Irving on title page. x, 437 pp. with erratum slip laid in at p. 392. Very Good, sunned and slightly creased spine, light toning, back wrap a little stained. An uncommon review copy, preceding the first edition, of one Irving's earlier works and the one that catapulted him into prominence. The novel was well-received by critics and a finalist for the National Book Award.

E. P. Dutton, 1978. first. hardcover. near fine/very good. SIGNED first edition, as stated on copyright page and with number line from 10-1. Book near fine, small dent at bottom of front cover and bumped lower corner, former owner's name and date on half-title page. Dust jacket very good, very minor wear, a couple of small tears.

(n.p.): Burbank Studios. 1980. Tesich's second draft screenplay (September, 1980) for the film based on Irving's novel. 149 pages, bradbound in studio wrappers; "Garp" written on spine; near fine. Together with a "Confidential" 8-page synopsis of Tesich's January, 1981 final draft by story analyst Thomas Craig, dated 2/27/81: 7-pages of synopsis; 1 page of comment on how the final draft differs from the second draft that is included here. The final draft referred to by the synopsis and commentary was 10 pages shorter than this second draft. Unless otherwise noted, our first editions are first printings. First Edition. Softcover. Near Fine.

New York: A Henry Robbins Book. E.P. Dutton, 1978. First edition. 1 vols. 8vo. Yellow boards, black cloth spine. Very fine copy in fine dust jacket. Beautiful copy of the author's most famous book. First edition. 1 vols. 8vo. Made into a movie in 1982.

New York: E. P. Dutton. 1978. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525237704 . Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Light rubbing along panel edges. 1/4 inch open tear at bottom of front gutter. Ill fitting jacket. ; 8.4 X 5.7 X 1.6 inches; 437 pages .

New York: E. P. Dutton. 1978. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525237704 . Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Owner name on FEP. ; 8.4 X 5.7 X 1.6 inches; 437 pages .

Dutton, 1978. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Very Good. The rare uncorrected proof in green wrappers. Very good condition. Much less common than the advance review copy in white wrappers. Contains the original 1997 invoice from Between the Covers, which listed the proof for $650 in 1997, when it was published. The book was an immediate success and the breakthrough bestseller for Irving.

New York: E. P. Dutton. 1978. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525237704 . Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. 1 inch open tear at bottom of front panel. Rubbing along panel edges and spine crown/heel. ; 8.4 X 5.7 X 1.6 inches; 437 pages .

U.S.A.: Dutton Adult, 1978 First edition, first printing; light edgewear to otherwise bright unclipped dust jacket; NF/NF; bookplate signed by author adhered to front free endpaper. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

New York: E.P. Dutton, 1978. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. BOOK NEAR FINE/JACKET VERY GOOD+. 8vo - over 7¾"" - 9¾"" tall. Signed by Author. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on a special, decorative bookplate. STATED FIRST EDITION - FIRST PRINTING. Contains full number line 10-1. AN EXTREMELY CLEAN, ATTRACTIVE COPY WITH A BRIGHT, BEAUTIFUL DUSTJACKET IN NEW, GLOSSY BRODART. 1ST PRINTING. NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKINGS. BEAUTIFUL, COLLECTIBLE COPY. No previous owner markings to the book.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: E P Dutton, 1978. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth & Boards. Near Fine/Near Fine. A handsome First Edition [so stated], First Printing of John Irving's fourth and most popular book. In gold and navy cloth & boards with natural toning and roughness to the page edges as is typical of this edition. Slight touches of wear to the spine ends, otherwise fine. With number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. 437 pp. The navy blue dustjacket is complete with the original price ($10.95) and "0478" on the back panel. In fine condition but missing a chip on the upper edge with other touches of wear and tears at the edge creases. In protective archival plastic cover. John Irving is one of America's best known authors whose other works include " The 158-pound Marriage," "Setting Free the Bears," "A Prayer for Owen Meany," "The Cider House Rules," and "A Widow for One Year." This book won the 1980 National Book… Read More