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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.

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

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.

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.

NY: Dutton. Very Good. 1978. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 0525237704 . A lightly read copy of the advance ready copy. Inscribed on the fep by Irving, plus included is a note showing Irving stated the signature is his. Spots of soil on the upper front cover. Two creases to the spine, and 1/2" worn spot at the bottom of the front hinge. On the edge of very good +. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 437 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: The Modern Library, 1998. 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). It is the basis for the 1982 film produced and directed by George Roy Hill, written by Steve Tesich, and starring Robin Williams in the title role. For their roles, John Lithgow and Glenn Close were respectively nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Best Actress in a Supporting… Read More

The World According To Garp, Modern Library, 1998, fine in like full color pictorial dust-wrapper. This, the first Modern Library Edition offers a new introduction by the author. Our copy is SIGNED by Irving as well.

Dutton Adult, 1978-04-24. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Signed. 1978 Dutton hard cover - 1st edition 5th printing - signed by Irving on front end paper - minor wear to edge of dust jacket (now in mylar cover) some staining to page edge - owner's name inside cover - binding out of square - minor wear to cover - otherwise binding strong contents clean - enjoy

Modern Library, 1998-04-20. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Signed. original 1978 Dutton hard cover - 1st edition 5th printing - signed by Irving on front end paper - minor wear to edge of dust jacket (now in mylar cover) some staining to page edge - owner's name inside cover - binding out of square - minor wear to cover - otherwise binding strong contents clean - enjoy

DUTTON Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. A VERY GOOD first edition first printing in price clipped dj. SIGNED BOOKPLATE.

NY: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1978. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 0525237704 . Signed by Irving on a loosely inserted slip. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 437 pages; Signed by Author .