Book #13582

Bech Is Back - 1st Edition/1st Printing

John Updike
Book #13582 Bech Is Back - 1st Edition/1st Printing. John Updike.

Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1982.
ISBN: 0394528069

An attractive first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dustjacket, SIGNED by author John Updike directly on the title page. De Bellis/Broomfield A96a.

Henry Bech, now fifty years old, reflects on his fame, travels the world, marries an Episcopalian divorcée from Westchester, and, as a suprise to all writes a book that becomes a runaway bestseller; 8vo; [x], 195, [3] pages; Signed by Author.

Price: $163.13

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Author Bio

John Updike

John Hoyer Updike (Mar. 18, 1932 - Jan. 27, 2009) was an American novelist, poet, short story writer and literary critic. Updike's most famous work is his Rabbit series with Rabbit is Rich and Rabbit at Rest receiving the Pulitzer Prize. Updike was widely recognized for his careful craftsmanship and prolific output, having published more than 20 novels and more than a dozen short story collections, as well as poetry, literary criticism and children's books.

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