Books Tell You Why, Inc.

First US edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with small closed tear on back. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number on front paste down.

The Bass Saxophone is a book by Josef Skvorecky. The first novella tells the story of a young man who is trying to find his place in the world and how music helps him to find himself. The second novella is the story of a musician who is struggling to stay afloat in the music industry.; 8vo.