Into Eternity: The Life of James Jones American Writer

Frank MacShane. First edition, first printing. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin Company, 1985. Both inclipoed dust  jacket (in mylar wrapper) and hardcover are in Very Good+ and Near Fine condition, respectively. No writing or markings found in this well-preserved book, 355 pp. 

• This is an exceptionally well‑researched biography tracing Jones’s evolution from Depression-era youth to acclaimed war writer  
• Includes extensive interviews, archival photos, and insights from contemporaries like Mailer, Styron, and Hersey  
• Clean, tight binding with crisp boards; mylar wrapping preserves dust jacket
• A definitive resource on Jones’s legacy — perfect for literary biographers or WWII–era literature collectors

Why You’ll Love It:

Frank MacShane’s authoritative style weaves biography with literary criticism, painting a vivid portrait of James Jones’s turbulent life—his military service, literary circle, Paris years, and enduring works.