Philip Roth. First edition, stated first printing. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1979. Both unclipped dust jacket and hardcover are in Near Fine condition. Dust jacket design by Sigrid Spaeth. no writing or markings found in this tight, clean edition, 180 pp.
A classic debut of Nathan Zuckerman: Philip Roth’s novel The Ghost Writer (1979), first edition and first printing, in near-fine condition. A pristine example of Roth’s early mastery in fiction, featuring a youthful writer’s quest for mentorship—timely, timeless, and deeply introspective.
Condition Details
Binding: Clean, sharp blue cloth boards; spine and edges show minimal wear.
Dust Jacket: Vibrant colors, intact with only light edge wear; solid, attractive presentation.
Interior: Firmly bound pages, clean and unmarked; negligible age-related toning.
Why It Matters
This is the true first edition—highly collectible for Roth aficionados. As the genesis of Nathan Zuckerman’s saga, it initiated one of the most celebrated trilogies in American literature. Condition and scarcity make it a standout collectible.
