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
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.
