John Updike. First edition, book club edition. Dust Jacket: Very Good+ An unclipped jacket designed by the great S. Neil Fujita. Has some chipping and small tear on spine. Hardcover: Very Good+ New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1978. Green cloth with silver lettering on cover and spine. No markings or writing in the book, 299 pp. Has some minor foxing in inside cover.
John Updike's (1932-2009) violently realistic tale of the imaginary African country of Kush. The novel, about an African dictatorship, was inspired by a visit the author made to Africa. His 22nd book and 11th novel.
