Description: "a spiritual force that's very rare in contemporary fiction" (James Wood)GILEADBy Marilynne Robinson(2004)Signed first edition of this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, following the different ways three generations of white Christian Iowans oppose slavery.Fine."To me it seems rather Christlike to be as unadorned as this place is, as little reguarded... This whole town does look like whatever hope becomes after it begins to weary a little, then weary a little more." Written in the form of a letter from father to son, GILEAD recounts the struggles of the Ames family to reconcile their Christian faith with their methods of opposition to the institution of slavery. Former US president Barack Obama counts it as one of his favorite novels; he notes that the "gracious and courtly and a little bit confused" narrator Reverend John Ames is "one of [his] favorite characters in fiction" (NEW YORK REVIEW).Read more: "President Obama & Marilynne Robinson: A Conversation in Iowa," The New York Review, November 5 2015; Wood, "Acts of Devotion," New York Times, 28 November 2004. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, (2004). 8.25'' x 5.25''. Original tan cloth-backed boards with silver spine lettering. Original unclipped ($23.00) color pictorial dust jacket. 248 pages. Signed by Robinson to title page. Jacket with slight bumping to spine ends. Binding spine ends a bit bumped. Shows nicely. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 440 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Author: Robinson, Marilynne
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Year Printed: 2004
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
