Hawk is Dying, The by Crews, Harry - 1974

THE HAWK IS DYING, Knopf, 1973, first edition, small but obvious tape stains to the end-papers, bookplate on the f.e.p., very faint moisture stains to the fore edge of a few leaves never entering anywhere near the text, else a near fine copy in like dust-wrapper.

London: Secker & Warburg, 1973. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 9" by 6". Not Stated. The first UK edition of this inspiring novel by noted American author Harry Crews, enclosed in the original dust wrapper. An inspiring novel about a small-town Florida auto upholsterer, George Gattling, who finds himself feeling out of place in his life, family, and skin. He makes it a goal to capture and tame a hawk, a notoriously difficult task. After his nephew dies in a tragic accident, Gattling's desire to tame a red-tailed hawk ramps up, and both he and the bird would rather die than succumb. Written by noted American author Harry Crews. The first UK edition of this work.Enclosed in the original dust wrapper. This novel was adapted into a film in 2006, starring Paul Giamatti and Michelle Williams. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, lovely. Original unclipped dust wrapper is sound, with light edgewear and a few small tears at the extremities. Some age-toning to the wrap. Internally, firmly bound.… Read More

New York: Knopf, 1973. First. hardcover. fine/fine. 226 pages. 8vo, black cloth with gold spine lettering, d.w. New York: Knopf, 1973. First edition. Fine in a fine dust wrapper.<br/> <br/>

New York: Knopf, 1973. First edition. Hardcover. A near fine copy with light foxing toi edges in a near fine clean dust jacket. At the heart of this novel is George Gattling of Gainseville, Florida, fighting the boredom, the excruciating unimportance of his existence.

Knopf, 1973 Light wear and discoloration to dust jacket with $5.95 price intact; previous owner's bookplate on front pastedown; o/w VG+/VG+; signed bookplate by Harry Crews laid in. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good.

New York: Knopf, 1973. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/near fine. First edition of the author's sixth novel, one of approx 5000 copies. Author photo and publisher's slip tipped in.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1973. Trade Paperback. 159 pages. 5-1/4 by 10-3/4 inches. Advance proofs of the author's sixth novel. Adapted for the 2006 movie starring Paul and Michelle Williams. A near fine copy in blue printed wrappers (paperback). Light fading to spine. Publisher's proof label with publication date and price affixed to the cover with scotch tape. Synopsis with price and page count stapled to front cover verso. Scarce, not listed in Ahearn Author Price Guide.

New York: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 1973. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. BOOK NEAR FINE/JACKET VERY GOOD+. 8vo - over 7¾"" - 9¾"" tall. Signed by Author. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on a special, decorative bookplate. AN EXTREMELY CLEAN COPY WITH A BRIGHT, ATTRACTIVE DUSTJACKET IN NEW, GLOSSY BRODART. FIRST PRINTING. NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKINGS. HANDSOME, COLLECTIBLE COPY.