Sweet Diamond Dust. by Ferre, Rosario - 1989

New York: Ballantine Books, 1989. Softcover. Ferre's first novel is SIGNED by Ms. Ferré on half-title page. First American Edition, translated from the original Spanish Maldito Amor by Ferré. Recipient of the "Liberatur Prix" award for its German translation. Rosario Ferre (1938-2016) was a Puerto Rican writer, poet, and essayist who was one of the most prolific female writers to represent Puerto Rico and one of the strongest feminist voices of the 21st century. 8¼ x 5½". 197. 0345347781. Original pictorial wrappers, with a few indentations to cover. Fore edge papers untrimmed, edges toned, else Very Good.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Available Pr, 1988. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition paperback original. some age soiling and shelf wear..

Ballantine Books, 1988. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. Slight rubbing to jacket; else a near fine copy as issued. [10], 197, [1] pages. 'A novel and three stories of life in Puerto Rico' (upper wrapper); contains the title novel, plus the stories 'The Gift', 'Isolda's Mirror' and 'Captain Candelario's Heroic Last Stand'; in the author's own English translations. Originally published in Mexico in 1986 under title: Maldito Amor. Signed ('Rosario J. Ferre') by Ferre in black ink on half-title page.b/w Decorative Headpieces.