Tapping the Source.

New York, NY Dell: Laurel, 1988. Paperback First Edition Thus [1988]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus [1988]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to extremities, with the mildest nudge at the bottom of the front 'hinge'; a very small scuff at the upper front panel; the end papers and outside edges of the text block show faint but pervasive foxing; the faintest sun-blanching to a small area of red background field at the head of the backstrip; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing several minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.1 x 5.4 x 0.75 inches). 300 pages. Language: English. Weight: 11.5 ounces. Originally published by Doubleday in hardcover in 1984. Trade Paperback. Nominated for The American Book Award-Best First Novel. Classic surfing novel. Nunn has crafted a darkly pensive meditation on solitude and desire. The novel is far more an exploration of character than of suspect and motive--and that exploration is supremely rewarding.