Knopf, 1994. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall (small). Slight rubbing to jacket; else a nearly new copy as issued. [8], 183, [1] pages. Author's fifth book; novel concerning two monogamous gay men, one of whom has a debilitating kidney disease. Notable for the jacket front flyleaf blurb by Edmund White ('England's most incisive and intelligent writer'). Probable advance review copy, with publisher's material present (including letter on Knopf letterhead, New York, March 9, 1994, from Pamela Henstell). Signed by Mars-Jones in black ink on title page (above printed name).

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Seller: Arundel Books of Seattle (US)
Seller's Inventory #: L063522
Title: The Waters of Thirst
Author: Mars-Jones, Adam
Format/Binding: Trade Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0679419411
ISBN 13: 9780679419419
Publisher: Knopf
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1994
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