THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING by DIDION, Joan:

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. 2005. First edition, second printing before publication. First edition, second printing before publication. Signed by the author. Original quarter black and cream boards with silver titles to the spine, in dustwrapper. A very near fine copy, the binding square and tight with just a little bumping at the spine tips, the boards bright and fresh. The contents are clean throughout and without inscriptions or stamps. Complete with the lightly creased dustwrapper that is a little dusty to the upper panel. Not price-clipped ($23.95 to the upper front flap). Signed by Joan Didion in black ink to the title page. An exploration of Didion's experiences of the sudden death of her husband and the near-fatal illness of her daughter, which occurred within days of each other. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.