Desert Rose

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good/Very good. A novel about a Las Vegas showgirl. In his memoir Literary Life, McMurtry said he wrote this novel "in twenty-two days" and that the book "seemed to flow out of me as rapidly as I could type. The Desert Rose was supposed to have been a… Read more about this item

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A novel about a Las Vegas showgirl. In his memoir Literary Life, McMurtry said he wrote this novel "in twenty-two days" and that the book "seemed to flow out of me as rapidly as I could type. The Desert Rose was supposed to have been a screenplay, but,… Read more about this item

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine/Near fine. A novel about a Las Vegas showgirl. In his memoir Literary Life, McMurtry said he wrote this novel "in twenty-two days" and that the book "seemed to flow out of me as rapidly as I could type. The Desert Rose was supposed to have been a… Read more about this item

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. One of 250 copies, bound in purple cloth and issued in a matching slipcase. In his memoir Literary Life, McMurtry said he wrote this novel "in twenty-two days" and that the book "seemed to flow out of me as rapidly as I could type. The Desert Rose… Read more about this item

Simon & Schuster. Hardback. Fine/Fine. 1. 1983. Hardback. Fine. First Edition. First Print. Signed and numbered limited first edition. The book is encased in a matching slip case. This is number 86 of 250 Very collectible copy, excellent addition to your collection. Dust jacket is protected with a Mylar cover. Books are packed and shipped in boxes.

SIGNED, FIRST LIMITED EDITION, IN SLIPCASE (stated, complete number line to 1). New York, Simon & Schuster, 1983. Signed by McMurtry on the Limitation Page, no inscription. "This is copy 29 of the special edition of 250 copies signed by the author". No dust jacket, as issued. Plum Cloth Boards with Gilt Lettering. Matching Cloth Slipcase. Clean Text, no marks.… Read more about this item

London: W. H. Allen, 1985. First British edition. Hardcover. Near fine/Near fine. The British edition of this novel about a Las Vegas showgirl. In his memoir Literary Life, McMurtry said he wrote this novel "in twenty-two days" and that the book "seemed to flow out of me as rapidly as I could type. The Desert Rose was supposed… Read more about this item

New York: Simon & Schuster 1983. First edition / First printing. Plum cloth spine, gray paper-covered boards. Fine in fine dust jacket.

Simon and Schuster, NY, 1983, 254 pgs. First/First in Very Good+/Very Good+ condition, with light edge soiling, edge bump, and publishers remainder mark to bottom of book, and a bit of shelf/edgewear, and minimal sunning/toning to inside flaps. Otherwise tight, square, clean, and unclipped (please review photos). McMurtry's tale of the dark side of Vegas as experienced by Harmony. All… Read more about this item

Simon & Schuster, 1983. Limited Numbered First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome Limited Numbered First Edition signed by Larry McMurtry on the limitation page and numbered 148 of 250 Limited Edition copies. Bound in dark pink cloth, the book is in fine unread condition but for the lightest touches of wear. 254 pp. With… Read more about this item

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1983. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Signed/Limited Edition. Number 129 of 250 numbered copies signed by McMurtry in publisher's slipcase as issued. Slipcase has small bump on bottom edge. Book is protected in a custom cut clear mylar cover. All books are carefully wrapped and shipped in a… Read more about this item

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1983. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper.

Simon and Schuster, 1983. US First Edition, First Printing Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Signed on page before the title page SIGNED. Protected in clear Mylar cover. Bubble wrapped and shipped in a box. We do not stock or sell ex-library or Book Club editions.

Simon & Schuster, 2002. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 1983. First Edition/First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Inscribed on the endpaper, 'for -------soon to be a prize winning film starring Ann Margaret Best Larry McMurtry.'

Simon & Schuster, 1983-09. Hardcover. Good.

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1983. Uncorrected Proof. Trade paperback. Very good. A novel about a Las Vegas showgirl. In his memoir Literary Life, McMurtry said he wrote this novel "in twenty-two days" and that the book "seemed to flow out of me as rapidly as I could type. The Desert Rose was supposed to have been a… Read more about this item

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1983. First Edition. Limited Issue, one of 250 numbered copies signed by the author, this being no.58. Octavo; full plum cloth, with titles stamped in gilt on spine; publisher's cloth slipcase; 254pp. TFine in a Fine slipcase, without dustjacket, as issued.

N.Y.: Simon and Schuster, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. FINE/fine. SIGNED on free front blue endpaper, with author's early signature first initial and full last name, price unclipped dj in archival mylar cover. Publisher's mark on bottom edge.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1983. Hardcover. Fine. First edition. Fine in fine slipcase, still in the publisher's shrinkwrap (with one short tear) with original price sticker. One of 250 numbered copies Signed by the author on the limitation page. A notably small limitation for a major novel by an author of McMurtry's popularity and collectibility.