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Song of Solomon (Curley Large Print Books) Unknown - 1994
by Morrison, Toni
About this book
Song of Solomon is Nobel-prize winner Toni Morrison's third novel, published in 1977 by Alfred A. Knopf. It tells the story of Macon "Milkman" Dead III, a young African-American living in an unnamed mid-western city in the mid-nineteenth century as he seeks to discover his own identity and relationship to the world he lives in and uncovers his family's history. Winner of the National Book Critics Award, it has faced numerous school bans and challenges since publication. Former U.S. President Barack Obama reportedly listed it as his favorite book.
First Edition Identification
Originally published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1977, the first edition is black cloth in a pictorial yellow jacket with black and burgundy lettering. It states “First Edition” on the copyright page and has a dust-jacket price of $8.95. The rear jacket flap has a photo of the author. First U.S. editions typically run between $150-250, with signed copies often available for $300-750.
Details
- Title Song of Solomon (Curley Large Print Books)
- Author Morrison, Toni
- Binding unknown
- Edition Lrg
- Publisher Chivers North Amer
- Date 1994-06
- ISBN 9780792719366