Paradise

Owings Mills, MD: Stemmer House Publishers, Inc., 1983. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Author inscribed on the title page - AND - a book-related Dikon Eberhart signed letter, on Hartford Seminary stationary, is enclosed with this book, which is inscribed to the letter recipient, Bob Janvic: "Dear Bob: Grateful for your kindnesses in the past, I enclose a copy of my new novel for your interest. I am pleased with the way it looks, and I hope that you enjoy reading it. I am sorry that Harper did not go for the Jesus in Fiction idea, bu I have to thank you again for encouraging me to put the idea on paper. I have been in vigorous correspondence with Keith Crim at Westminster about the book, and I am pretty certain that a Contract will be forthcoming. I have agreed to trim the literary criticism side a bit, and the focus of the book has been sharpened. But it is recognizable nevertheless, and I am eager to try this new side - non-fiction - of writing. With best wishes for a pleasant summer, I am Sincerely yours, Dikkon Eberhart". "P.S. Check NY Times Sunday Book Review August 14th for a review of Paradise!". The dust jacket has a 1/2" long tear at the top edge and a few small edge chips.