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Ellis, Bret Easton

American Psycho

Vintage (Random House): 1991
  • $600
Vintage (Random House), 1991. First Edition (first printing). The third novel by the author of LESS THAN ZERO, the story of a young man who earns his fortune on Wall Street by day and expresses his true self through torture and murder by night. The book was so controversial that the hardcover edition planned by Simon and Schuster was cancelled -- so this paperbound edition by Vintage is the true first printing. Originally panned by critics, this has come to be considered a modern-day classic. Basis for the Boardway musical and the film. Near Fine in pictorial wraps as issued -- very light foxing to the top edge, else clean. Inscribed by Ellis on the title page, as follows: "For Sam Stevens/best wishes/9/11/95/Bret Easton Ellis.". Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket.
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