The Fat Man in History
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Peter Carey
The Fat Man in History
New York: Random House, 1980.
First printing.
An extremely rare copy of the (hilariously young-looking) Peter Carey's first book, a collection of ten short stories.
Set in an unnerving version of the near future, these surrealistic parables hint at the torrent of novels to come, two of which have since won the Booker Prize.
Book is in perfect condition, without the usual remainder mark.
Jacket is fine to front with one small, closed tear to top edge; back has one tiny chip missing, with minor rubbing and one edge wrinkle.
Overall, a very collectible copy of this extremely unusual book.
Hardcover.