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March, Joseph Moncure
The Set-up
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New York: Covici Friede, 1928. First Edition. REVIEW COPY, with a letter from the American Anthropological Society laid in, announcing the book's release, with comparisons to the author's previous book, "The Wild Party," and a mention that the Society has obtained 50 of the 275 copies of the Deluxe Edition, available for order. Near Fine in a Near Fine example of the scarce dust jacket. Jacket is exceptional, with only a bit of silverfish damage along the spine panel to note, and very slight, even fading to same. An epic poem about an aging African-American boxer, extremely popular on its release, resulting in a number of later printings. The trade first edition was issued simultaneously with a signed limited edition, both of which have become extremely scarce over time. Basis for the seminal 1949 film noir directed by Robert Wise and starring Robert Wise and Audrey Totter. While the poem's ominous mood was maintained in the film, its racial issues were replaced with a complex psychological study more consistent with the noir style. [Book #112389]
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