The Naked and the Dead (ARC)

New York: Rinehart & Company, 1948.

(Item #179) The Naked and the Dead (ARC). Norman Mailer.

The Naked and the Dead (ARC)

New York: Rinehart & Company, 1948. First Edition. Original Wraps. Advanced Review Copy in self wrappers. A Very Good copy of this scarce edition of Mailer's first novel. Book appears gently read, with concave spine and gentle rubbing to edges of the wraps. Faint odor and mild soiling to book, but no internal markings or major blemishes. A high spot of military literature, the gritty account of a recon platoon scouting an enemy position during WWII. Raoul Walsh directed the 1958 film of the same name starring Aldo Ray, Cliff Robertson and Raymond Massey. Additional photos available upon request. Very Good (Item #179)

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