Description
First edition, first printing of The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion.
Octavo, [8], 227pp, [5]. Cream hardcover, gilt title on green spine. Stated “First Edition” on copyright page. Solid text block, a fine example. In the publisher’s dust jacket, $23.95 on the front flap, a fine example.
Joan Didion (1934-2021) was an acclaimed American writer and journalist known for political writings, notably her coverage of the Central Park Five case. She authored influential works such as “Slouching Towards Bethlehem,” “The White Album,” and “The Year of Magical Thinking,” which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction. The Year of Magical Thinking details a tumultuous year of Didion’s life dealing with her daughter’s severe illness and the sudden passing of her husband.
