Thomas Pynchon - A Journey Into the Mind of Watts (Mouldwarp Pirate Edition)
£29 · Offered by eBay
For sale is a rare, unauthorized pirate edition chapbook of Thomas Pynchon’s seminal essay, "A Journey Into the Mind of Watts." This is the Mouldwarp (Mouldwrap) edition published in 1983. It is a highly sought-after "C" section bibliography item for collectors of postmodern literature and underground "piracy" press editions. Condition: Excellent Overall. The signature red cover remains vibrant and unfaded, and the staples are clean with no rust. The book is remarkably fresh for its age. About the Book: Originally published in The New York Times Magazine in 1966, this essay is Pynchon’s powerful observation of the Watts neighborhood in Los Angeles. This 1983 Mouldwarp printing is a classic example of the unauthorized fan-press movement of the early '80s.
- Publisher: Mouldwarp
- Year: 1966
- Condition: Very Good
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