Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - three editions, each signed by Kesey Author: Kesey, Ken Place: Various places Publisher: Date: Various dates Description: Includes: First Paperback Edition, first printing. Signet / New American Library, [1963]. Inscribed and signed by Ken Kesey in green ink on page [5]. Kesey inscribed the book: "It's the truth even if we dig deeper in the odor." The inscription is a play on the last line of the first chapter of the book: "But it’s the truth even if it didn’t happen." Paperback Edition, 62nd printing. Signet / New American Library. Signed on page [7] in blue ink. 30th Anniversary Edition. 20th Printing. Penguin Books, [1976]. Signed in red on the front cover. A classic of late twentieth century literature, this is Kesey's masterpiece and first published book. Inspired by his experiences working the night shift in a mental ward while experimenting with hallucinogens, his novel would later become the basis for the 1975 film starring Jack Nicholson, which earned five Academy Awards, including best picture and best actor. This lot includes 3 paperback editions, including the first paperback edition, first printing. All three are signed by the author. Lot Amendments Condition: A touch of wear from reading of the two earlier editions; 30th anniversary edition is fine. Item number: 241692
Title: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - three editions, each signed by Kesey Author: Kesey, Ken Place: Various places Publisher: Date: Various dates Description: Includes: First Paperback Edition, first printing. Signet / New American Library, [1963]. Inscribed and signed by Ken Kesey in green ink on page [5]. Kesey inscribed the book: "It's the truth even if we dig deeper in the odor." The inscription is a play on the last line of the first chapter of the book: "But it’s the truth even if it didn’t happen." Paperback Edition, 62nd printing. Signet / New American Library. Signed on page [7] in blue ink. 30th Anniversary Edition. 20th Printing. Penguin Books, [1976]. Signed in red on the front cover. A classic of late twentieth century literature, this is Kesey's masterpiece and first published book. Inspired by his experiences working the night shift in a mental ward while experimenting with hallucinogens, his novel would later become the basis for the 1975 film starring Jack Nicholson, which earned five Academy Awards, including best picture and best actor. This lot includes 3 paperback editions, including the first paperback edition, first printing. All three are signed by the author. Lot Amendments Condition: A touch of wear from reading of the two earlier editions; 30th anniversary edition is fine. Item number: 241692
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