VIDAL, GORE — Empire

NY: Random House, 1987. Book Club Edition. 1. Hard Cover. The fourth volume in the author's seven-volume cycle on American history. The novels include, in chronological order: "Burr," "Lincoln," "1876," "Empire," "Washington, DC," "Hollywood," and "The Golden Age." This series is one of the most ambitious projects of contemporary American literature. "Vidal's historical imagination is so powerful as to compel awe" (Harold Bloom). A "must-have" title for Gore Vidal collectors. Recipient of the National Book Award's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009 for "Distinguished Contribution to American Letters". One of the greatest American writers of the 20th century.. Covers very lightly shelf-worn, else as new, unmarked, tight, square and clean. NEAR FINE.. Book Club Edition. Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall. 486, (2) pp. Near Fine with no dust jacket .