Jim Crace — The Devil&Apos;S Larder

London, Viking, 2001. First edition. Hardback. An excellent signed first edition of Jim Crace's cumulative novel. This signed first edition of acclaimed novelist Jim Crace's cumulative novel 'The Devil's Larder' collects sixty-four shorter pieces that cater to appetites of all kinds, from the taste buds to the cultural, sexual and imaginative delights contained within. Crace was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2013, and has won the Whitbread, International Dublin and James Tait Black Memorial awards. First edition, with unclipped dustwrapper. Signed by the author to the title page. Utilising hilarious and subversive ingredients, Crace's 'The Devil's Larder' is a startling patchwork portrait of a community's passion. In the publisher's original binding, with unclipped dustwrapper showing £12.99 price. Externally, in excellent condition. The dustwrapper is similarly very smart. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with only some age-toning. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.