Ali Smith — There But for the
New York, Pantheon Books, 2011. First edition. Cloth. A very smart first US edition of this novel from Scottish author Ali Smith, signed by the author. First US edition, first printing. Signed by the author to the title page. Miles Garth, an 'ethical consultant' attends an "annual alternative dinner party" at an upper-middle class household in Greenwich. After the main course Miles goes upstairs, locks himself in the spare bedroom and refuses to leave indefinitely. Written by Ali Smith, a Scottish author, playwright, academic and journalist. In the original quarter cloth binding with paper covered boards. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is very smart with minor wear and the odd small spot. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.
