Norman Mailer — Normal Mailer an American Dream

London, Andre Deutsch, 1965. First edition. Cloth. The first UK edition of this exciting novel by Norman Mailer. The first UK edition, first impression. The novel first appeared serialised in 'Esquire&apos.In the publisher's original cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper. This novel was written by the American author Normal Mailer. This novel follows thirty-two hours in the life of a decorated war-hero, former congressman, talk-show host, and university professor, who is depicted as the metaphorical embodiment of the American Dream. Joan Didion reviewed the work as "the only serious New York novel since The Great Gatsby" In the publisher's original cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally excellent with only a small bump to the head of the front board. Ink inscription dated 1965 to the front free endpaper. The wrap is smart with edge wear, very small closed tears and the odd minor chip to the extremities, slight marks and laminate detaching to the head of the wrap. Internally firmly bound with clean and bright pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.