Jesus Carrasco; Margaret Jull Costa [translator] — Out in the Open

London, Harvill Secker, 2015. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition, first impression of this novel from Spanish writer Jesus Carrasco, a signed presentation copy also signed by the translator. First edition, first impression. The author's presentation copy, signed and inscribed to the half title to Amanda, dated 13/5/15. Also signed by the translator to the title page. This novel tells the story of a boy from a drought-stricken country rules by violence. In this landscape the boy finds he has the chance to either learn the painful basics of judgement or to leave the violence with which he grew up forever. Written by Jesus Carrasco, a Spanish writer. Translated by Margaret Elisabeth Jull Costa, a British translator of Portuguese- and Spanish-language fiction and poetry. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also excellent with a "Winner English Pen Award" sticker to the front panel. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.