STYRON, WILLIAM Lie Down In Darkness Indianapolis Bobbs-Merrill 1951 First Edition of the Author's First Book. Former owner's signature. Near fine in a bright dust jacket with some minor mending by a paper conservationist at head of spine. Price: 500.00 USD
STYRON, WILLIAM Lie Down In Darkness New York Bobbs-Merrill 1951 First Edition of the Author's First Book. Signed by the author, William Styron on the title page. Fine in lightly used dust jacket with a few very tiny nicks with tiny bit of tanning at spine. Price: 850.00 USD
STYRON, WILLIAM Lie Down In Darkness New York Bobbs-Merrill 1951 First Edition of the Author's First Book. Ownership signature. Very good lightly used copy with some fading to the cloth, especially at the spine, without dust jacket. Price: 25.00 USD
STYRON, WILLIAM Sophie's Choice New York Random House 1979 First Edition, ÒThis special edition has been prepared for presentation to the friends of the author and publisher.Ó Inscribed and signed by the author, William Styron, to fellow writer, Wayne Warga. Inscribed: ÒTo Wayne Warga, William Styron.Ó Near fine copy with some slight fading to the blue cloth at the spine and outer edges without dust jacket. The basis of the film directed by Alan Pakula, starring Meryl Streep in an Oscar-winning performance, Kevin Kline, and Peter MacNicol. From the library of journalist and novelist Wayne Warga. The youngest editor at Life Magazine at age 25, Warga reported on John F. Kennedy's race for the Presidency, and went on to cover the Civil Rights movement for the magazine. For many years, Warga was one of the leading writers at the Los Angeles Times where he did in depth articles and features on writers and people in the arts. Later, Warga became a mystery novelist, creating three well-received bibliomysteries: Hardcover, Fatal Impressions, and Singapore Transfer, featuring Los Angeles rare book dealer, Jeffrey Dean. Price: 250.00 USD
