The Painted Word by Tom Wolfe 1975 First Printing HC DJ

Item Details: Title - The Painted Word, Author - Tom Wolfe, Publisher - Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Copyright - 1975, Edition - Stated First Printing. Condition: The book is in acceptable shape. It was a former library copy with the usual stamps and markings. There's some minor soiling on the cover. The dust jacket is in good condition, protected by a plastic sleeve and attached to the cover. The covers have been bumped along the top edge, but the binding is tight. The text block has darkened a bit with time, yet the pages are clean. However, the back endpaper has been torn from the binding.

This book is a great addition to your collection. You can simply sit back, relax and enjoy reading it. When handling, make sure your hands are clean to avoid further soiling the cover. Since it's an old book, be gentle when opening and closing to keep the binding tight. Store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the text block from darkening further. As the back endpaper is torn, try not to pull on it to avoid more damage. And keep the dust - jacket's plastic sleeve on to protect it.