Description: Rare first edition, first printing of Tom Wolfe's groundbreaking non-fiction novel "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test", published in 1968 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This iconic work of New Journalism chronicles Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters' psychedelic adventures across America. Key details:First edition, first printing (stated "First printing, 1968" on copyright page)Hardcover with original dust jacketPublisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1968Condition: This book is in fair condition, somewhere between acceptable and good. It is a former library book with some of the markings that are expected of such. It is a very clean copy, however. The dust jacket is worn with some tearing, fraying, and staining. The book cover is worn, especially on the corners/edges and the top/bottom of the spine. Some of the pages have staining. There is staining along the outside page edges. There are some dogearred pages. It appears as though the back cover has small hole. ISBN: None (predates ISBN system)This seminal book helped define the 1960s counterculture movement and is considered a classic of New Journalism. Wolfe's vivid prose captures the essence of the psychedelic era, making this first edition a prized collectible for literature enthusiasts and cultural historians alike. Perfect addition to any serious book collection focusing on 20th century American literature, 1960s counterculture, or New Journalism. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of literary history! Tom Wolfe, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, First Edition, First Printing, 1968, Hardcover, Dust Jacket, New Journalism, 1960s Counterculture, Ken Kesey, Merry Pranksters, Literary Collectible, Rare Book, Classic Literature, American Literature, Farrar Straus and Giroux, Psychedelic Era, Signed Copy, Collectible Book
Price: 109 USD
Location: Bellevue, Idaho
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Signed: No
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Modified Item: No
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Year Printed: 1968
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Dust Jacket, Ex-Library, First Edition, First Printing, 1st Printing
Author: Tom Wolfe
Region: North America
Personalized: No
Topic: Literature, Modern
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: Fiction