[Rarebooks] FS: INSCRIBED First Edition of John Fante's ASK THE DUST

[Charles Agvent]

FANTE, John. ASK THE DUST. New York: Stackpole Sons, (1939). First 
Edition. Fante's much acclaimed first book, made into a movie starring 
Colin Farrell and Salma Hayek. INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the author on the 
front free endpaper: "Inscribed to -------/with the hope that he/enjoys 
this book/J. Fante/Los Angeles/Nov. 14, 1939." Charles Bukowski, among 
others, called this the greatest novel about Los Angeles. A scarce book, 
especially when signed. Fewer than 3000 copies were sold, and there were 
few promotional events held for it as the publisher at the time was 
funnelling most of its funds towards fighting a lawsuit over its 
unauthorized publication of Hitler's MEIN KAMPF. Spine a bit sunned with 
three small nicks. Near Fine, lacking the dustwrapper. (#014341)        
$6,000

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