Description: PLAIN SONG - INSCRIBED TO WILLIAM HJORTSBERG Author: Harrison, Jim Title: PLAIN SONG - INSCRIBED TO WILLIAM HJORTSBERG Publication: New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 1965 Edition: First Edition Description: Harrison's first book, published simultaneously in cloth and in wrappers. Hjortsberg (1941-2017) and Harrison enjoyed a close, decades-long friendship, having first met in Northern California, and migrated to Montana in the late 1960's. Drawn by the prospect of adventure, solitude, and good fishing, they, along with Tom McGuane, were central figures in the Montana Gang - a coterie of authors, artists, and musicians whose ranks included Russell Chatham, Richard Brautigan, Don Carpenter, Bob Dattila, Peter Fonda, Jimmy Buffett, Jim Crumley, Erik Weber, and others. They transitioned from being friends to family when Hjortsberg's son, Max, married Harrison's daughter Anna. A superb association copy of this important debut. Orr & Torrey A1.c. First Printing, wrappered issue, one of 1,500 copies. Octavo (21cm); pictorial card wrappers; [6],7-69,[3]pp. Inscribed to fellow Montana author, screenwriter, and outdoorsman William "Gatz" Hjortsberg on the half-title page: "O Gatz / We are still alive." Signed "Yrs. Jim" and dated 7/87, near one of Harrison's one-eyed self-portraits. Light wear to extremities, a few tiny stains to upper half-title page; Very Good+. Seller ID: 5273 Subject: Association Copies, Literature, Website Only Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1375 USD
Location: Stephenson, Virginia
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Author: Harrison, Jim
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company
Year Printed: 1965
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original