The Bookman's Wake (The Dedication Copy)
New York: Scribner, 1995. First Edition. Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. Octavo. Fine / Fine. Item #6923
THE ONLY DEDICATION COPY. Fine in a Fine dust jacket. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED ON THE DEDICATION PAGE BY JOHN DUNNING: "Jack [Kisling] & Mary - Truly, without youse guys there'd be no book - Cheers & Stuff/John/2-24-95/five weeks before pub date." John Dunning and the late Jack Kisling were life-long friends. John Dunning worked for the Denver Post in the 20/20 program - work 20 hours per week and attend college classes 20 hours per week. Jack Kisling was city editor in those days and he authored the book "The Crow Flies Crooked." The present copy was purchased from Ms. Kisling, who tells us that her husband and Mr. Dunning drank together, worked together and collaborated on many projects.
Price: $425.00