Edwards Rare Books

Infinite Jest, David Foster Wallace - First Edition, 1st Printing - 1996

$450.00

First edition, first printing of Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace in like new condition.

Octavo, original blue boards, spine lettered in silver. Book is near fine in fine original, unclipped dust jacket.

The copyright page bears the complete number line “10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1,” identifying this as a true first printing. Includes first state dust jacket with ‘Vollman’ spelled incorrectly on rear. No remainder mark. Minor rubbing on bottom corner of text block, common with this edition. Minor soiling on fore edge. Interior is clean, with no markings, inscriptions, creasing, or otherwise. Binding is strong and square.

A highly collectible example of one of the most significant and influential novels of its era in beautiful condition. This postmodern magnum opus, a landmark of late 20th-century American literature, is a must have for any collector.