NY, Knopf, 1988. An epistolary novel based on an ashram similar to that operated by the popular guru Rajneesh during the '70s and '80s. Inscribed by Updike to John Barth and his wife: "For John and Shelly/ to complete your set of uniform Updike/ All best, John." Cocked, with foxing to edge of text block; a very good copy in a near fine dust jacket with fading to the red S. and the red borzoi logo of the spine. A good literary association copy between two of the preeminent writers of their generation, and of post-World War II America. [#030144] SOLD