NY, Harcourt Brace, (1984). The first book by the author of Motherless Brooklyn and The Fortress of Solitude, among others. Inscribed by the author to his father: "For Dad -- who managed to raise a bunch of smart-ass babyheads into pretty nice humans -- Good work & much love, Jonathan." (Lethem's parents were divorced; his mother died when he was just 13.) Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. [#033640] SOLD