First Edition Library Facsimile Edition: The Naked and the Dead by Norman Mailer
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of 20th-century American literary history, World War II fiction lore, and fine press facsimile publishing ephemera: an official First Edition Library (FEL) replica volume of The Naked and the Dead by iconic author Norman Mailer.
A towering masterpiece of American war literature, Norman Mailer (1923–2007) published his monumental debut novel in May 1948 through Rinehart & Company at just twenty-five years old. Drawing directly from Mailer's military service as a rifleman in the Pacific theater, the harrowing narrative follows a reconnaissance platoon invading the fictional, Japanese-held island of Anopopei. Spent sixty-two consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, the acclaimed work catapulted Mailer to international fame and remains widely regarded as one of the finest novels written about World War II.
Published by The First Edition Library (Shelton, Connecticut), this precise facsimile edition faithfully recreates the original 1948 first printing in exact detail. The volume features the famous original dust jacket design by Karov featuring abstract red and black line art, along with the rear jacket author portrait taken by G. Maillard Kesslere. Housed in FEL's signature custom gray cloth slipcase with an inlaid jacket panel, the volume includes the original publisher's informative collector's insert card detailing publication history and issue points.
Preserved in fine condition with sharp black cloth boards, a crisp uncreased jacket, clean text block, and a sturdy gray cloth slipcase, this exact facsimile serves as an essential centerpiece for Norman Mailer completists, World War II literary archivists, and fine press book displays.
Document/Record Specifications
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OFFICIAL FIRST EDITION LIBRARY FACSIMILE: Precise collectible replica of Norman Mailer's landmark 1948 debut novel The Naked and the Dead.
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EXACT 1948 DUST JACKET & BINDING REPRODUCTION: Recreates original Karov jacket design, Rinehart cloth binding, and Kesslere author photo.
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INCLUDES PUBLISHER INSERT CARD: Complete with original FEL information card outlining the May 1948 publication history and first edition issue points.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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UNSIGNED FACSIMILE ISSUE: Unsigned, as published for First Edition Library subscribers.
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FIRST EDITION LIBRARY GUARANTEE: Official FEL publication replicating every typographical and stylistic detail of the 1948 Rinehart first printing.
First Edition Library Facsimile Edition: The Naked and the Dead by Norman Mailer
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of 20th-century American literary history, World War II fiction lore, and fine press facsimile publishing ephemera: an official First Edition Library (FEL) replica volume of The Naked and the Dead by iconic author Norman Mailer.
A towering masterpiece of American war literature, Norman Mailer (1923–2007) published his monumental debut novel in May 1948 through Rinehart & Company at just twenty-five years old. Drawing directly from Mailer's military service as a rifleman in the Pacific theater, the harrowing narrative follows a reconnaissance platoon invading the fictional, Japanese-held island of Anopopei. Spent sixty-two consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, the acclaimed work catapulted Mailer to international fame and remains widely regarded as one of the finest novels written about World War II.
Published by The First Edition Library (Shelton, Connecticut), this precise facsimile edition faithfully recreates the original 1948 first printing in exact detail. The volume features the famous original dust jacket design by Karov featuring abstract red and black line art, along with the rear jacket author portrait taken by G. Maillard Kesslere. Housed in FEL's signature custom gray cloth slipcase with an inlaid jacket panel, the volume includes the original publisher's informative collector's insert card detailing publication history and issue points.
Preserved in fine condition with sharp black cloth boards, a crisp uncreased jacket, clean text block, and a sturdy gray cloth slipcase, this exact facsimile serves as an essential centerpiece for Norman Mailer completists, World War II literary archivists, and fine press book displays.
Document/Record Specifications
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OFFICIAL FIRST EDITION LIBRARY FACSIMILE: Precise collectible replica of Norman Mailer's landmark 1948 debut novel The Naked and the Dead.
-
EXACT 1948 DUST JACKET & BINDING REPRODUCTION: Recreates original Karov jacket design, Rinehart cloth binding, and Kesslere author photo.
-
INCLUDES PUBLISHER INSERT CARD: Complete with original FEL information card outlining the May 1948 publication history and first edition issue points.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
-
UNSIGNED FACSIMILE ISSUE: Unsigned, as published for First Edition Library subscribers.
-
FIRST EDITION LIBRARY GUARANTEE: Official FEL publication replicating every typographical and stylistic detail of the 1948 Rinehart first printing.
