Rare Hemingway Islands in the Stream 1970 BOMC HCDJ Good [Hardcover] Ernest Hemingway

Description

Hardcover has some wear and fading. No dustjacket. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This 1970 Book-of-the-Month Club edition of Ernest Hemingway’s “Islands in the Stream” offers a remarkable glimpse into the later years of one of America’s most celebrated authors. Published posthumously in 1970, this semi-autobiographical novel was assembled from Hemingway’s unfinished manuscripts and represents his final work of fiction. Set against the backdrop of the turbulent years leading up to World War II, the novel explores themes of masculinity, aging, and the fragility of human existence, all through Hemingway’s trademark lean and understated prose.

While lacking the original dust jacket, this copy’s hardcover displays the characteristic wear and fading that lends vintage books their unique charm. The binding remains secure, and the clean pages invite readers to immerse themselves in Hemingway’s poignant exploration of a man’s struggles with his artistic ambitions, personal relationships, and the weight of his own mortality. For Hemingway enthusiasts and collectors alike, this edition represents an opportunity to own a piece of literary history, a final testament to the enduring legacy of one of America’s most influential writers.