The first edition of this great book was published by Little, Brown and Company in 1999. It was 273 pages long, and the original retail price was $24. First edition criteria are: FIRST EDITION is stated on the copyright page with full number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Boards are black paper with white lettering on the spine. Back of dust jacket has four reviews - by New York Times Book Review, Voice Literary Supplement, San Francisco Chronicle, and New York Times.
Picture of the 1999 first edition dust jacket for Brief Interviews With Hideous Men. Photo courtesy of Bryan France.
Picture of the first edition copyright page for Brief Interviews With Hideous Men. Photo courtesy of Bryan France.
Picture of dust jacket where original $24 price is found for Brief Interviews With Hideous Men. Photo courtesy of Bryan France.
Picture of the back dust jacket for the first edition of Brief Interviews With Hideous Men. Photo courtesy of Bryan France.
Picture of the first edition Little, Brown and Company boards for Brief Interviews With Hideous Men. Photo courtesy of Bryan France.
Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of Brief Interviews With Hideous Men. Photo courtesy of Bryan France.
Picture of the first edition title page for Brief Interviews With Hideous Men. Photo courtesy of Bryan France. |
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