The Emperor of Ocean Park

The first edition of this memorable book was published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2002. It was 657 pages long, and the original retail price was $26.95. The first edition can be identified by the following points: FIRST EDITION is stated on the copyright page. The boards are red with a black spine. Book club edition will also state FIRST EDITION, but the boards are solid black.

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Picture of the 2002 first edition dust jacket for The Emperor of Ocean Park.

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