Here are the books for 1978. Click on a thumbnail to see first edition criteria (and photos).

Year

Title

Author

Publisher

1978


 

The Stories of John Cheever
"First Edition" is stated on copyright page. (more...)

Last: Cheever
First: John

Pulitzer Prize

National Book Award

Alfred A. Knopf
Original Price: $15.00
Pages: 693

1978


 

The World According to Garp
FIRST EDITION is stated below the number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on the  (more...)

Last: Irving
First: John

National Book Award

Dutton
Original Price: $10.95
Pages: 437

1978


 

The Stand
First Edition is stated on the bottom of the copyright page, with 1978 on  (more...)

Last: King
First: Stephen

Doubleday and Company
Original Price: $12.95
Pages: 823

1978


 

Going after Cacciato
First printing is stated on the copyright page. Boards are blue cloth with  (more...)

Last: O'Brien
First: Tim

National Book Award

Delacorte Press
Original Price: $8.95
Pages: 338