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Walter Van Tilburg Clark: An All-Too-Brief Blaze of Glory
Had Clark written nothing beyond his signature work, The Ox-Bow Incident, his niche in the pantheon of Twentieth-century authors would be secure. Happily, he did write more, including several truly memorable short stories and the critically acclaimed novel The Track of the Cat.
Collecting Walter Van Tilburg Clark:
A Briefly Annotated Checklist of First Editions
The scarce early books can be pricey, and his masterpiece, The Ox-Bow Incident, even more so—especially if the Random House bookmark remains attached to the dust wrapper’s back flap.
Collecting Vardis Fisher: Challenges and Rewards
Among the great writers of his generation Vardis Fisher is the least known. Those who are familiar with his works count at least a half dozen masterpieces of American literature among his 38 books. He was a fine stylist, a thorough and rigorous researcher, a captivating storyteller—and a difficult, bull-headed curmudgeon who wrestled with his personal demons throughout his lifetime.
Vardis Fisher: An Annotated Checklist of First Editions
Among the great writers of his generation Vardis Fisher is the least known. Those who are familiar with his works count at least a half dozen masterpieces of American literature among his 38 books. He was a fine stylist, a thorough and rigorous researcher, a captivating storyteller—and a difficult, bull-headed curmudgeon who wrestled with his personal demons throughout his lifetime.
Previously in Firsts
1993 – Jack Schaefer, Charles Portis
2003 – Dorothy M. Johnson, Borden Chase