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A near fine advance proof copy of Kerouac s first published book written in a more considered style than the more famous stream of consciousness of his second novel, On the Road. Apparently heavily influenced by the writing of Thomas Wolfe the book includes insights into the early lives of the Beats. The spine has been carefully and professionally repaired and this is a delightful copy presented in a custom made box.

The Town and the City was Jack Kerouac's debut novel, published in 1950. It presents a coming-of-age story of a young man who experiences the dichotomy between provincial American life and the attraction of the city. Kerouac's alter ego is Peter Martin. The novel is heavily influenced by the works of Thomas Wolfe and is based on Kerouac's own early life.