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First edition of McCarthy� s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of a post-apocalyptic world, a work of � stunning, savage beauty,� adapted to the screen in 2009 starring Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Cormac McCarthy on a laid in bookplate. Signed by jacket designer Chip Kidd three times; on the front panel, the front free endpaper and on the rear panel. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Chip Kidd. In Cormac McCarthy� s The Road a father and son travel through a post-apocalyptic world in a novel of � stunning, savage beauty� � written with stripped-down urgency and fueled by the force of a universal nightmare. This is an exquisitely bleak incantation� "pure poetic brimstone� (New York Times). � The Road is a wildly powerful and disturbing book� (Time). The Road earned McCarthy the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and became the basis for the 2009 film starring Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron.

"The Road" by Cormac McCarthy is a haunting and powerful novel set in a post-apocalyptic world. It follows the journey of a father and his young son as they traverse a desolate landscape, struggling to survive amidst the remnants of a collapsed civilization. The pair travel along a road, pushing a shopping cart filled with their few possessions, constantly in search of food and safety. They encounter various challenges, including harsh weather, scarcity of resources, and the threat of hostile survivors. The novel is characterized by its stark and minimalist prose, which reflects the bleakness of the world the characters inhabit. Despite the grim setting, the story is deeply moving, exploring themes of love, hope, and the enduring bond between parent and child. The father's determination to protect his son and maintain a sense of morality in the face of overwhelming despair serves as the emotional core of the narrative. "The Road" is a profound meditation on the human condition, resilience, and the lengths to which one will go to preserve what little humanity remains. McCarthy's masterful storytelling and vivid imagery create a compelling and unforgettable reading experience that leaves a lasting impact on its readers.