Books

New York: A Henry Robbins Book. E.P. Dutton, 1978. First edition. 437, [1] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Yellow boards, black cloth spine. In almost fine unclipped dust -jacket. Beautiful copy of the author's most famous book. First edition. 437, [1] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Inscribed on the half-title "For Jerry / John Irving." With recipient's name on the front free endpaper.

The World According to Garp is a novel by John Irving, published in 1978. The story chronicles the life of T.S. Garp, his struggles to naviagte a world full of unpredictable events, and his often humorous and complex relationships with the women in his life.

First edition has 'First Edition' printed on the copyright page beneath 'Published by E. P. Dutton'.