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***** This is the true first edition, first printing (with the matching 1956 date on the title page and copyright page, and with no later printings listed). ***** This book is SIGNED by the author (James Baldwin) on the second page. The author has not inscribed this book to anyone; it is just signed by the author. We acquired this signed first edition in the early 1980s from the American poet and book collector David Louis Posner. Very nice hardcover with dust jacket. There is NO writing, NO bookplates, and NO remainder marks. It is NOT a book club edition and NOT a former library book. The dust jacket is NOT price-clipped ($3.00). CONDITION: The book is in FINE condition, and the dust jacket is in NEAR FINE condition. This is the nicest copy we've seen in 40+ years. We include new mylar (clear) dust jacket protectors with all books at no charge. OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU: All books are guaranteed to be as described. We believe that no sale is complete until you are happy. Any book is returnable for a full refund (including postage) if you're not 100% satisfied. All books are packaged very carefully and shipped via USPS Mail with Delivery Confirmation. Thank you! Richard Vick, Modern First Editions (Buying and Selling Modern First Editions since 1982).

Giovanni's Room is a 1956 novel by James Baldwin. The book focuses on the events in the life of an American man living in Paris and his feelings and frustrations with his relationships with other men in his life, particularly an Italian bartender named Giovanni whom he meets at a Parisian gay bar.