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144pp. Pictorial soft cover with title and title on spine. First Printing February, 1959. "A daring novel that treats a controversial subject with honesty and compassion." A Signet book complete and unabridged. Corners slightly bent and rubbed. Spine bottom torn. Notation on dedication page. notation on forepiece. 2 loose pages. +50 pages wth underlining or margi notes. Foxing. This is a reprnt of the original hardcover edition published by The Dial Press. SIGNED ON TITLE PAGE "James Baldwin". Scarce inspite of condition.

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.