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Sewanee, Tennessee: University of the South, 1965. Rare journal which contains the first publication of Cormac McCarthy, The Dark Waters; an excerpt from his first novel The Orchard Keeper. Octavo, original wrappers. Signed by Cormac McCarthy on the front panel. In very good condition. Rare and desirable signed, we have never seen another one. Cormac McCarthy was an American novelist and playwright. He had written twelve novels in the Southern Gothic, western, and post-apocalyptic genres and had also written plays and screenplays. He received the Pulitzer Prize in 2007 for The Road, and his 2005 novel No Country for Old Men was adapted as a 2007 film of the same name, which won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. His earlier Blood Meridian (1985) was among Time Magazine's poll of 100 best English-language books published between 1925 and 2005, and he placed joint runner-up for a similar title in a poll taken in 2006 by The New York Times of the best American fiction…

"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.