Lorrie Moore — A Gate at the Stairs
New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 2009. First edition. Cloth. A lovely signed first edition of this moving novel that explores disconnect, love and loss, from acclaimed American author, Lorrie Moore. The first edition, first printing of this work. Signed by the author to the front endpaper.With the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. This novel from Lorrie Moore sees her exploring the anxiety and disconnection of post-9/11 America, following a twenty-year-old Tassie Keltjin and her relationships as the part-time nanny of a glamorous, but grieving family. This was a long-awaited new novel from Moore, who is best known for her short stories that delve into the disconnect between men and women, and about loneliness and loss. In the original cloth binding. With the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with shelf wear to the tail of the spine. Dust wrapper is also excellent, with minor edge wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.
