The Magic Christian First American Edition (Novel, 1959) by Terry Southern, signed by Gore Vidal. ...

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The Magic Christian First American Edition (Novel, 1959) by Terry Southern, signed by Gore Vidal. Vintage first American edition of The Magic Christian by Terry Southern, with cover illustration of a businessman chasing dollar bills while removing a pig mask. A sharp satire about eccentric billionaire Guy Grand, who uses his wealth to expose the greed and absurdity of modern society, The Magic Christian prompted Gore Vidal-who signed the title page-to call Southern "the most profoundly witty writer of our generation." The novel was also a favorite of Peter Sellers, whose gift of the book to Stanley Kubrick contributed to Southern's role as co-writer on Dr. Strangelove (1964). Book measures 8.5" x 6" x 1". Dust jacket exhibits expected age and fading. Comes with a full LOA from PSA/DNA. From the Collection of Terry Southern.

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