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New York, NY, USA.: Bantam Books., 1952. Book. Illus. by Painted Cover Art. VERY GOOD Minus. Soft cover. First Paperback Ed. & 1st Printing!.. 244 pages; COMPLETE and UNABRIDGED 1st Paperback Printing; "A novel of soldiers overseas, far from their own women; Skinner Galt sought experince in drugs, alcohol and women. He cruelly destroyed the one love affair that meant anything to him; he consorted indifferently with sluts and carelessly with silly, willing girls. He tried to find a meaning for life surrounded by death, a reason for war in the midst of battle, a shred of truth in a universe of deceit. Idealistic and cynical, brazen and tender, skinner Galt is Vance Bourjaily's brilliant portrayal of the education of a young man in love and war." ** Author's first novel, heavily influenced by his wartime experiences. ** Overlooked & near forgotten Classic; ** Critics said that the novel borrowed from the style and tone of Ernest Hemingway. This novel was met with praise by the… Read More

New York, NY, USA.: Bantam Books., 1952. Book. Illus. by Painted Cover Art. Very Good. Soft cover. First Paperback Ed. & 1st Printing!.. 244 pages; COMPLETE and UNABRIDGED 1st Paperback Printing; "A novel of soldiers overseas, far from their own women; Skinner Galt sought experince in drugs, alcohol and women. He cruelly destroyed the one love affair that meant anything to him; he consorted indifferently with sluts and carelessly with silly, willing girls. He tried to find a meaning for life surrounded by death, a reason for war in the midst of battle, a shred of truth in a universe of deceit. Idealistic and cynical, brazen and tender, skinner Galt is Vance Bourjaily's brilliant portrayal of the education of a young man in love and war." ** Author's first novel, heavily influenced by his wartime experiences. ** Overlooked & near forgotten Classic; ** Critics said that the novel borrowed from the style and tone of Ernest Hemingway. This novel was met with praise by the public.… Read More

Montreal, Quebec, Canada.: Bantam Books., 1962. Book. Illus. by Painted Cover Art. Very Good. Soft cover. Third & Revised Edition By Publisher.. 212 pages; COMPLETE and UNABRIDGED 3rd Paperback Printing; "A novel of soldiers overseas, far from their own women; Skinner Galt sought experince in drugs, alcohol and women. He cruelly destroyed the one love affair that meant anything to him; he consorted indifferently with sluts and carelessly with silly, willing girls. He tried to find a meaning for life surrounded by death, a reason for war in the midst of battle, a shred of truth in a universe of deceit. Idealistic and cynical, brazen and tender, skinner Galt is Vance Bourjaily's brilliant portrayal of the education of a young man in love and war." ** Author's first novel, heavily influenced by his wartime experiences. ** Overlooked & near forgotten Classic; ** Critics said that the novel borrowed from the style and tone of Ernest Hemingway. This novel was met with praise by the… Read More

New York, NY, USA.: Bantam Books., 1952. Book. Illus. by Painted Cover Art. Very Good to Fine. Soft cover. First Paperback Ed. & 1st Printing!.. 244 pages; COMPLETE and UNABRIDGED 1st Paperback Printing; "A novel of soldiers overseas, far from their own women; Skinner Galt sought experince in drugs, alcohol and women. He cruelly destroyed the one love affair that meant anything to him; he consorted indifferently with sluts and carelessly with silly, willing girls. He tried to find a meaning for life surrounded by death, a reason for war in the midst of battle, a shred of truth in a universe of deceit. Idealistic and cynical, brazen and tender, skinner Galt is Vance Bourjaily's brilliant portrayal of the education of a young man in love and war." ** Author's first novel, heavily influenced by his wartime experiences. ** Overlooked & near forgotten Classic; ** Critics said that the novel borrowed from the style and tone of Ernest Hemingway. This novel was met with praise by the… Read More

bantam book, , (first PB 1952), . 1047, , almost near fine, , (WORLD WAR 2 NOVEL), , paperback,