Jonathan Livingston Seagull
1970: The Macmillan Company. Illustrated by Russell Munson. Anniversary Slipcase Edition. Hardcover. / No dust jacket issued; accompanied by original issued slipcase. Item #4842
Signed by Richard Bach in black on the series title page. 1970's anniversary edition, 16th printing.
Front spine shows separation from front board. Wear to top/head of spine. Silver gilt on spine clean and bright, with the exception of the "R" at the head of spine. Some chipping to the interior papers of front paste down board. Small pencil marking to lower left of end paste down board. Stamped silver gilt seagull symbol to front board intact and bright. Bound tightly. Interior of book text clean and bright. No toning or foxing to interior. Comes with slipcase that shows some signs of wear and tanning as is common with this reflective material.
A still very handsome signed edition.
Both "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" and "Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah" ranked among the best-selling books of the 1970s. Richard Bach, the author, expressed his passion for aviation throughout many of his works. His aviation expertise led him through various roles, including service in the US Navy Reserve, the New Jersey Air National Guard, work as a fighter pilot, and even as a stunt pilot operating as a "barnstormer."
"Jonathan Livingston Seagull" is an allegorical fable reminiscent of stories Aesop might have appreciated. The narrative traces a seagull's transformation from mundane existence to spiritual enlightenment. Accompanied by black and white photographs captured by Russell Munson, the book achieved notable success, selling nearly 1 million copies. Its popularity primarily stemmed from word-of-mouth recommendations.
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