PYNCHON, Thomas "Gravity's Rainbow" [Viking, 1973] 1st Edition

PYNCHON, Thomas. Gravity's Rainbow.

New York: Viking, 1973. First Printing. 9" x 6", 760pp. Hardcover in original dust jacket. Owner’s name on FFEP with a small brown spot at bottom left affecting the inside front cover, likely from glue. Inscription on half title. Spots on fore edge. Dust jacket not price clipped; spine faded with very minor edge wear. Very Good/Very Good.

Regarded as one of the most challenging and influential novels of postwar American literature, Gravity’s Rainbow fuses historical detail, dark humor, and sprawling conspiracy into a uniquely immersive reading experience. Its first edition remains highly sought after by collectors of postmodern classics. This copy’s condition is solid for a book of its size and age, making it a rare opportunity to own a key work from Pynchon’s peak period.