Tent of Miracles
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1971. First edition. Hardcover. 8vo. [14], 4-380, [6] pp. Bound in bright yellow cloth with a yellow topstain, and gold lettering on the spine. Price of $7.95 on the front flap of the dust jacket. Translated from the Portuguese by Barbara Shelby. A nearly perfect copy of Amado's novel that brilliantly satirizes the institutions of the Brazilian region of Bahia, including its press, its academia, and its local government. Amado's novel also includes thoughtful explorations of racial stereotypes in 1960's Brazil. Fine / very near Fine. Item #00007725
A Fine book in a very near Fine dust jacket with a tiny hint of rubbing on the bottom of the spine panel.
Price: $150.00