James Joyce, Vintage Collector's Book

James Joyce's first novel, "A Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Man", beautiful collector's copy. Published by The Easton Press, 1st edition (1977) as part of their 100 greatest books ever written collection. Leather bound, hubbed spine and accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival quality, acid neutral paper with gilded edges. The end sheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Printed in the U.S.A. like new condition James Joyce (1882-1941) was an Irish novelist, poet and literary critic, he is regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, contributing to the modernist avant-garde movement.