Radio Romance, Garrison Keillor — 1st Edition, Signed

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Radio Romance, Garrison Keillor — 1st Edition, Signed

Name: Radio Romance, Garrison Keillor — 1st Edition, Signed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6368
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Publication: London, Faber and Faber, 1992

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 288.

Condition Report: Very Good. The binding remains robust and entirely square, with sharp corners and clean blue cloth boards devoid of major shelf-wear or oxidation to the spine lettering. The original dust jacket is notably bright and crisp, retaining its fragile wraparound "SIGNED" band without any significant chipping, creasing, or edge wear. However, the text block exhibits heavy, even age-toning to the top, bottom, and fore-edges, a common chemical degradation of the specific paper stock utilised during this period, which precludes a Fine grading.

Catalogue Note: This is the First UK Edition, first impression. The copyright page confirms the full number line "2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1", signifying a true first printing.

The title page features the author's signature in blue ink. Notably, this copy retains its original "SIGNED" promotional wraparound band on the dust jacket.

While Keillor's signature is relatively common on the secondary market due to extensive touring, true UK first editions retaining this intact and undamaged band are increasingly uncommon and present a desirable physical attribute for collectors.

Garrison Keillor's Radio Romance (originally published in the US as WLT: A Radio Romance) transports readers back to the golden age of broadcasting in 1926. To save their failing restaurant, the Soderbjerg brothers, Ray and Roy, launch radio station WLT (With Lettuce and Tomato) in South Minneapolis. The novel chronicles the station's whimsical twenty-five-year history, capturing a vibrant, eccentric cast of writers, announcers, and performers who navigate the comedic and poignant realities of early radio before the dawn of television. Keillor weaves a nostalgic and humorous tale that celebrates the magic and messiness of a bygone era.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Garrison Keillor

Book Publisher: Faber and Faber

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 288

Book Publication Year: 1992

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: St Ives, United Kingdom

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