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The Revolt of the Cockroach People.

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The Revolt of the Cockroach People.

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Stock Code 111967

San Francisco, CA, Straight Arrow Books, 1973

Presentation copy of the author's first book. Presentation copy of the author's first book, inscribed in black ink to the front pastedown, 'For Norm from Oscar of the old S.F. Ex. Oct. '73 - S.F.'

The novel fictionalises events from Acosta's own life, while depicting the Chicano movement in the fictional barrio of 'Tooner Flats' in East Los Angeles.

First edition, first printing, inscribed by the author; 8vo; illustrated in black and white, unmarked internally; publisher's pale grey cloth, white lettering to spine, device blindstamped to upper cover, orange endpapers, with the price-clipped pictorial dustjacket by Frank Ansley, spine panel very slightly faded, minor edge-wear, else near-fine.

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Shapero Rare Books is an internationally renowned dealer in antiquarian & rare books and works on paper.

Our Bookshop and Gallery can be found in the heart of Mayfair at 106 New Bond Street, where most of our stock is available to view and on public display.

We exhibit at major international art fairs, including TEFAF (Maastricht and New York), Frieze Masters, Art Miami and Masterpiece London, as well as antiquarian & rare book fairs including New York, Paris, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Hong Kong.

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The Revolt of the Cockroach People.

ACOSTA, Oscar Zeta.

Stock code: 111967

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