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[ Edition: first ]. Fair Condition. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Broken Seams: YES ] [ Water Damage: SLIGHT, doesn't affect use ] Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Pub Date: 2/12/1988 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 279

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Used - Very Good

1st Edition With very good dust jacket. Very Good hardcover with light shelfwear - NICE! Standard-sized.

Knopf . Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 1988. Hardcover with dust jacket. Stated first edition. Dust jacket shows minor surface wear. Small stain and sticker residue at bottom back of the jacket. Edges and corners show normal wear without any significant dents or tears. Small black mark on front board. Aside from that the book is clean and free of marks. Binding is a bit loose, but pages are secure. Pages are crisp and clean and show no marks or tears. Used

Very nice copy. small ink stain on page facing inside font cover. Ortheie ight clean book. Stated first edition.

279 pp. The guru has landed, enchanting many followers, including middle-class Sara, who writes to her abandoned family and friends from her new communal home, about her "enlightenment", both spiritual and sexual, in an interconnected series of letters, signed with her enigmatic first initial. A romp in the re-remembered 80's.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1988-02-12. First Edition. HARDCOVER. Fine/Near Fine. 5x1x8. We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! American first edition, first printing. Stated first edition on copyright page. Virtually no wear to jacket. Jacket is NOT price clipped. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. Publishers top stain. Remainder mark.

First Edition. With publisher issued author photo and promotional letter. Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! American first edition, first printing. Stated first edition on copyright page. Virtually no wear to jacket. Jacket is NOT price clipped. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. Publishers top stain. Remainder mark.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf Incorporated. 1988. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. F First Edition Used. H Hard Cover. Near Fine.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1988-02-12. Hardcover. Very Good. EDNT|First Edition, Hardcover, VG+/VG+ DJ, Mylar protected. Free of any markings and no writing. For Additional Information or pictures, Please Inquire.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. 0394568354 . DJ has a small tear, and is in a mylar protector. .

Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition. Cloth. 0394568354 . book has light soil mark to bottom spine and corner, binder's error--cloth not properly attached inside rear cover; DJ shows slight shelfwear; DJ in protective Brodart cover .

Stated First Edition. Minor Shelf Wear With Light Foxing To The Upper Page Edges. The Unclipped Jacket Has Been Protected By Clear Plastic.

Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 1988. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Stated First Edition. Minor Shelf Wear With Light Foxing To The Upper Page Edges. The Unclipped Jacket Has Been Protected By Clear Plastic.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. 1st Edition. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 0394568354 First edition, First printing. Not inscribed clipped or otherwise marked. Shipped in a box. Fine/Fine

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. First Edition . Cloth. Good/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 279 pp. Moisture mark to top edge of pages; front cover faded, with moisture mark on upper 1/2 of front cover.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc, 1988. First Edition . Cloth Hardcover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Dj has very light edgewear. Light wear. Inside hinge is creased. Lightly bumped corners. Book cocked. Marker line on top & bottom page edges.

Knopf, New York, 1988 Knopf, New York, 1988. First edition. First printing. Hardbound. Fine in a fine jacket. A clean tight copy, with price clipped. Sticker shadow FEP. 4500.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1988-02-12. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. First Edition Hard Cover in Very Good condition. Pages are clean with a small remainder mark on the bottom of the book and a small white dot on the to of the book. Binding is becoming loose. Jacket in Very Good condition with only one small tear on the front cover crease. Ships same or next day.

EDNT|First Edition, Hardcover, VG+/VG+ DJ, Mylar protected. Free of any markings and no writing. For Additional Information or pictures, Please Inquire.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf Incorporated, 1988. Jacket has light edgewear. Boards have minor shelfwear. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1988 Knopf, New York, 1988. First edition. First printing. Hardbound. Fine in a fine price clipped jacket. A clean tight copy, not a book club edition. Comes with archival-quality mylar jacket protector.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1988 Jacket installed in new crystal clear Brodart archival wrap.

Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good- in Good+ dust jacket. 1988. Stated First Edition; First Printing. Hardback. 0394568354 . 5.75 X 1.25 X 8.25 inches; 288 pages .

Alfred A. Knopf. HARDCOVER. 1988. 0394568354 :Binding:HardcoverVendor: Knopf Publishing GroupSubject:Fiction | General . Very Good. 1st.

NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. First Trade. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First printing. Slight spine lean, otherwise fine in a fine dustjacket. (box 118)

Alfred A. Knopf New York 1988 1st edition. 0. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. hardcover. 279pp. very good+. / very good+ d/w. .

Alfred A. Knopf, February 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 1988. First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Like new, not a book club, no remainder mark.

NY: Knopf, 1988. First Edition. hardcover. Fine in a fine Dust Jacket.

New York NY: Alfred A. Knopf. 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. 0394568354 . Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; 279 pages .

Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Pink cloth over boards. Clean and tight. Dj has light shelf wear. Not price clipped.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1988-02-12. Hardcover. Like New. 1st Edition (stated) hardcover w/DJ. LIKE NEW, clean, tight, unmarked. Binding is so tight the book appears unread. Free delivery confirmation.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. Hardcover. Very Good Plus. First Printing . Dust jacket is protected with a mylar cover .

Alfred A. Knopf , February 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. Used - Very Good/Very Good.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1988-02-12. First Edition BCE. Hardcover. clean pages, tight binding, clea/Original dust jacket over pink c. clean pages, tight binding, clean boards, original dust jacket, Original dust jacket over pink cloth boards

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 5x1x8. First edition. Minor general wear. 1988 Hard Cover. 279 pp. S. is the story of Sarah P. Worth, a thoroughly modern spiritual seeker who has become enamored of a Hindu mystic called the Arhat. A native New Englander, she goes west to join his ashram in Arizona, and there struggles alongside fellow sannyasins (pilgrims) in the difficult attempt to subdue ego and achieve moksha (salvation, release from illusion). "S." details her adventures in letters and tapes dispatched to her husband, her daughter, her brother, her dentist, her hairdresser, and her psychiatrist-messages cleverly designed to keep her old world in order while she is creating for herself a new one.

U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. "S. is the story of Sarah P. Worth, a thoroughly modern spiritual seeker who has become enamored of a Hindu mystic called the Arhat. A native New Englander, she goes west to join his ashram in Arizona, and there struggles alongside fellow sannyasins (pilgrims) in the difficult attempt to subdue ego and achieve moksha (salvation, release from illusion). “S.” details her adventures in letters and tapes dispatched to her husband, her daughter, her brother, her dentist, her hairdresser, and her psychiatrist—messages cleverly designed to keep her old world in order while she is creating for herself a new one." This is a handsome book that appears unread: Pink linen over boards with silver gilt print on spine; 279 pages; tight binding - no reader's crease or page separation; corners are square and sharp; no external or internal marks; no chips, tears or creases in the book or on the dust jacket; text block is bright and clean; stated first edition.. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

New York, New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Very good hardcover in very good dustjacket. Previous owner's name is written on first page, Nice clean tight copy. All hardcovers are shipped in protective Demco mylar..

NY: Alfred A Knopf Inc. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Hard Cover. 0394568354 . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Near fine with light edge wear in fine dust jacket. clph

Alfred A. Knopf, February 1988. Book Club. Hardcover . Very Good/Very Good. Tight binding; Clean, sturdy boards; Pages free of markings; Dust jacket VG w/ no significant flaws to disclose; An excellent copy.

Alfred A. Knopf. New in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. 0394568354 . Book .

CollectibleGood. 1991 William Morrow stated first edition, hardcover, First Printing Full numberline, Good solid copy, mild to moderate reading/age wear, no DJ if issued, may have some light markings or exowner inscription. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.

Size: 5x1x8; We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! American first edition, first printing. Stated first edition on copyright page. Virtually no wear to jacket. Jacket is NOT price clipped. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. Publishers top stain. Remainder mark.

New York: Alfred A Knopf Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition Stated. Hardcover. 0394568354 . Tight clean unmarked book in pink cloty; dj just barely rubbed. .

Very nice copy. small ink stain on page facing inside font cover. Ortheie ight clean book. Stated first edition.

Size: 5x2x8; First Edition, First Printing, stated. Not Ex-Library or remaindered. Unclipped dustjacket looks almost perfect in protective mylar sleeve. In stock and ready to ship. Gift-quality. Ships with tracking the same or next business day from New Haven, CT. We fully guarantee to ship the exact same item as listed and work hard to maintain our excellent customer service.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. First edition. Hardcover. First printing. The thirteenth novel from the multiple award winning author of the Rabbit Angstrom series. A near fine copy in a close to near fine dust jacket with some slight wear.

Knopf, New York, 1988 Knopf, New York, 2004. First edition. First printing. Hardbound. Fine in a fine jacket. A clean tight copy, with price ($17.95) intact on front jacket flap. Comes with archival-quality mylar jacket protector. F4600.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

A novel by Updike in the form of letters and tapes that explores romance, womanhood and religion as comedy. First Edition.

New York: Knopf, 1988. First Edition, First Printing. . Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Updike's thirteenth novel takes the form of letters and tapes 42-year-old Sara Worth sends to her husband, mother, daughter and assorted friends and neighbors after abandoning her New England home to join a commune in Arizona. Like Hester Prynne in Hawthorne's "Scarlet Letter," Sara has fallen in love with a religious leader; in Sara's case, a Hindu named Arhat, resulting in a religious comedy, a romance, and Updike's meditation on American womanhood. Boards and text are clean, tight, perhaps a trace of spine lean; dustjacket is close to perfect with very minimal surface and edgewear. A very collectable copy.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 279pp. Gorgeous Unread First Printing. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped wrapper, ($17.95), is fresh and bright with no creases, chipping or tears. A beautiful, collectable copy at a great price.

UPDIKE, John: S: A Novel. New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. FIRST EDITION. Hardcover with dust jacket, 279 pp. Subject: Novel / Fiction & Literature. Book and jacket condition : Very Good. Slight tilt to the book-spine. Light wear to book corners. Former owner's inscription found at the top of the front endpaper. Otherwise a copy in fairly decent condition. This book is "a meditation upon American womanhood, a romance, and a religious comedy." First-rate fiction by a giant of American letters. ISBN: 0394568354

New York:: Alfred A. Knopf,, 1988.. Hardcover first edition -. Near fine in a fine dustjacket (previous owner's name). First trade edition.

0394568354 First edition, First printing. Not inscribed clipped or otherwise marked. Shipped in a box. Fine/Fine.

Knopf, New York, 1988. First edition. First printing. Hardbound. Fine in a fine jacket. A clean tight copy, with price clipped. Sticker shadow FEP. 4500.

Very Good: DJ Very Good, Hardcover 1988 first edition.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. First Edition . Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. Smaller, sturdy book, quality pink cloth, very bright gilt lettering and line design on front, bright gilt and silver lettering on spine, 279 stiff pages. DJ glossy dark blue with large "S" on front and spine, white back with praise for Updike's novels. DJ has tiny tear at bottom front tip, crease at spine top edge. Near Fine DJ/Very Fine book.

New York: Alfred Knopf, 1988. Very Good: DJ Very Good, Hardcover 1988 first edition. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good.

New York: Knopf, 1988. First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Bound in cloth.

New York: Knopf, 1988. First Edition, First Printing. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. The thirteenth novel by one of America's acknowledged master writers features New Englander Sarah Worth, who has fallen in love with a Hindu religious leader and has left her husband and daughter to join a commune in Arizona; a Fine copy in like dustjacket. Collectable.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. 279 pages. A novel. First edition (first printing). A fine copy; in a dust jacket with a bit of toning to the edges else fine. "S. "is the story of Sarah P. Worth, a thoroughly modern spiritual seeker who has become enamored of a Hindu mystic called the Arhat. A native New Englander, she goes west to join his ashram in Arizona, and there struggles alongside fellow "sannyasins" (pilgrims) in the difficult attempt to subdue ego and achieve "moksha "(salvation, release from illusion). S. details her adventures in letters and tapes dispatched to her husband, her daughter, her brother, her dentist, her hairdresser, and her psychiatrist messages cleverly designed to keep her old world in order while she is creating for herself a new one. This is Hester Prynne s side of the triangle described by Hawthorne s "Scarlet Letter;" it is also a burlesque of the quest for enlightenment, and an affectionate meditation on American womanhood. "From the Trade Paperback edition."

Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/fine. Alfred Knopf, 1988. First Edition. 279pp. 8vo. Fine bright looks unread, fine d/j.

EDNT|First Edition, Hardcover, VG+/VG+ DJ, Mylar protected. Free of any markings and no writing. For Additional Information or pictures, Please Inquire.

Knopf, New York, 1988. First edition. First printing. Hardbound. Fine in a fine price clipped jacket. A clean tight copy, not a book club edition. Comes with archival-quality mylar jacket protector.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. First edition. Page six has some pen underlining, a very good copy in a fine dust jacket.

8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. 279pp. Gorgeous Unread First Printing. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped wrapper, ($17.95), is fresh and bright with no creases, chipping or tears. A beautiful, collectable copy at a great price.

Dust jacket in very good condition. First edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket in very good condition. First edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

New York: Alfred A Knopf, 1988. Cloth/dust jacket Octavo. Hardcover. Good/good. pink cloth, silver and gilt lettering, dust jacket unclipped, 279 pp, first edition, ex libris, top edge green, dj rubbed, spine cocked, edges soiled, library tag to front endpaper, perforation to title page, sticker to back pastedown, remains of stickers to back endpapers Standard shipping (no tracking or insurance) / Priority (with tracking) / Custom quote for large or heavy orders.

New York: Knopf, 1988. First Edition, First Printing. . Hardcover. Very Fine/Very Fine. The thirteenth novel of National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Updike features 42-year-old Sarah Worth, who leaves her family and friends in New England to join a religious commune in Arizona. A Very Fine unread copy in like dustjacket. Collectable.

New York: Alfred A Knopf, Inc, 1988. No marks or inscriptions. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked pink boards, American cloth spine and minor bumping to lower corners. Dust jacket not price clipped or marked or torn or creased with minor traces of storage and small indent to rear lower spine edge. 279pp. First Edition fiction from John Updike about Sarah Worth who became enamoured of a Hindu religious leader called the Arhat. A New Englander, she goes to join his commune in Arizona. Includes twenty-three page Glossary of the meanings of Hindu words used in the text.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good (+)/Very Good (+). 8.25 x 5.25 inches.

1st Edition (stated) hardcover w/DJ. LIKE NEW, clean, tight, unmarked. Binding is so tight the book appears unread. Free delivery confirmation.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1988 First printing of the stated first edition. Pink cloth boards with silver and gold-lettered spine, green top-edge, 279pp. Book in fine condition; dust jacket with mild shelf wear, else fine.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. First trade edition. Last printed page affixed to rear pastedown due to a binding error (somewhat obscuring colophon on verso), thus near fine in a fine dust jacket. Updike's 13th novel.

Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE boxes Near fine in near fine dust jacket. First edition *

1991 William Morrow stated first edition, hardcover, First Printing Full numberline, Good solid copy, mild to moderate reading/age wear, no DJ if issued, may have some light markings or exowner inscription. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.

Size: 5x1x8; We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! American first edition, first printing. Stated first edition on copyright page. Virtually no wear to jacket. Jacket is NOT price clipped. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. Publishers top stain. Remainder mark.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Smaller, sturdy book, quality pink cloth, silver lettering and design at top front bright, gilt and silver lettering on spine bright, 279 pages. DJ glossy dark blue front and spine, very large red "S" on front, white back with praise for other novels. DJ has tiny crease at bottom inside back flap. Near Very Fine DJ/Very Fine book.

First Edition. Updike's take on The Scarlet Letter, a novel in the form of letters by the heroine from a Hindu commune in Arizona. Fine in fine dustjacket.

Size: 5x2x8; First Edition, First Printing, stated. Not Ex-Library or remaindered. Unclipped dustjacket looks almost perfect in protective mylar sleeve. In stock and ready to ship. Gift-quality. Ships with tracking the same or next business day from New Haven, CT. We fully guarantee to ship the exact same item as listed and work hard to maintain our excellent customer service.

A novel by Updike in the form of letters and tapes that explores romance, womanhood and religion as comedy. First Edition.

Knopf, New York, 2004. First edition. First printing. Hardbound. Fine in a fine jacket. A clean tight copy, with price ($17.95) intact on front jacket flap. Comes with archival-quality mylar jacket protector. F4600.

REVIEW COPY with publisher's slip laid in.  Fine in Fine dust jacket.  A clean, unread copy!

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Jacket design by Updike. Fine in a fine dustwrapper. A novel.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover in Dust Jacket. Very Good. 8vo. (279 pages) . As-new copy of the First American Edition in an unclipped dust jacket. A review newscutting from the New York Times dated May 5, 1988 is laid-in.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. 1st. Hardcover. Near fine/very good. Bound in the publisher's original pink cloth over boards, spine and cover stamped in gilt.

Very Good: DJ Very Good, Hardcover 1988 first edition.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good- in a Very Good dust jacket. Staining to front pastedown. Hinge is starting. Stated First Edition. ; ; 8 X 5.30 X 1.30 inches; 288 pages.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First trade edition. Fine in a fine dustwrapper. Signed by the author.

8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. 279pp. Gorgeous Unread First Printing. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped wrapper, ($17.95), is fresh and bright with no creases, chipping or tears. A beautiful, collectable copy at a great price.

Dust jacket in very good condition. First edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

NY: Knopf, 1988. First edition, first prnt. Inscribed by Updike on the title page. "for Paul dawson Best Wishes, John Updike." Cloth spine ends bumped, shallow corner crease on the front free endpage. Unread copy in Very Good condition in a Fine dustjacket with an archival cover.. Inscribed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First trade edition. Fine in a fine price-clipped dust jacket. Advance Review Copy with a stamp on the front free endpaper.

Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE boxes Near fine in near fine dust jacket. First edition *

First Edition. Updike's take on The Scarlet Letter, a novel in the form of letters by the heroine from a Hindu commune in Arizona. Fine in fine dustjacket.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394568354 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dustjacket. Bound in attractive pink cloth with silver and gold lettering. SIGNED by author John Updike directly on the front free endpaper. De Bellis/Broomfield A121a; Boston bred Sarah Worth, a latter-day Hester Prynne, leaves her stifling security to live in a commune in Arizona with a Hindu religious leader called the Arhat. Through letters and tapes she sends to her family and friends, Sarah relates her struggle to reconcile old values with new realities. "…a meditation upon American womanhood, a romance, and a religious comedy." (From the cover) ; 8vo; [8], 279, [1] pages; Signed by Author .