Originally published in 1963, this 35th anniversary edition of an American classic brought the author's name to national prominence and remains the touchstone for his subsequent career. With an introduction by the author's son, Rafael Yglesias, this highly autobiographical novel recounts three days in the life of a Cuban-American family in 1958, as they are confronted by a series of crises. A Wake in Ybor City is a richly complex, entertaining peek into the workings of Cuban-American culture that was far ahead of its time ...
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Originally published in 1963, this 35th anniversary edition of an American classic brought the author's name to national prominence and remains the touchstone for his subsequent career. With an introduction by the author's son, Rafael Yglesias, this highly autobiographical novel recounts three days in the life of a Cuban-American family in 1958, as they are confronted by a series of crises. A Wake in Ybor City is a richly complex, entertaining peek into the workings of Cuban-American culture that was far ahead of its time when first published.
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Fair. 1963 Holt Press stated 1st edition, exlibrary hardcover with jacket under mylar, unmarked text, has reading wear and exlibrary stamps marks. Fast Shipping-Safe and Secure Bubble Mailer!
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Very Good. First edition copy. Collectible-Very Good. Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. (cuban americans, tampa, florida, ybor city, fiction )
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Very Good jacket. 284 pages. An early Cuban-American novel, set in Tampa, Florida. The author's first novel. First edition (first printing). Near fine; in a dust jacket with some spotting to spine and flaps, thus very good.
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Fine book in a fine dust jacket. 284 pages First edition, first printing. Dust jacket art by Ben Feder. His 1st book about the Cuban neighborhood of Tampa, Florida. Fine book in a fine dust jacket with the red lettering on the spine very slightly faded. A beautiful copy!
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Fine in N-Fine jacket. Book A square solid tight very carefully read copy. There is some browning, light soil to the edges of the text block else fine. The priced jacket has some light rubbing wear, some edgewear, some clear tape reinforcement done to the reverse side at the top and heel of the spine. Author's first novel. Nice overall copy.
