John, the narrator, runs away from an abusive father to become a hustler in New York. Set in 1982, 19-year-old John falls in love with Martin, who soon becomes ill with AIDS. The book then looks at sexual love and the realities of affection and dependence.
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John, the narrator, runs away from an abusive father to become a hustler in New York. Set in 1982, 19-year-old John falls in love with Martin, who soon becomes ill with AIDS. The book then looks at sexual love and the realities of affection and dependence.
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Near Fine. First English edition. Pictorial wrappers. Light edgewear, corners slightly bumped, about near fine. The true first edition with original title not deemed appropriate by Peck's American publisher.
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Fine in Fine/French Flaps jacket. Book. Signed on Full Title Page First Printing. TRUE FIRST. His debut novel. Published in the United States as MARTIN & JOHN. Very small printing. PAPERBACK ORIGINAL.