SOUTHERN SATIRE WITH PAUL BACON JACKET DESIGN

Edgerton, Clyde (b. 1944)

Killer Diller [Signed First Edition] [Southern Satire] [Paul Bacon Jacket]

Chapel Hill: Algonquin Books, 1991. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

A SIDE-SPLITTING ROMP THROUGH THE CLASH OF SOUTHERN FAITH AND MODERN OPPORTUNISM.
This humorous and sharply observed novel explores the intersection of Southern culture, religious institutions, and personal reinvention. In Killer Diller, Clyde Edgerton turns his attention to the eccentric world surrounding a Christian college and a halfway house, creating a cast of unforgettable characters while examining faith, ambition, and human contradictions with warmth and satire.

CLYDE EDGERTON AND THE NEW SOUTHERN FICTION MOVEMENT.
One of the important voices in contemporary Southern literature, Edgerton is known for his affectionate portrayals of regional life, distinctive dialogue, and ability to find humor within complicated social landscapes. Published by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, Killer Diller reflects the publisher’s influential role in bringing contemporary Southern writers to national attention.

The dust jacket features design work by Paul Bacon, the celebrated book designer responsible for many of the most recognizable literary jackets of the twentieth century, including the distinctive 'Big Book Look' associated with numerous major American novels.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Octavo, 8 inches tall. Hardcover in publisher’s cloth with original illustrated dust jacket designed by Paul Bacon. Signed by Clyde Edgerton on the title page. 247 pages. First Edition, First Printing.

CONDITION: Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. A bright, clean copy with minimal signs of handling. The bindings are tight and square. The text is clean and unmarked. The dust jacket is crisp and unclipped.

KEY FEATURES
+++ Signature: Hand-signed by Clyde Edgerton on the title page; no personalization.
+++ Visuals: Original dust jacket designed by the legendary Paul Bacon, known for his Big Book Look aesthetic.
+++ Content: A satirical look at a halfway house/Christian college intersection, featuring the memorable character Wesley Benfield.
+++ Cinematic Link: Basis for the 2004 film of the same name.
+++ Imprint: Chapel Hill: Algonquin Books, 1991. [First Edition / First Printing].
+++ Specs: 247 pages / 8vo.

CONDITION: Fine in a Fine Dust Jacket -- New/Gift Quality. A pristine copy with no flaws or blemishes. The bindings are tight and square; internal pages are bright and clean. The dust jacket is crisp and unclipped.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE -- Clyde Edgerton and Southern Satire.
Clyde Edgerton is a cornerstone of the 1980s and 90s Southern literary renaissance. Published by the influential Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 'Killer Diller' solidified Edgerton's reputation as a writer who could critique Southern religious culture with affection rather than malice. His work is often compared to Mark Twain for its ability to capture the authentic rhythms of small-town Southern speech and manners.

SUBJECTS: North Carolina Fiction, Southern Humor, Satire, Christian Colleges, 1990s Literature.

Item #18269
ISBN: 094557553x

Price: $30.00