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. 

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 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.

The 1990s marked a peak for Algonquin Books as a tastemaker in regional fiction. Collectors of 'Grit Lit' and Southern humor prize these early Algonquin titles for their consistent production quality and the cultural snapshot they provide of the New South. While not uncommon, finding a copy in this "New" state is increasingly difficult as these trade editions typically show significant shelf wear.

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

Item #18269
ISBN: 094557553x

Price: $30.00