God Knows - Joseph Heller (Signed First Editions Society, Limited First Edition 1984)

This Signed First Editions Society limited first edition of God Knows (1984) is of interest to collectors of Joseph Heller, signed modern first editions, and fine press bindings.

About: A near fine copy in the publisher’s characteristic full leather binding - dark slate-blue with elaborate gilt-tooled borders, raised bands to spine, and gilt lettering reading God Knows / Joseph Heller / Signed First Edition. Marbled endpapers in grey and cream. Signed by Joseph Heller on the limitation page in blue ink — a bold, clear signature. Interior pages bright and clean on cream stock. Binding firm and square with no cracking to spine. A handsome and collectible copy of this desirable signed limited edition.

Details:

• Title: God Knows
• Author: Joseph Heller
• Publisher: The Signed First Editions Society (Franklin Library)
• Publication Date: 1984
• Edition: Limited First Edition
• Binding: Full leather, dark slate-blue with gilt tooling and raised bands
• Illustrator: Devis Grebu
• Signed: Yes - signed by Joseph Heller on the limitation page
• Condition: Near Fine

Synopsis: Signed First Editions Society limited first edition in full leather binding — signed by Joseph Heller. A desirable collectible for Heller enthusiasts, collectors of signed modern firsts, and admirers of fine press bindings.

Review: God Knows (1984) is Joseph Heller’s audacious retelling of the life of King David - irreverent, funny, and shot through with the same anarchic wit that made Catch-22 a landmark of American literature. Narrated by an aged David looking back on his life with God, Bathsheba, and Absalom, the novel blends biblical epic with contemporary Jewish-American humour. The Signed First Editions Society edition, with Devis Grebu’s illustrations and Heller’s own signature, is the most collectible format of this title.