NY, Random House, (1952). His first book, winner of the National Book Award and one of the most celebrated African-American novels of all time. In a poll conducted in 1965, 200 critics, authors and editors judged Invisible Man to be "the most distinguished single work" published in the previous 20 years. A high spot of 20th century American literature -- both a classic of African-American fiction and a book that transcends such a racial identification to stand as a literary landmark on its own terms. Fine in a fine dust jacket with two tiny creases near mid-spine and a bit of rubbing on the front flap fold, but still one of the nicest copies we have ever seen of this book, given a dark dust jacket that shows wear very readily. From the collection of Bruce Kahn. [#911030] SOLD