Key West, (n.p.), [c. 1971]. The first draft manuscript of McGuane's third novel, which was made into a movie and which secured his reputation as a major American author (as opposed to a "promising" young writer). McGuane himself directed the film adaptation, which starred Peter Fonda and Margot Kidder. Photocopy of McGuane's 227-page typescript, labeled "first draft" and with his address stamp on each page. Some staining to cover page, still a very good copy. In a much tattered envelope hand-addressed from Jim Harrison to Dan Gerber and dated 1972. With textual variations between this and the published text. The earliest version of the novel to have ever been offered on the market, with distinguished provenance. [#911233] SOLD

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