Approaches to Writing by Paul Horgan — title page — title page

Approaches to Writing by Paul Horgan — signature — signature

Approaches to Writing by Paul Horgan — copyright page — copyright page

Approaches to Writing by Paul Horgan — spine — spine

Paul Horgan was one of the most decorated men of letters the Southwest ever produced, a two-time Pulitzer winner whose Great River: The Rio Grande in North American History remains a landmark of regional writing. Long associated with New Mexico and the borderlands, Horgan moved fluently between history, fiction, and the essay. Approaches to Writing collects his reflections on the writer's craft, paired with a provisional bibliography of his work by James Kraft, and stands as a generous, hard-won meditation from a master at the height of his powers.

This is the first printing of 1973, issued by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, and it carries a warm holograph inscription from Horgan on the front free endpaper, signed in his own hand to a named recipient. An author's signed presentation copy of a book about the very act of writing is a quietly special thing, joining the words on the page to the hand that made them. The green cloth binding and gilt-lettered spine round out a genuine, documentable association copy.

First printing (1973), inscribed by Paul Horgan

The copyright page states 'First printing, 1973.' Inscribed and signed by the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and Santa Fe author Paul Horgan. This is a Farrar, Straus and Giroux book; see how Farrar, Straus and Giroux states its first printings.

Author	Paul Horgan
Publisher	Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Year	1973
ISBN	0-374-10569-3
Edition	First printing (1973), inscribed by Paul Horgan
Signed	Yes — Inscribed to a recipient and signed by Paul Horgan on the front endpaper.
Condition	Green cloth hardcover, spine sunned.
Topic	Writing & authorship (essays)

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