Leo James Herlihy – Midnight Cowboy – First UK Edition 1966

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Leo James Herlihy – Midnight Cowboy – First UK Edition 1966

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£185.00

A first edition, first printing published by Cape in 1966. A near fine book with one neat name to the front endpaper (Ian Harrison-Ford). Some light spotting to the top edge. In a near fine unclipped wrapper – a superb example.
“Midnight Cowboy” is a groundbreaking novel written by James Leo Herlihy, later adapted into an iconic film directed by John Schlesinger. Set in the gritty underworld of New York City, it tells the story of Joe Buck, a naive Texan cowboy who dreams of making it big as a male prostitute, and Ratso Rizzo, a crippled con artist. The novel and film explore themes of loneliness, friendship, and the harsh realities of urban life. Both are celebrated for their bold depiction of unconventional characters and their impact on American cinema and literature, earning critical acclaim and multiple awards.


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A first edition, first printing published by Cape in 1966. A near fine book with one neat name to the front endpaper (Ian Harrison-Ford). Some light spotting to the top edge. In a near fine unclipped wrapper – a superb example.
“Midnight Cowboy” is a groundbreaking novel written by James Leo Herlihy, later adapted into an iconic film directed by John Schlesinger. Set in the gritty underworld of New York City, it tells the story of Joe Buck, a naive Texan cowboy who dreams of making it big as a male prostitute, and Ratso Rizzo, a crippled con artist. The novel and film explore themes of loneliness, friendship, and the harsh realities of urban life. Both are celebrated for their bold depiction of unconventional characters and their impact on American cinema and literature, earning critical acclaim and multiple awards.