Walter S. Tevis – The Hustler [Color Of Money] – First UK Edition 1960 – Fine Copy with SIGNED Photo of Paul Newman
£750.00
A first edition, first printing of ‘The Hustler’ published by Michael Joseph in 1960. A fine book without inscriptions (small tape burns to the endpapers) in a fined unclipped wrapper. SIGNED photo of Paul Newman (star of the movie ‘Color of Money’) to the front endpaper.
The Hustler (1960) by Walter S. Tevis is a gripping novel about “Fast” Eddie Felson, a young, talented pool player who hustles his way through underground pool halls. Determined to beat the legendary Minnesota Fats, Eddie struggles with self-doubt, addiction, and the psychological toll of high-stakes competition. The novel explores themes of ambition, self-destruction, and redemption, offering a raw, noir inspired look at the world of professional hustling and gambling.
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A first edition, first printing of ‘The Hustler’ published by Michael Joseph in 1960. A fine book without inscriptions (small tape burns to the endpapers) in a fined unclipped wrapper. SIGNED photo of Paul Newman (star of the movie ‘Color of Money’) to the front endpaper.
The Hustler (1960) by Walter S. Tevis is a gripping novel about “Fast” Eddie Felson, a young, talented pool player who hustles his way through underground pool halls. Determined to beat the legendary Minnesota Fats, Eddie struggles with self-doubt, addiction, and the psychological toll of high-stakes competition. The novel explores themes of ambition, self-destruction, and redemption, offering a raw, noir inspired look at the world of professional hustling and gambling.
