1999 - Monsoon
1999 - Monsoon
Macmillan published the first British edition on March 12, 1999
Macmillan published the first British edition on March 12, 1999
St. Martin's Press published the first American edition May 25, 1999
St. Martin's Press published the first American edition May 25, 1999
I own an exceedingly rare Uncorrected Proof copy
I own an exceedingly rare Uncorrected Proof copy
I now only own 1 copy of the first printing of the British first edition
I now only own 1 copy of the first printing of the British first edition
A very special copy that Wilbur gave to his dear wife, Danielle, who was dying from brain cancer. When I saw this book for sale, I contacted Wilbur, and, sure enough, he confirmed what I thought: namely, it had been stolen from him.
A very special copy that Wilbur gave to his dear wife, Danielle, who was dying from brain cancer. When I saw this book for sale, I contacted Wilbur, and, sure enough, he confirmed what I thought: namely, it had been stolen from him.
Here is what he told me:
Thanks so much for this. The copy must have been stolen from my library.
I have managed to get it back.
All best wishes,
Wilbur
A couple of unique signatures I found on the Internet, neither are mine
A couple of unique signatures I found on the Internet, neither are mine
I have owned and sold numerous signed copies of MONSOON
I have owned and sold numerous signed copies of MONSOON
The copies below are first printings
The copies below are first printings
This copy is the one Wilbur gave to his mother-in-law
This copy is the one Wilbur gave to his mother-in-law
Suzanne assisted Wilbur with the publishing of this novel
Suzanne assisted Wilbur with the publishing of this novel
St. Martin's Press published its first edition on May 25, 1999
St. Martin's Press published its first edition on May 25, 1999
I own an exceedingly rare Advance Reading copy
I own an exceedingly rare Advance Reading copy
This is even more scarce because Wilbur signed it
This is even more scarce because Wilbur signed it
I own 1 copy of the American first edition, and it is signed
I own 1 copy of the American first edition, and it is signed
Signed copies are rare; I have never seen another signed copy
Signed copies are rare; I have never seen another signed copy