NY: Random House, 1980. First edition. 295pp. Gray paper over boards, red quarter-cloth; stamped in gilt to front board and spine; dust jacket. Signed and inscribed by Bambara to the half-title.
The debut novel by the American writer Toni Cade Bambara (1939-1995); a story about a woman-centered healing ceremony among the Black community activists of a fictional Southern town. Though not stated, edited by Toni Morrison, who championed Bambara during her tenure at Random House.
Publisher's remainder stamp to textblock top, else fine in an unclipped jacket with mild toning to flaps.
