John Grisham – A Painted House (2001)

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John Grisham – A Painted House (2001) | First Edition, First Printing Hardcover

John Grisham’s A Painted House (2001) is a beautifully preserved First Edition, First Printing hardcover published by Doubleday in February 2001. This collectible copy includes its original illustrated dust jacket and is offered in Near Fine condition, with exceptionally clean pages that appear unread.

A Different Side of John Grisham

Best known for his bestselling legal thrillers, John Grisham ventures into the world of literary and historical fiction with A Painted House, a moving coming-of-age novel inspired by his childhood in rural Arkansas.

Set in the summer and autumn of 1952, the story follows seven-year-old Luke Chandler, whose family struggles to make a living growing cotton in the Arkansas Delta.

As migrant workers arrive to help with the harvest, Luke witnesses family tensions, violence, secrets, and the harsh realities of rural life. His childhood innocence gradually gives way to a deeper understanding of the complicated adult world around him.

Rich in atmosphere and Southern storytelling, A Painted House captures the traditions, hardships, and unforgettable characters of mid-twentieth-century American farm life.

First Edition, First Printing

This copy is a genuine Doubleday First Edition, First Printing, verified directly from its copyright page.

• Author: John Grisham
• Title: A Painted House
• Publisher: Doubleday
• Publication Date: February 2001
• Edition: First Edition
• Printing: First Printing
• Number Line: 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2
• Binding: Hardcover
• Dust Jacket: Original illustrated jacket
• ISBN-10: 038550120X
• ISBN-13: 9780385501200
• Language: English
• Country: United States
• Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Southern Fiction, Coming-of-Age

Condition – Near Fine / Near Fine

Hardcover: Beautifully preserved boards with clean surfaces, sharp corners, and minimal signs of handling. The binding appears tight and secure.

Interior: Exceptionally clean, pristine pages that appear unread. No writing, highlighting, inscriptions, or other interior markings reported.

Dust Jacket: Original illustrated dust jacket in Near Fine condition, with attractive color and only minimal signs of shelf wear or handling.

Overall: An outstanding, carefully preserved vintage hardcover that presents beautifully and would make an attractive addition to a John Grisham collection.

Why Collect This Edition?

A Painted House represents an important departure from Grisham’s familiar legal thrillers, demonstrating his talent for character-driven historical storytelling.

This First Edition, First Printing offers collectors an appealing opportunity to own an early hardcover printing of one of Grisham’s most distinctive novels.

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The book pictured is the actual copy offered for sale. It will be carefully packaged to protect the hardcover and original dust jacket during shipment.