Rare SIGNED ARC - The Story of Edgar Sawtelle Signed Advance Uncorrected Proof! Only one on Ebay! Start Price USD 300.00 Current Price USD 300.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 30, 2008 End Time Tuesday, October 07, 2008 Location Washington See more about 'Rare SIGNED ARC - The Story of Edgar Sawtelle' Description Up for auction is a RARE ADVANCE UNCORRECTED PROOF of THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE which is SIGNED by David Wroblewski! THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE has been on the New York Times Bestseller list for FOURTEEN WEEKS and is already on its Fifth Printing, making it one of the hottest titles of the year. Now it has been chosen as OPRAH’S next BOOK CLUB PICK and is destined to become HUGE.   The last SIGNED FIRST PRINTING of THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE sold on Ebay for $123. The FIRST PRINTING consists of 28,000 copies. An ADVANCE UNCORRECTED PROOF on the other hand, may have had a couple thousand copies printed. On top of that, maybe only a few hundred were actually SIGNED by the author. In fact, you can purchase a SIGNED ADVANCE READING COPY of THE STORY OF EDGAR SAWTELLE online at LemuriaBooks for $350. So this is truly a RARE item.   I will listen to any offers!   Please note that the ADVANCE UNCORRECTED PROOF shows a little wear around the four corners, but is otherwise in Good to Near-Mint condition and is BRAND NEW and UNREAD. Also, the ADVANCE UNCORRECTED PROOF is a Softcover.   PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:   Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life with his parents on their farm in remote northern Wisconsin. For generations, the Sawtelles have raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose thoughtful companionship is epitomized by Almondine, Edgar's lifelong friend and ally. But with the unexpected return of Claude, Edgar's paternal uncle, turmoil consumes the Sawtelles' once peaceful home. When Edgar's father dies suddenly, Claude insinuates himself into the life of the farm—and into Edgar's mother's affections.   Grief-stricken and bewildered, Edgar tries to prove Claude played a role in his father's death, but his plan backfires—spectacularly. Forced to flee into the vast wilderness lying beyond the farm, Edgar comes of age in the wild, fighting for his survival and that of the three yearling dogs who follow him. But his need to face his father's murderer and his devotion to the Sawtelle dogs turn Edgar ever homeward.   David Wroblewski is a master storyteller, and his breathtaking scenes—the elemental north woods, the sweep of seasons, an iconic American barn, a fateful vision rendered in the falling rain—create a riveting family saga, a brilliant exploration of the limits of language, and a compulsively readable modern classic.   ATTENTION BIDDERS:   I will only accept payment through Paypal (U.S. Funds). Sorry, no exceptions. Payment must be received within FIVE CALENDAR DAYS of the auction ending, or the item will be relisted.  For shipping in the U.S., the price will be $10.00. That includes UPS Ground, insurance, tracking and handling. For shipping OUTSIDE of the U.S., please contact me first for estimates. No returns! If you have any other questions, please contact me. Thanks for bidding and good luck! Place a Bid!