A very rare book signed and one of the most controversial and important novels to appear at the end of the 20th century in American literature. First edition, issued as a paperback original of this classic work.

Ellis to cancel the remainder of his engagements. Item Number: 6700 New York: Vintage Contemporaries, 1991. This copy was recently signed by Bret Easton Ellis at a recent speaking engagement in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

This was later changed to '14.99' pounds in the second printing. Check out our american psycho first edition selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our literary fiction shops. It is the true first with the numerical line on the copyright page ending in '1.' The jacket is the first issue as well with the price of '10.00' pounds on the front flap. The book itself is in near fine condition bottom front corner as a slight bump and the jacket is unclipped and in fine condition as well. Signed copies are simply impossible to find. The first British is very scarce, as there are no signed copies available on line anywhere.

In 1998, Picador issued the first hardback edition of which this is one. The American publishers cancelled the hardback edition, but were forced to issue the paperback in order to fulfill contractual obligations. Surrounded in controversy, when American Psycho drew much criticism for its violence and sexism. This first British hardcover edition is the true hardcover first edition as there was no American hardcover edition issued, and there is none planned. Filmed in 2000 by Lions Gate Films staring Christian Bale with Willem Dafoe and Reese Witherspoon in supporting roles. This is the first American hardcover edition of this novel ever published.' Quoted from the Centipede Press synopsis. This edition features a fine new introduction by John Langan and a lengthy interview with Bret Easton Ellis. The novel met immediately with attacks and condemnation, but was simultaneously praised by some of the brightest literary lights. Originally slated for publication by Simon and Schuster, the hardcover edition was cancelled and the novel was published in trade paperback by Vintage. 'American Psycho remains one of the most notorious horror novels ever published. Number 85 of 200 numbered copies signed on the colophon by Ellis, John Langon who wrote the introduction and by Ben Baldwin who did the art work.

American psycho first edition