First edition, first printing. xii, 320pp. Quarter bound in ruby red cloth over cream paper-covered boards with gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Volume is neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. In its original dust wrapper, very slightly shelf worn and lightly bumped on extreme edges. Dust jacket now protected in an archival quality Mylar wrapper fitted without the use of tape or adhesives.
Irving's tenth novel. While reporting from India, New York journalist has his left hand eaten by a lion - and millions of TV views see the incident. A woman wants to give him her husband's left hand as a transplant, once he is dead. The problem is that he is very much still alive.
