ROOTS. THE SAGA OF AN AMERICAN FAMILY. Uncorrected Proof Copy of Haley’s epic novel. 8vo. 569 pp.
Very Good or better in the original stiff beige paper wraps, black lettering on the front panel with a hint of overall light use. Light ink stamp of Paul R. Reynolds Inc, New York, Haley’s literary agent, on the front cover, half title and title page.
A near fine copy showing minimal use except for the actual handwritten edit notations from Reynolds. ROOTS was the publishing sensation of the 1970s and remains the most important 20th century literary event in black literature.
It was adapted into the hugely popular, 12-hour television miniseries, ROOTS, in 1977 [The first ever TV miniseries], and a 14-hour sequel, Roots: The Next Generations, in 1979.
Haley earned a Pulitzer Prize special award in 1977 for Roots & the television miniseries garnered numerous awards, including nine Emmys & a Peabody. Roots is Haley’s second book following his collaboration on The Autobiography of Malcolm X.
