THE ADVENTURES OF JUAN CHICASPATAS

Houston: Arte Pùblico Press, 1985. First edition. Very good plus.. Inscribed first printing of this fantastical short mock epic about the myths and history of Mexico and the American Southwest by the foundational Chicano author. 8.5'' x 5.5''. Original saddle-stapled color pictorial wrappers. 48 pages. Inscribed by Anaya on title page: "Fernando E. Vega / May all your aventuras / be as full of joy / and insight. / Rudolfo Anaya / Nov. 12, 1996." Light edgewear, tiny crease to top corner of front wrapper. Crisp.