THE HELP
- SIGNED
- New York: Amy Einhorn Books / G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2009
New York: Amy Einhorn Books / G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2009. First printing. Fine in fine jacket.. Signed deluxe edition of this story of three women in mid-century Mississippi struggling against their roles, adapted into an Oscar-winning film. Octavia Spencer earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie adaptation of THE HELP. This handsome edition was issued in 2011 to capitalize on the success of the film. 9'' x 5.75''. Original quarter purple cloth over purple boards with gilt titles and decoration. Original unclipped ($30.00) color pictorial dust jacket, with matching promotional wraparound band. Decorative endpapers. 456 pages. Signed by Stockett on the title page. Tiny smudge to front free endpaper. Pages faintly toned. Touches of shelfwear. Else sound and bright.