Cruel Shoes by Steve Martin
A visually striking and culturally iconic work blending absurdist humor, short-form prose, and photographic experimentation. Cruel Shoes represents Steve Martin at the height of his late-1970s creative crossover—bridging stand-up comedy, conceptual writing, and art-book sensibilities. The design-forward layout and period photography give the book a strong presence beyond standard trade fiction.
This copy is a first edition (as indicated by copyright page), issued in hardcover with photographic plates. Produced during the era when Martin’s literary output carried genuine countercultural weight, the book has become a cornerstone collectible for fans of comedy history, conceptual literature, and late-20th-century Americana.
Condition is very good, with solid binding, clean pages, and well-preserved interior. Minor exterior handling consistent with age only; overall a strong, display-worthy example.
Cruel Shoes by Steve Martin
A visually striking and culturally iconic work blending absurdist humor, short-form prose, and photographic experimentation. Cruel Shoes represents Steve Martin at the height of his late-1970s creative crossover—bridging stand-up comedy, conceptual writing, and art-book sensibilities. The design-forward layout and period photography give the book a strong presence beyond standard trade fiction.
This copy is a first edition (as indicated by copyright page), issued in hardcover with photographic plates. Produced during the era when Martin’s literary output carried genuine countercultural weight, the book has become a cornerstone collectible for fans of comedy history, conceptual literature, and late-20th-century Americana.
Condition is very good, with solid binding, clean pages, and well-preserved interior. Minor exterior handling consistent with age only; overall a strong, display-worthy example.
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