CANDYFREAK: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE CHOCOLATE UNDERBELLY OF AMERICA

written by STEVE ALMOND

inscribed by STEVE ALMOND on quotation page: 

"Oh Joan / (you high-grade freak)... / Your tongue needs / love... / Eat chocolate. / xo / Steve / Almond"

The author signed this when he came by The Booksmith here in San Francisco. I worked there for many years. He was excited that I had actually read his book in advance of its publication, hence the somewhat effusive inscription. The book is an interesting exploration of the candy business in the U.S. about 2 decades ago. 

I bought this book new and it is in very good condition. I take excellent care of my books in my smoke-free environment.

Notes on condition:

dust jacket: crisp and clean, no marks or tears; store inventory / price sticker adhered to back cover

cover: chocolate brown papered boards with blind stamped lettering on front board and silver stamped lettering on spine - all clean, no marks or dents

interior pages: clean and crisp, no marks or rips

sewn binding: all pages secure

Please see photos to get a sense of the great condition, distinctive inscription and interesting content.

ISBN: 1565124219

publisher: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill / Workman Publishing, based in Chapel Hill, NC

year published: 2004

Copyright information regarding edition: specifically states First Edition, and further indicates first printing status with a number run of 

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Original price: $21.95 printed on unclipped dust jacket flap

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