The World Is My Home: A Memoir by James A. Michener (1992, HC/DJ, 1st Edition)

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Era: 1990s Inscribed: No Language: English Publication Year: 1991 Features: Illustrated Endpapers, First Edition Country of Origin: United States Narrative Type: Nonfiction Original Language: English Personalize: No Number of Pages: 512 Pages Signed: No Personalized: No Format: Hardcover Item Length: 9.8 in Ex Libris: No Topic: General, Literary Author: James A. Michener Intended Audience: Adults Book Series: James A. Michener Brand: Unbranded width: 6.7 in Item Width: 6.7 in Vintage: No Book Title: World Is My Home : a Memoir Genre: Biography & Autobiography Item Weight: 32.6 Oz ISBN: 9780679401346 Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Illustrator: Yes Type: Novel Edition: First Edition, First Printing

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The World Is My Home: A Memoir by James A. Michener (1992, HC/DJ, 1st Edition). He won the Pulitzer Prize for Tales of the South Pacific in 1948 and went on to publish more than 40 titles during his career. Like New (LN). Dust jacket is clean with only the most minimal shelf wear. The World Is My Home is Pulitzer Prize–winning author James A. Michener’s expansive and reflective memoir, published in 1992. Known for his sweeping epics such as Hawaii, Alaska, Texas, and The Source, Michener here tells the story of his own remarkable life — from humble beginnings in Pennsylvania to his journeys across the globe, his literary career, and his deep fascination with cultures, history, and storytelling. The book blends personal anecdotes, reflections on the craft of writing, and Michener’s encounters with world events and politics. It offers insight into both the man and the imagination behind his enduring works of fiction. About the Author: James A. Michener (1907–1997) was one of America’s most prolific and celebrated authors, known for his sweeping, meticulously researched novels that captured the essence of entire regions and cultures. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Tales of the South Pacific in 1948 and went on to publish more than 40 titles during his career. --- Condition Like New (LN). Dust jacket is clean with only the most minimal shelf wear. Boards and spine sharp and bright. Pages crisp, clean, and tightly bound, showing no writing, highlighting, or marks. An excellent collector’s copy of this First Edition memoir.