New York: Henry Holt, (1987.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - One of Nichols' more controversial novels - the violence that was Vietnam pervades every aspect of American life. This copy has a lengthy INSCRIPTION by Nichols: "For Max, In hopes that you will always have the chutzpuh, the courage, the joy and the humor to stick by your guns. Hasta la victoria. Siempre!" and dated April 26, 1987. ISBN: 0-8050-0374-6.