Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh Press, (1988) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - McKnight's first book, drawing voices from West Africa and black America. This collection of 10 short stories was selected by Margaret Atwood for the 1988 Drue Heinz Literature Prize. SIGNED and dated on the title page. In addition, this is INSCRIBED on the dedication page with words of encouragement "Ronnie - keep reading, keep writing, keep Loafing, Giving up won't get you there! Be well, Reg," 129 pp plus a list of previous winners of the Prize. ISBN: 0-822935899.