Chicago: Dalkey Archive, (1999.). Although written in the 1940's, this was left unpublished until 1990, when it was finalist for the National Book Award. It is called " a true masterpiece of post World-War II fiction. ISBN: 1-56478-2042.

New York: Norton, (1993.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A long narrative poem on garbage - sometimes funny, sometimes thoughtful - inspired by the author's drive past a burning mountain of the stuff in Florida on I95. Winner of the National Book Award. and considered one of his best books. 121 pp. ISBN: 0-393-035425.

Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press, 2006. dj. Hardcover first edition - National Book Award winner, NY Times Notable Book, Horn Book award winner and more. Although the two books in this series which follow the adventures of a young boy, an African slave who is at times the subject of a "scientific experiment", pampered and taught Latin and Greek at one point, brutalized at other times, have been classified as 'young adult,' they are incredibly well-written, emotionally complex, thoughtful and satisfying historical novels, ones which give a different picture of the American revolution, and ageless in their appeal. Very highly recommended. 351 pp plus an author's note. ISBN: 9780763636791.

Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press, (2008.). First edition - National Book Award winner, NY Times Notable Book, Horn Book award winner and more. Although the two books in this series which follow the adventures of a young boy, an African slave who is at times the subject of a "scientific experiment", pampered and taught Latin and Greek at one point, brutalized at other times, have been classified as 'young adult,' they are incredibly well-written, emotionally complex, thoughtful and satisfying historical novels, ones which give a different picture of the American revolution, and ageless in their appeal. Very highly recommended. 353 pp plus an author's note and a conversation with the author. ISBN: 9780763636791.

New York: The Viking Press, (1975.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A collection of thirty-six poems, winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. Rather uncommon in the hardcover first edition. 83 pp. ISBN: 0-670-63283X.

New York: Norton, (1996.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A collection of short fiction, much of it (including the title novella) set in the nineteenth century. Winner of the National Book Award. 254 pp. ISBN: 0-393-03853X.

New York: Norton, (1996.) dj. Hardcover - A collection of short fiction, much of it (including the title novella) set in the nineteenth century. Winner of the National Book Award. 254 pp. ISBN: 0-393-03853X.

New York: Random House, (1972.) dj. Hardcover first edition - Story of Dunyazade, younger sister of Scheherazade, Perseus and others from mythology and ancient tales. Winner of the National Book Award. 308 pp. Dust jacket by George Giusti. ISBN: 0-394-49139-9.

New York: Random House, (1972.) dj. Hardcover first edition - Story of Dunyazade, younger sister of Scheherazade, Perseus and others from mythology and ancient tales. Winner of the National Book Award. 308 pp. Dust jacket by George Giusti. ISBN: 0-394-49139-9.

New York: Harper Collins / Harper Teen, (2017). SIGNED hardcover first edition - Winner of the 2017 National Book Award for Young People's Literature - the judges described it as "the poignant story of three young people discovering the complicated ways that families love. Grace, Maya, and Joaquin's quest to bond as they search for their biological mother resonates across the many definitions of family. In Benway's able hands, readers feast on a big-hearted and uplifting story about growing up, daring to count on others, and most importantly, having the courage to reveal and embrace our own imperfections." More, this is a book which does not shy away from the discussing the effects of race on adoption and foster care. SIGNED on the title page. 374 pp. ISBN: 978-0062330628.

New York: Brooklyn Arts Press, (2016). A powerful collection by this poet whose writing Eileen Myles has described as "violent, perverse, and tender in its portrayal of American and global horror." Winner of the 2016 National Book Awar for poetry. 89 pp. ISBN: 978-1936767465.

New York: Avon, 1990. Winner of the National Book Award - Novel set in coastal Rhode Island, where Dick Pierce, a struggling fisherman is determined to finish building his boat, his 'Spartina,' despite the costs to his family and himself. Map. 375 pp. ISBN: 0-380-711044.

New York: Avon, 1990. Winner of the National Book Award - Novel set in coastal Rhode Island, where Dick Pierce, a struggling fisherman is determined to finish building his boat, his 'Spartina,' despite the costs to his family and himself. 375 pp. ISBN: 0-380-711044.

New York: Random House, 1988. dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Author's powerful third novel - the story of a brutal killing (of a 14 year old black girl by a white man,named Paris Trout) and its effects on a small Georgia town. National Book Award winner. SIGNED on the title page. 306 pp. ISBN: 0-394-563700.

New York: Random House, 1988. dj. Hardcover first edition - Author's powerful third novel - the story of a brutal killing (of a 14 year old black girl by a white man,named Paris Trout) and its effects on a small Georgia town. National Book Award winner. 306 pp. ISBN: 0-394-563700.

New York: Random House, (1988.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Author's powerful third novel - the story of a brutal killing (of a 14 year old black girl by a white man,named Paris Trout) and its effects on a small Georgia town. INSCRIBED by the author on the front endpaper - "For -- Congratulations for making it to 41. Best wishes" National Book Award winner. 306 pp. Dust jacket by Paul Bacon. ISBN: 0-394-563700.

New York: Random House, (1952.) dj. SIGNED hardcover - A very early printing (same year as the first) of this classic of 20th century literature, Ellison's powerful first novel, winner of the National Book Award, powerful both in its language and in its theme. This copy is INSCRIBED by Ellison on the title page. Striking black and tan dust jacket design by E. McKnight Kauffer, photograph of Ellison on the back cover. 439 pp.

New York: Harper Collins, (2012.) dj. Hardcover first edition - A moving novel which begins in 1988 when an Ojibwe woman is attacked on the reservation, an event which leaves her traumatized and her family devastated. Her most powerful novel, the recipient of the National Book Award for fiction. Afterword. 321 pp. ISBN: 978-0062065247.

New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2001. dj. Hardcover - Franzen's massive third novel, winner of the National Book Award winner, finalist for Pulitzer Prize and a controversial Oprah pick, when he declined to appear on the Oprah show. 587 pp. ISBN: 0-374-129983.

New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (1997.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The author's first book, a powerful historical novel set in the South during the Civil War. The early comments about this book include terms like 'heartbreakingly beautiful, so magificent, spare and eloguent, utterly convincing down to the last haunting detail.' Winner of the National Book Award, and basis for the critically acclaimed and award winning film of the same title. Map endpapers. 356 pp. ISBN: 0-87113-6791.

New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, (1997.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The author's first book, a powerful historical novel set in the South during the Civil War. The early comments about this book include terms like 'heartbreakingly beautiful, so magificent, spare and eloguent, utterly convincing down to the last haunting detail.' Winner of the National Book Award, and basis for the critically acclaimed and award winning film of the same title. Map endpapers. 356 pp. ISBN: 0-87113-6791.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1993. dj. Hardcover - Powerful novel set in Cajun Lousiana in the 1940's. Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award. ISBN: 0-679-414770.

New York: Pantheon, (2002.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The author's critically acclaimed debut novel, which was the surprise winner of the 2002 National Book Award. SIGNED on the title page. Dust jacket praise from Richard Russo, John Casey and Michael Cunningham ('almost threatens to burst with all the life it contains... it's extraordinary.') 353 pp. ISBN: 0-375421440.

New York: Pantheon, (2002.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The author's critically acclaimed debut novel, which was the surprise winner of the 2002 National Book Award. Dust jacket praise from Richard Russo, John Casey and Michael Cunningham ('almost threatens to burst with all the life it contains... it's extraordinary.') SIGNED on the title page. 353 pp. ISBN: 0-375421440.

New York: Pantheon, (2002.) dj. SIGNED hardcover - The author's critically acclaimed debut novel, which was the surprise winner of the 2002 National Book Award. Dust jacket praise from Richard Russo, John Casey and Michael Cunningham ('almost threatens to burst with all the life it contains... it's extraordinary.') SIGNED on the title page. 353 pp. Although this book has a complete number line beginning with a "1" it is not a true first, but is rather a special printing for the "Good Morning America" selection, with a different ISBN than the original publication. ISBN: 0-375421412.

Kingston, NY: McPherson & Company, (2010) dj. Hardcover - Set in West Virginia, this is a novel about "the ruthless and often violent world" of cheap horse racing where everyone is struggling for an edge - or just to survive. Winner of the National Book Award. 225 pp. ISBN: 978-0929701837.