Signed by Richard Russo directly on the title page, NOT signed to anyone. A photo of Richard Russo at the book signing event will be included with the signed book. Advance Reading Copy. First Edition, First Printing. Softcover. This is an extremely scarce Advance Reading Copy (ARC). It is in softcover and is released before the first edition. ARCs are sent to people in the book business to promote advance sales before the official release date of the hardback. Book is brand new and unread. No dust jacket as issued. Pictorial wraps, in a removable clear protective cover. Winner of the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Made into a fine film starring Paul Newman, Ed Harris and Helen Hunt. This is a beautiful and RARE autographed copy for collectors. Makes a great gift!