Octavo, 174pp. Black hardcover, title in gilt over black spine. Stated ""Fifteenth Printing, October 1993"" on copyright page. Paired with the publisher's later state dust jacket, lacking retail price, a bright, fine example. Signed by Toni Morrison on the title page. Toni Morrison (1931-2019) was an influential American novelist, essayist, editor, and professor, celebrated for her profound exploration of the African American experience. With a career spanning several decades, Morrison authored acclaimed works such as Beloved, Song of Solomon, and The Bluest Eye, earning her numerous awards, including a Pulitzer Prize in 1988 and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. Beyond her literary achievements, Morrison was a trailblazer for African American writers, using her powerful voice to advocate for social justice and illuminate the complexities of race, gender, and identity in American society.