1979; illustrated by Alan E. Cober; signed by Norman Mailer inside front; The Franklin Library; hardbound in leather boards with gilt design and lettering; original owners embossed stamp inside front; as-new condition.
 
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The Naked and the Dead is a classic novel by Norman Mailer. It tells the story of a platoon of American soldiers during World War II and their struggles in the Pacific. The novel is renowned for its vivid descriptions of battle and the psychological effects of war on the soldiers.