From Here to Eternity by James Jones (Post 1977 Book-of-the-Month Hardcover in Dust Jacket) • Author: James Jones (1921–1976) • Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons New York, NY U.S.A. 1951 “Diamond Head, Hawaii, 1941. Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt is a champion welterweight and a fine bugler. But when he refuses to join the company's boxing team, he gets "the treatment" that may break him or kill him. First Sgt. Milton Anthony Warden knows how to soldier better than almost anyone, yet he's risking his career to have an affair with the commanding officer's wife. Both Warden and Prewitt are bound by a common bond: the Army is their heart and blood . . .and, possibly, their death. In this magnificent but brutal classic of a soldier's life, James Jones portrays the courage, violence and passions of men and women who live by unspoken codes and with unutterable despair. . .in the most important American novel to come out of World War II, a masterpiece that captures as no other the honor and savagery of men.” x + 803pp. Author's acclaimed FIRST book, and winner of the National Book award. Basis for Columbia Picture's 1953 film, director Fred Zinnemann's acclaimed film production which won 8 out of the 13 Oscars it was nominated for at the 1954 Academy awards. James Jones (1921–1976) was one of the most accomplished American authors of the World War II generation. He served in the United States Army from 1939 to 1944 and was present at the attack on Pearl Harbor as well as the battle for Guadalcanal, where he was decorated with a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Hardcover has hunter green cloth boards, gold lettering on spine in a Good complete dust jacket. The jacket’s protected within a glassine covering. Jacket states Book of Month Club Edition and shows 2261 as stock code. Interior is tight, clean, and unmarked. No ownership markings. Size: 8vo – over 7 - 9” tall, 813pp. Condition: Fine (As New) Hardcover in Good complete Dust Jacket – Always privately owned. No ownership markings. Book Club Edition. Copyright 1951. No explicit edition nor print-run info found in book, although this copy had to be printed sometime in or after 1977 because the dust jacket dates Jones’ death and gives dates of publications after his death. Print code of “T6” in margin of p 803. Lack of MSR on DJ and statement of Book Club Edition on jacket implies BCE. Manufactured in U.S.A. No ISBN nor LCCN. Notes on Condition/Edition ratings: Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.” Using the same term as coin collectors, “can’t guarantee it is uncirculated, but it looks very much like it could be.” Booksellers need similar grading to describe this... Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Same sort of thing about grading as Fine above except generally used for newer publication dates for titles still in print. Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age title, shows the book has been read or previously owned. Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.) Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Usually requires repair to be usable. Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end. 1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy for their collection. Thanks for looking!