American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis (First Edition, First Printing, 1991)

True first edition, first printing of Bret Easton Ellis’s American Psycho, published by Vintage Contemporaries in 1991. This is the original U.S. paperback edition, identifiable by the complete 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 number line and original $11.00 cover price.

One of the most controversial and culturally significant American novels of the late twentieth century, American Psychowas originally scheduled for publication by Simon & Schuster before the publisher withdrew from the project amid intense controversy. Vintage subsequently published the novel as a paperback original. Its notoriety, lasting cultural influence, and fragile original format have made attractive first-printing copies increasingly collectible.

This copy is in very good condition, with bright, clean covers, a strong uncreased spine, tight binding, and only light evidence of handling. Some expected age toning is present to the text block. An exceptionally attractive example of a highly sought-after modern first edition.