Date: 1993. FIRST Edition. Sebastopol (California), Aivia Press, 1993. 8°. 503 pages. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector's mylar. Original Hardcover with dustjacket in FINE condition. Some very minor discoloration to the edge. SIGNED by Payne on the titlepage. C. D. Payne (born C. Douglas Payne) is an American writer of absurdist fiction who is best known for his series of novels about fictional teenager Nick Twisp. They are called the "Youth in Revolt" series or "The Journals of Nick Twisp" In the novels the protagonist, Nick, strives to balance out his budding sexual urges while remaining an intellectual teenager in a world of moronic adults. Along with the "Youth" series he is the author of several other novels including Frisco Pigeon Mambo and Civic Beauties, a parody of politics in the United States, which follows the lives of two teenage twin girls whose father is campaigning to be Vice President. He has also published a play titled, Queen of America: A Royal Comedy in Three Acts. Frisco Pigeon Mambo was bought by Fox Animation, but was never made into a film. Youth in Revolt is in development by Dimension Films. Payne was born in Akron, Ohio in 1949 (July 5). He graduated from Harvard College in 1971. He then moved to California, and has worked as a newspaper editor, cartoonist, typesetter, graphic artist, proofreader, photographer, advertising copywriter, trailer park handyman, and carpenter. He is married and lives in Sonoma ...

Aivia Press, Date: 1993. Stated first edition, number line beginning with 2; signed and inscribed by author; gilt lettering on spine; dustjacket faintly rubbed/bumped/soiled, one small chip/tear at the top spine end; cover very faintly rubbed/bumped/soiled, corners/edges faintly rubbed/bumped, spine ends very lightly rubbed/bumped; edges faintly rubbed/bumped/soiled/sunned, very faintly foxed, top edge faintly foxed; interior ever-so-slightly age-toned throughout, signed and inscribed by author at the top corner of the Title page; binding tight; dustjacket, cover, edges and interior intact and clean, except where noted; due to the size/weight of this item, additional shipping charges may apply for International or Expedited orders. . Signed by Author. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 1993. Aivia Press ISBN 1882647009 9781882647002 [US]

Aivia Pr, Date: 1993-06-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x1. Signed by Author. Aivia Press; Sebastopol, 1993. Hardcover. True First Edition. Signed by author directly on title page. Three Complete Novels in One Book: Youth in Revolt, Youth in Bondage, Youth in Exile. A Very Good, burgundy cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine, binding firm, trace handling marks, some scattered foxing top text block edge and fore-edge, in a Near Fine, trace handling/scuff marks to panels, mild edge/corner wear, Mylar protected, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]. 503pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire. 1993. Aivia Pr ISBN 1882647009 9781882647002 [US]

Sebastopol, California: Aivia Press, Date: 1993. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. First edition. Slightly bowed boards, bumped spine ends thus very good plus in a near fine dustwrapper with damp stains on inside of jacket. Signed by the author on the title page. 1993. Aivia Press ISBN 1882647009 US