{"product_id":"independent-people-halldor-laxness-46593","title":"Independent People Halldór Laxness | 1946 Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic 1946 first American edition of Independent People by Nobel Prize-winning Icelandic author Halldór Laxness, published by Alfred A. Knopf. This landmark novel is widely regarded as one of the great works of 20th-century world literature, capturing the harsh beauty and independence of rural Icelandic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy retains its original dust jacket, featuring striking period artwork, and is a desirable early Knopf printing from the year of publication (1946). A strong collectible example of an important literary title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\n• Title: Independent People: An Epic\u003cbr\u003e\n• Author: Halldór Laxness\u003cbr\u003e\n• Translator: J. A. Thompson\u003cbr\u003e\n• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf\u003cbr\u003e\n• Year: 1946\u003cbr\u003e\n• Edition: First American Edition\u003cbr\u003e\n• Binding: Hardcover with original dust jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\n• Dust jacket shows visible edge wear, chipping, and small losses, especially at corners and spine ends\u003cbr\u003e\n• Jacket has rubbing and age toning\u003cbr\u003e\n• Hardcover boards are clean and solid\u003cbr\u003e\n• Spine is tight and binding is strong\u003cbr\u003e\n• Pages are clean with light, even toning typical for age\u003cbr\u003e\n• No major markings or writing observed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Field and Maple Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47748770005241,"sku":"000042","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/2161\/8937\/files\/il_fullxfull.7880294629_n7bi.jpg?v=1775496390","url":"https:\/\/fieldandmaplevintage.com\/products\/independent-people-halldor-laxness-46593","provider":"Field and Maple Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}