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Edmund Wilson’s *The Boys in the Back Room* is a fine press specimen produced by Colt Press. Combining elements of fiction with literary criticism, the work reflects Wilson’s engagement with American literature and the craft of printing. Its compact, meticulously crafted pages exemplify the high standards of private presses and serve as a notable example of fine bookmaking.
First publish date: 1941
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Edmund Wilson
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