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This handsome hardcover edition of Amy Tan's second novel, The Kitchen God's Wife, is in fine condition, almost new, with a fine dust jacket. First printing, confirmed by the full number line on the copyright page. Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1991; published simultaneously in Canada. Designed by MaryJane DiMassi. Amy Tan's second novel deals extensively with Chinese-American female identity and draws closely on the story of her own mother's life. a deeply personal book for Tan. The title refers to an old Chinese folktale. Tan's novel uses this legend as a frame for the story of Winnie Louie, who at last reveals to her American-born daughter Pearl the secrets of a difficult marriage and the hardships she endured in China during the Japanese occupation. The novel reached the New York Times Best Seller list within its first month of publication and remained there for thirty-eight weeks. A review in Time magazine declared that the novel exceeded the high expectations raised by Tan's magnificent first novel. I've read this one myself and would recommend it without hesitation.

This beautiful first edition hardcover is in fine condition. The pages are clean, crisp, and unmarked, remaining tight and square in their binding. The beige cloth boards are well-preserved, with gilt lettering along the spine. The dust jacket is unmarked and well-kept.

This beautiful first printing hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is near fine, blue cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book.

This beautiful first edition hardcover is in near fine condition. With an inscription on the front endpaper, the pages remain tight, clean, and unmarked, and the book is tight and square. The dust jacket is near fine, and the red cloth boards feature bright gilt lettering on the spine and front cover.

This like-new hardcover is in near fine condition—tight, square, unmarked, with pages that appear unread. The dust jacket is also near fine. Features include beige cloth boards and bright gilt lettering on the spine. The Bonesetter’s Daughter by Amy Tan (2001) explores identity, memory, and the intricate bonds between mothers and daughters. Spanning generations, it moves between present-day San Francisco and early 20th-century China.

This beautiful first printing softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight and unmarked, and the book is square, clean, and well-preserved.