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Trixie by Wallace Graves, 1969 First Edition Hardcover Book, Rare Vintage Fiction, Knopf Black Americana

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Add a remarkable piece of 1960s literary history to your collection. This is a stated First Edition of Trixie by Wallace Graves, published in 1969 by Alfred A. Knopf. Featuring its original, iconic unclipped dust jacket, this book is highly collectible and a striking addition to any Black Americana or vintage fiction library.

The dust jacket boasts a stunning, high-contrast minimalist black silhouette of a woman with a prominent afro, framed by a vibrant, retro-yellow border and bold pink typography. This stark, beautiful design perfectly captures the visual aesthetic of the late 1960s Black Power and Civil Rights eras, making it a standout display piece for collectors of Black Americana and mid-century graphic art.

Synopsis: Set against the turbulent backdrop of the mid-1960s, Trixie is a powerful, satirical, and fast-paced novel written in a diary format. It follows fifteen-year-old Trixie Mae Smith, a resilient and sharp-witted young woman from Watts, Los Angeles, who is lured onto a college campus with promises of an education and secretly lives in a music practice room. Beginning on the exact day of JFK's assassination, the story chronicles Trixie’s rapid education, her interactions with well-meaning but flawed academic mentors, and her relationship with a Black Power activist boyfriend. It is a raw, compelling exploration of identity, race, and survival during a defining moment in American history.

Condition Details
Edition: Stated First Edition (1969)
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York
Binding: Hardcover with original cloth boards
Dust Jacket: Present and Unclipped (original retail price intact). Currently protected in a clear, removable archival Mylar sleeve.

Overall good vintage condition with some wear consistent with age and use. Please see pictures!

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