Kurt Vonnegut

Easton Press Kurt Vonnegut books

Fates Worse Than Death - signed first edition - 1991

The Sirens of Titan - Masterpieces of science fiction - Signed 1991 (unsigned version 2001)
Timequake - signed first edition - 1997
Slaughterhouse Five - signed modern classic - 1998
Bagombo Snuff Box - signed first edition (numbered 1700 copies) - 1999
God Bless you Dr Kevorkian - signed limited edition - 2000
Cat's Cradle - signed limited edition - 2000
Breakfast of champions - signed limited edition - 2001
Slaughterhouse Five - The Great Books of The 20th Century - 2001
Mother Night - signed limited edition - 2003
God bless you Mr Rosewater - signed limited edition - 2003
Welcome to the Monkey House - signed limited edition - 2003
Player Piano - signed limited edition - 2004
Slapstick - signed limited edition - 2004
A Man Without A Country - signed limited edition - 2005
Blue Beard - signed limited edition - 2005
Galapagos - signed limited edition - 2005
While Mortals Sleep - signed first edition - 2010
Look at The Birdie - signed first edition - 2010
Slaughterhouse Five - signed limited edition - 2011 (limited to 850 in slip case)

Franklin Library Kurt Vonnegut books

Slapstick - limited first edition (not signed) - 1976

Slaughterhouse Five - signed limited edition - 1978
Jailbird - limited first edition (not signed) - 1979
Welcome to the Monkey House - worlds greatest writers - 1981
Galapagos - signed first edition - 1985
Blue Beard - signed first edition - 1987
Hocus Pocus - signed first edition - 1990

 

 

Author Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut, an American author celebrated for his unique blend of dark humor, satire, and humanist philosophy, left an indelible mark on literature in the 20th century. Born on November 11, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Vonnegut's early life was shaped by the Great Depression and the profound impact of World War II, experiences that would deeply influence his writing. After studying chemistry at Cornell University, Vonnegut enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II. Captured by German forces during the Battle of the Bulge, he survived the firebombing of Dresden as a prisoner of war, an experience that would haunt him for the rest of his life and provide the backdrop for his most famous work, Slaughterhouse-Five.

Following the war, Vonnegut pursued a career in writing, initially struggling to find success. However, his breakthrough came with the publication of Player Piano in 1952, followed by a string of critically acclaimed novels, including The Sirens of Titan, Cat's Cradle, and God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater. Vonnegut's distinctive style, characterized by its blend of science fiction, satire, and moral introspection, earned him a devoted readership and solidified his reputation as one of America's most innovative and influential authors. His works often explored themes of free will, the absurdity of human existence, and the destructive nature of war, all while maintaining a keen sense of empathy and compassion for his characters. Slaughterhouse-Five, published in 1969, remains Vonnegut's seminal work, a groundbreaking novel that defies traditional narrative conventions as it recounts the experiences of a soldier named Billy Pilgrim, who becomes "unstuck in time" and witnesses the horrors of war and the bombing of Dresden from a detached and existential perspective. Kurt Vonnegut is also one of the most published of all authors by the Easton Press and Franklin Library. There is also a strong demand for leather bound editions of his novels, and signed Kurt Vonnegut books.

Throughout his career, Vonnegut continued to challenge societal norms and confront the existential anxieties of modern life through his fiction, essays, and public speaking engagements. His wit and wisdom endeared him to readers of all ages, while his advocacy for human rights, environmentalism, and social justice cemented his status as a beloved cultural icon. Kurt Vonnegut's literary legacy endures as a testament to the power of storytelling to illuminate the human condition with honesty, humor, and empathy. His works continue to inspire readers to question authority, embrace empathy, and confront the absurdities of the world with courage and compassion. Though Vonnegut passed away on April 11, 2007, his timeless wisdom and unparalleled storytelling continue to resonate with audiences around the world.