Presentation copy of the author's first book. Presentation copy of the author's first book, inscribed in black ink to the front pastedown, 'For Norm from Oscar of the old S.F. Ex. Oct. '73 - S.F.'

The novel fictionalises events from Acosta's own life, while depicting the Chicano movement in the fictional barrio of 'Tooner Flats' in East Los Angeles.

First edition, first printing, inscribed by the author; 8vo; illustrated in black and white, unmarked internally; publisher's pale grey cloth, white lettering to spine, device blindstamped to upper cover, orange endpapers, with the price-clipped pictorial dustjacket by Frank Ansley, spine panel very slightly faded, minor edge-wear, else near-fine.