Ultimately, it was on the list for a total 46 weeks. In total, Roots spent 22 weeks at the #1 spot on The Times' list, including each of the first 18 weeks of 1977. The television adaptation of the book aired in January 1977 and within seven months of its release, Roots had sold over 1.5 million copies. By mid-November, it had risen to the #1 spot on the list. Published in October 1976 amid significant advance expectations, Roots was immediately successful, garnering a slew of positive reviews and debuting at #5 of The New York Times Best Seller list. and you know that especially I do in deep appreciation of your great help with Roots- Sincerely, and with brotherly love! Alex Haley October 22, 1976.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “For Jinx, and Molly, and Ellis, and Abel- Kunta Kinte’s family wishes the very warm best to all of you. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1976.įirst edition of “the most highly acclaimed book of our time” (Washington Post). Octavo, original half cloth.
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