Idiots First, by Bernard Malamud | 1963 First Edition - Vintage Short Stories - Farrar Straus & Co

Idiots First is Bernard Malamud's 1963 debut short story collection, a landmark work that weaves realism and imaginative storytelling to examine the complexities of human connection and resilience. This first edition from Farrar Straus & Co shows its age with minor water staining on the boards and spine, along with light wear to the dust jacket, though the interior pages remain clean and unmarked. A meaningful addition to any thoughtful reader's collection, particularly for those drawn to mid-century American literature and Malamud's compassionate exploration of ordinary lives.