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Stories From the Corner By F.X. Toole (pseudonym of Jerry Boyd) (New York): The Ecco Press, (2000). First edition (stated), first printing. Black remainder mark to the lower page edges, else fine in a fine dust jacket.Collection of stories, one of which is "Million Dollar Baby", the basis for the Academy nominated film directed by Clint Eastwood and featuring Hillary Swank. Jerry Boyd had been a cut man and fight trainer for over twenty years before passing in 2002. PLEASE VIEW FOR MORE GREAT FIRST EDITION BOOKS THANKS! |