Hardcover. NY, Poiseidon Press, 1st, 1994, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Hardcover, 586 pages. National Book Award winner. A satirically jaundiced view of modern law and justice chronicles the fortunes of Oscar Crease, a middle-aged college instructor and playwright, as he sues a Hollywood producer for pirating a play. Dust jacket unclipped, with minor edge wear. Small remainder mark on bottom edge. Otherwise, clean and tight copy.