LEBOWITZ, Fran. Metropolitan Life.

(New York, NY): E.P. Dutton, 1978. First edition. Octavo. 177 pages. The author’s first book, a witty, sometimes curmudgeonly, often helpful look at various fads, crazes, morals, fashions, and mores in contemporary America. The collection of essays which range from comments on good weather to a pontifical guide for the truly ambitious, has now obtained cult status. This is a near fine copy, small spot to last page in a near fine bright dust jacket. Scarce in this hardcover format, particularly in the first printing.