The Laughter of My Father, Bantam Book #48 - 1946

The Laughter of My Father by Carlos Bulosan is a vintage literary title by the acclaimed Filipino American writer best known for his powerful writing about immigration, poverty, family, and social struggle. Originally published in hardcover by Harcourt, Brace in 1944, this complete and unabridged Bantam paperback was published in August 1946 as Bantam Book #48.

Blending humour, folklore, family storytelling, and social observation, Bulosan’s work captures village life, hardship, resilience, and the complicated bonds between fathers, sons, and communities. This early Bantam edition has added interest for collectors of vintage paperbacks, Filipino American literature, and mid-century literary fiction.

A meaningful collectible as well as a readable work of literature, The Laughter of My Father is a strong choice for readers interested in classic immigrant writing, Asian American literature, social realism, and important twentieth-century authors

Mass Paperback, Good. Moderate edge wear and rubbing. Dirt and staining to the covers. Small creases and corner wear. Heavy age toning to the pages, which is expected. Some rubbing to the spine.