{"product_id":"the-laughter-of-my-father-bantam-book-48-1946","title":"The Laughter of My Father, Bantam Book #48 - 1946","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Laughter of My Father\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA meaningful collectible as well as a readable work of literature, \u003cem\u003eThe Laughter of My Father\u003c\/em\u003e is a strong choice for readers interested in classic immigrant writing, Asian American literature, social realism, and important twentieth-century authors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMass Paperback, Good. Moderate edge wear and rubbing. \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDirt and staining to the covers. Small creases and corner wear. Heavy age toning to the pages, which is expected. Some rubbing to the spine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carlos Bulosan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53339343880489,"sku":"1946V1B","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9435\/7545\/files\/thelaughterofmyfather1.webp?v=1784233998","url":"https:\/\/thebookstore.ca\/products\/the-laughter-of-my-father-bantam-book-48-1946","provider":"The Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}