fiction writers of the twentieth century. His works include The Grapes of Wrath, Of Mice and Men, and East of Eden. For his efforts he was awarded the Pulitzer and Nobel prizes. Rare S.P. "John Steinbeck", 6" x 9" b/w, a fine close-up profile portrait of Steinbeck puffing his pipe during a late visit to the U.S.S.R., signed in black ink near right margin. Last four letters are in a darker area, else fine.