Something Happened

Joseph Heller. First edition stated. Dust Jacket: Near Fine. An unclipped jacket with original price $10.00 on inside flap, designed by the great Paul Bacon. In mylar protective wrapper. Hardcover: Near Fine. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1974. No markings or writing in the book, 569 pp. This was his first novel after Catch-22 and his third book overall. Published in 1974 by Knopf, this is one of the major works of twentieth century literature. Something Happened is different than Catch-22 in both substance and tone and it is but another example of the incredible talent of this writer. The story deals with a very disfunctional family and its patriarch's behavior. It is funny as well as poignant.