The World of Beretta: An International Legend Black Brower was in the thick

Brower was in the thick of battle when John McPhee profiled him for the New Yorker in a piece that would evolve into Encounters with the Archdruid

A typed sheet giving background information is tipped in and a small newspaper clipping is taped to the back endpaper

South of Richmond

Marcos Furer and John MacGillivray spent thousands of hours in remote locations to capture a stunning collection of images that help make the 400-page opus an instant classic

Modern day

The World of Beretta: An International Legend Black Brower was in the thickR. L. Wilson, The World of Beretta: An International Legend. NY: Random House, 2000. Hardbound in dust jacket. xii, 372 pages. Oversize. Illustrated, bibliography, index. 1st edition. Signed and inscribed by the author. Book and dust jacket are fine. $45. Note this book is from the Fender collection and carries the owners signature on the front endpaper along with his blind stamp.