William Saroyan - Sons Come and Go, Mothers Hang in Forever - Franklin Library - Signed First Edition - 1976

William Saroyan – Sons Come and Go, Mothers Hang in Forever (Franklin Library, 1976) - Signed First Edition

Edition note:
Privately printed by The Franklin Library exclusively for members of The First Edition Society. Illustrated by Al Hirschfeld, with additional portrait artwork by Herbert Yohn for the introductory materials.

Introduction:
Published in 1976, Sons Come and Go, Mothers Hang in Forever is William Saroyan’s reflective and character-driven work, written in his familiar conversational style. Blending memory, humor, and observation, Saroyan explores themes of family, identity, and the emotional threads that bind generations. Known for his warmth and distinctly human storytelling, Saroyan uses this volume to meditate on the people who shaped his world—particularly the enduring presence of mothers in family life and memory.

Content:
This Franklin Library first edition opens with an intimate introductory dialogue between Saroyan and Aaron Garabedian, offering insight into the origins of the book and the author’s own reflections on its tone and themes. Al Hirschfeld’s expressive line drawings appear throughout the text, capturing Saroyan’s unmistakable personality and complementing the narrative with lively, character-rich illustrations. Additional biographical material and a portrait by Herbert Yohn provide context on Saroyan’s life, career, and literary significance.

Features:
Publisher: The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania
Year: 1976
Author: William Saroyan
Illustrator: Al Hirschfeld (with portrait by Herbert Yohn)
Edition: First Edition Society
Binding: Full tan leather with gilt decorative patterning
Endpapers: Brown moiré
Page edges: Gilt
Ribbon marker: Satin
Paper: Archival-quality, acid-neutral paper
Special content: Introductory conversation and biographical section prepared for The First Edition Society

Condition:
Excellent condition. Clean pages, strong binding, bright gilt, and no writing or marks. A very well-preserved copy.

Shipping:
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking number.