The Short Regin of Pippen IV

John Steinbeck's The Short Reign of Pippin IV (1957) Vintage Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket

A charming vintage edition of John Steinbeck's satirical novel The Short Reign of Pippin IV, published by Viking Press in 1957 and retaining its highly collectible original dust jacket designed by renowned illustrator William Pène du Bois.

Best known for literary classics such as The Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden, and Cannery Row, Steinbeck took a lighter and more whimsical approach with this clever political satire. Set in a fictionalized France, The Short Reign of Pippin IV blends humor, social commentary, and Steinbeck's unmistakable storytelling style into a delightful and often overlooked work from the Nobel Prize-winning author.

The colorful dust jacket makes this an attractive display piece for collectors of mid-century literature, Steinbeck enthusiasts, and vintage book lovers alike.