Michael Chabon wrote at least parts of his numerous bestselling novels during his many residencies at the McDowell Colony, the famed artist retreat in Peterborough, NH. The Colony has played host over the years to the likes of Aaron Copland, Robert Frost, Toni Morrison, Thornton Wilder, Leonard Bernstein, James Baldwin and Alice Walker. This is a near fine or better Special Edition of Chabon's Bookends signed with a flourish in marker on the books title page. Chabon served as Chairman of McDowell's Board for nearly ten years until 2020. The book was signed by the author at the 2018 McDowell "Medal Day" on Sunday August 12th. 8vo. 175 pages - Publishers' blue cloth boards with titles in black and gilt, issued without a dust jacket. Some softening to the lower spine tip and may be some spotting or a few finger smudges to the cloth boards. Overall, a beautiful copy of this Special Edition of 1,000 copies to benefit the McDowell Colony and signed by the author.