The Mad Man (1994) Signed First Edition Reference

The Mad Man marks Delany’s decisive move from science fiction to literary fiction. Published by Richard Kasak Books (Masquerade Books) in 1994, the novel follows John Marr, a graduate student investigating the murder of a Korean-American philosopher, while simultaneously exploring the sexual underworld of New York City in explicit, unapologetic detail.

First Edition Identification

Publisher: Richard Kasak Books / Masquerade Books, New York Publication date: 1994 Format: Trade paperback (the first edition was paperback-only from this small press)

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition: $50–$150
• Unsigned first edition: $15–$40

The Mad Man challenges conventional collecting categories — it is literary fiction of serious ambition published by a press specializing in erotic content. The novel’s reputation has grown steadily among Delany scholars, and signed copies from the small first printing are increasingly sought by completist collectors.