The Outlaw Album (2011) Signed First Edition Reference

The Outlaw Album is Daniel Woodrell’s first collection of short fiction, published in 2011 during the wave of attention following the Winter’s Bone film. The twelve stories are set in the Ozarks and cover Woodrell’s full range — from Civil War-era violence to contemporary meth culture, from dark comedy to devastating tragedy. The stories demonstrate that Woodrell’s gifts are not diminished by compression; if anything, the short form intensifies his prose.

First Edition Identification

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, New York Publication date: 2011 Format: Hardcover in dust jacket

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition, fine/fine: $40–$100
• Unsigned first edition: $10–$20

Published during Woodrell’s period of maximum visibility, signed copies are more available than for his earlier novels. The collection rewards collectors who appreciate Woodrell’s range and serves as an excellent introduction to his work.