The Proof is in Very Near Fine condition and shows only a light scratch to the front .Published in 2001, The Savage Girl is Alex Shakar's first novel. It is a razor-sharp and mesmerizing satire that takes a wicked look at the dark side of contemporary consumer culture. Mr. Shakar was a Michener Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin and previously published a collection of stories called City in Love. Included with the Proof is pre-publication material from Harper Collins that talks about the book and give a schedule of the author's book signings. We are happy to send pictures on request.