PURDY, James Jeremy's Version London: Jonathan Cape, (1971). Price: $100.00 Softcover. Uncorrected proof of the first English edition. Slight crease to one corner, near fine in wrappers. Item #277961 Add to Cart Ask a Question item image James Purdy birth name: James Otis Purdy born: 7/17/1923 died: 3/13/2009 View Reference Info Biography American novelist and short-story writer whose works present a vision of human alienation, indifference, and cruelty. - Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literaturemore