KINNEY, Jeff. Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Greg Heffley’s Journal. NY: Amulet [2007]. 8vo, [vi] 218pp. Color pictorial wrappers. Illustrated in b&w on every page. A fine copy. Rare!

Uncorrected Proof. The book that started a worldwide phenomenon! Adopted by its creator, Jeff Kinney, from his popular online version that first appeared on funbrain.com, this series has sold literally millions of copies and been made into four films. Greg Heffley’s diary – started reluctantly at the urging of his mom – is filled with hilarious insights into a “wimpy kid’s” first year in middle school.