Amazon.com Amazon.com Books--Ordering and Availability Information (ISBN 0914061658, Hardcover)

As one might expect with a J.D. Salinger title, there are some twists and turns. The publisher of this title has asked us to pass along some information. First, the title has been delayed from its original March date. It's still coming out, but the exact publication date is not yet fixed. There can be unexpected delays in the publication process, especially with a title that is generating as much demand as this one, and unfortunately such delays are beyond our control. We always remain in frequent contact with our suppliers to make sure that we can get newly released books to you as quickly as possible.

Orchises notes that all backorders will be honored and assures us the book is really being published. Second, the list price was raised in April from $15.95 to $22.25, and the discounts to distributors and booksellers is still somewhat confusing. Salinger has always refused to take the conventional route, and it looks like he's running true to form with the publication of this book.