New York: Vintage, 1998. Third Printing. Signed presentation letter from Mamet to author, columnist, and speechwriter William Safire on Mamet's stationary card with handwritten note: "Dear Mr. Safire, Please permit an American Jew to offer his appreciation of your strong support of Israel. With my respect, David Mamet." Octavo;... More about Three Uses of the Knife: On the Nature and Purpose of Drama