ANGELOU, Maya (1928-2014). I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. New York: Random House, [1969]. 8vo. [282] pp. Publisher?s full black cloth, front board stamped in gilt, spine stamped in gilt and red, publisher?s unclipped (?$5.95?) dust jacket (minor toning to edges of jacket). Fine. FIRST EDITION OF ANGELOU?S FIRST BOOK, THE FIRST BOOK IN A SERIES OF HER 7 VOLUME AUTOBIOGRAPHY. This book is the basis of the 1979 television film starring Diahann Carroll, Ruby Dee, and Esther Rolle.