The Further Adventures of Slugger McBatt by Kinsella, W.P - 1988

Further Adventures of Slugger McBatt: Baseball Storiesby W. P. Kinsella (Author)Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; 1st edition (May 1, 1988)ISBN-10: 0395475929ISBN-13: : 9780395475928Hardcover: 179 pages5.7 x 8.55 inchesStories deal with a baseball-loving extraterrestrial, diehard fans, con men, veteran ballplayers, children's teams, and the mystery of a vanished star---------------------Probably no one uses baseball as metaphor better than Kinsella. The stories in this collection range in tone from zaniness to pathos. It's hard to choose a favorite story: maybe the bizarre "Reports Concerning the Death of the Seattle Albatross Are Somewhat Exaggerated," about a mascot from outer space who really looks like a bird. Or the title story, about childhood innocence violated. Or the touching "Valley of the Schmoon," told by a man who has lost everything without having the faintest idea why. Or "K-Mart," about the betrayals and losses in growing up, trying to restore life as it should be and was in… Read More

Orion Publishing Group, Limited. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Orion Publishing Group, Limited. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Used - Good. Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

1st printing. Very Good hardcover in Very Good DJ. Bright, clean, square covers and spine; tightly bound; bright, crisp, clean interior. DJ is bright, clean and complete; lightly scuffed; small area of color bleed from damp exposure on inner face. 8vo, 179 pp.

Houghton Mifflin (T), 1988-05. Hardcover. Good.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 4/30/1988 12:00:01 A. hardcover. Very Good. 0.9000 8.2000 5.6000. 1st edition/1st printing with full number line.

UNCORRECTED PROOF in grey paperback wraps. AS NEW.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin & Comp, 1988. 179p., dj, author's SIGNED presentation copy.

Houghton Mifflin (T). Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!