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Infinite Jest
by Wallace, David Foster
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- F
- Seller
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Alliance, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Little, Brown and Company. F. 1996. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Stated first edition with the full number line present the first issue dust jacket that has William Vollmann's name misspelled on the rear p anel. Quarter bound in blue cloth and boards with silver spine letteri ng. The front fly-leaf has a light discoloration line near the gutter else book is otherwise fine in a fine dust jacket. Shippng weight is approximately five pounds. Additional shipping costs will apply to in ternational orders. .
Synopsis
Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace is a complex and sprawling novel that explores a dystopian future where entertainment has reached extreme levels of addiction and obsession. Set in a near-future North America that is comprised of Mexico, the US and Canada, the story revolves around the Enfield Tennis Academy and a halfway house located in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts, and divided by a hillside. A mysterious film titled Infinite Jest is rumored to be so entertaining that it drives viewers insane. The narrative weaves together various storylines, delving into themes of addiction, depression, loneliness, and the search for meaning in a fragmented and chaotic world. Wallace's intricate prose, extensive footnotes, and dark humor challenge readers while offering a profound exploration of contemporary society's struggles and desires. Infinite Jest was considered by Time Magazine as one of the TIME 100 Best English-language Novels from 1923 to 2005.
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- Bookseller
- Dearly Departed Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 79745
- Title
- Infinite Jest
- Author
- Wallace, David Foster
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - F
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Little, Brown and Company
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1996
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
Terms of Sale
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Dearly Departed Books
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Alliance, Ohio
About Dearly Departed Books
Selling books since 1978. We specialize in SF, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Western & Pulp Fiction. With an inventory of more than 35,000 Hardcover 1st editions, Vintage Paperbacks , Pulp Magazines & general antiquarian books. Store front open by chance or appointment.
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