New York: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 1989. Stated First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 10 1/4" X 8 1/4. Updike guides us through a gallery of twenty-three richly illustrated essays..." 200 pp. plus: Credits, Index. Book has black cloth covered boards with gilt text on spine, blind stamped title on front. Book has red stamp, " Free Review Copy Not For Resale" on title page. Book was closed before stamp was dry and shadow of stamp is verso ffep, OW book is as new! Price clipped DJ has light shelf wear and a small scuff at rear tail on spine. Book is from the collection of Toronto author/poet and often-times host at Harbourfront literary events, Greg Gatenby. His signature and the date of the book's acquisition are found top ffep. Dedication/association copy: " for Greg Gatenby cheers, John Updike 12/2/ 96 ". SIGNED by AUTHOR. Random House (distributor in Canada) reviewer's card laid in. Bookseller's Inventory # 122987.

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Bookseller: Lower Beverley Better Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002987
Title: Just Looking: Essays on Art
Author: Updike, John (SIGNED)
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Stated First Edition
ISBN 10: 0394579046
ISBN 13: 9780394579047
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1989
Size: 10 1/4" X 8 1/4
Keywords: ARTISTS - PSYCHOLOGY. VISUAL PERCEPTION. COMMUNICATION IN ART.

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