New York: Grove Weidenfeld, 1990. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. 116 pages. Baker's second book, a slim novel from the author of the controversial "Vox." A clean very near fine copy in paper covered boards with a cloth spine and in a fine dust jacket. Signed by Baker on the title page.

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Nicholson Baker has published five novels– The Mezzanine , Room Temperature , Vox , The Fermata , and The Everlasting Story of Nory –and two works of nonfiction, U and I and The Size of Thoughts . He lives with his wife and two children in Maine.

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Bookseller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 192465
Title: Room Temperature (Signed First Edition)
Author: BAKER, Nicholson
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0802112242
ISBN 13: 9780802112248
Publisher: Grove Weidenfeld
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1990
Keywords: Literature

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