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A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again. by Wallace, David Foster

A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again.

by Wallace, David Foster

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Boston, Little, Brown, 1997, first edition, first printing, dust jacket. Hardcover.. Essays and arguments by the author of Infinite Jest, "from personal narratives to tennis, film, philosophy, and postmodern literary theory," his words will send you to the dictionary about two times per page. Fine, unread.

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  • Publisher Boston, Little, Brown, 1997, first edition, first printing, dust jacket. Hardcover.

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Stanford Short Stories 1964.

Stanford Short Stories 1964.

by Stegner, Wallace and Scowcroft, Richard (editors).

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Stanford, Stanford University Press, 1964, first edition, dust jacket. Hardcover.. Includes Robert Stone's first book appearance, Geraldine, as well as Walk Don't Run, both "excerpted from a novel which will be published by Houghton Mifflin Co. in the Fall of 1965," Colberg B13, one of 1,000 copies, although not called for, this copy is Signed by Wallace Stegner. Ink name, else fine in a very good jacket.
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Cannery Row.

Cannery Row.

by Steinbeck, John.

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NY, Bantam Books, 1947, fifth printing, dust jacket. Hardcover.. Jacket illustrated by Ben Stahl, existence of the jacket (an experiment) is not recorded by Goldstone & Payne, highly prized by paperback collectors. Minor wear and age, else nearly fine.
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Always Something to Do in Salinas.

Always Something to Do in Salinas.

by Steinbeck, John.

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Bradenton, Opuscula Press, 1986, first edition.. This slim hardcover bound with dark brown buckram spine, brown boards, and tan title label was issued without dust jacket, it is the first separate printing of this article which first appeared in the June 1955 issue of "Holiday," includes frontispiece photo portrait of Steinbeck by Paul Farber, this is No. 50 of 300 numbered copies, although not called for, this copy Inscribed by the book's publisher, Robert F. Hanson, to this bookseller, laid in loosely is a lengthy typed letter signed from Hanson. Fine, unread.
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John Steinbeck His Language.

John Steinbeck His Language.

by Steinbeck, John.

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Aptos, Roxburghe & Zamorano Clubs, 1970, first edition, wrappers. Softcover.. One of only 150 copies printed at the Grace Hoper Press, text is by James D. Hart with a letter from Steinbeck used as frontispiece, it also includes Steinbeck's "translation" of a poem from the Ukranian into a language he created, Goldstone & Payne A45a, Morrow 279, this copy with the very white wrappers. Fine.
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The Long Lavender Look.

The Long Lavender Look.

by MacDonald, John D.

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Philadelphia, J. B. Lippincott, 1972, first edition, first printing, dust jacket. Hardcover.. This is the 12th Travis McGee mystery and the first American hardcover, it carries the proper $5.50 dust jacket price and the 372 code at the top of the front jacket flap, this was Adrian Goldstone's copy bearing his bookplate, Goldstone was perhaps the most noted collector of mystery/detective novels and his John Steinbeck collection was the basis for the Goldstone & Payne bibliography of Steinbeck. Very good in a fine dust jacket.
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Conversations with Wallace Stegner on Western History and Literature.

Conversations with Wallace Stegner on Western History and Literature.

by Stegner, Wallace and Etulain, Richard W.

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Salt Lake City, University of Utah Press, 1983, first edition, first printing, dust jacket. Hardcover.. Includes a foreword by Norman Cousins, illustrated with photos by Leo Holub, also includes an afterword by Etulain, one of 2,000 copies, Colberg A30.1, this copy Signed by Stegner . Fine.
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The Wayward Bus.

The Wayward Bus.

by Steinbeck, John.

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NY, Viking, 1947, first edition, first printing, dust jacket. Hardcover.. Second issue binding with the blindstamp on front cover the same shade as the rest of the binding, although a lot of readers get lost in Steinbeck's symbolism at the end of the book, it has broad moments when his writing is as sharp as ever, jacket designed by Robert Hallock, Goldstone & Payne A23a, variant 2, this binding not recorded by Morrow. Fine in a jacket with some soiling to rear panel, else fine.
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The Winter of Our Discontent.

The Winter of Our Discontent.

by Steinbeck, John.

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NY, Viking, 1961, first edition, first printing, dust jacket. Hardcover.. This was his last novel, this morality tale is generally credited as securing him the Nobel Prize for Literature, jacket is illustrated by Elmer Hader who also illustrated the dust jackets for Steinbeck's The Long Valley and The Grapes of Wrath, Goldstone & Payne A38b, Morrow 252. Very good plus.
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I Am A Lover.
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I Am A Lover.

by Connell, Evan S., Jr.

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Sausalito, Contact Editions, 1961, first edition, wrappers. Softcover.. With comment from various sources selected by Evan S. Connell, Jr.," profusely illustrated with photos by Jerry Stoll, inspired by Edward Steichen's Family of Man, most of the photos were taken during a six-month period near Telegraph Hill in San Francisco, this copy Inscribed by both Stoll and Connell, scarce. Very good.
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John Steinbeck His Language.

John Steinbeck His Language.

by Steinbeck, John.

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Aptos, Roxburghe & Zamorano Clubs, 1970, first edition, wrappers. Softcover.. One of only 150 copies printed at the Grace Hoper Press, text is by James D. Hart with a letter from Steinbeck used as frontispiece, it also includes Steinbeck's "translation" of a poem from the Ukranian into a language he created, Goldstone & Payne A45a, Morrow 279, this copy with the very white wrappers. Fine.
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A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again: Essays and Arguments
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A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again: Essays and Arguments

by Wallace, David Foster

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9780316925280
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A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again: Essays and Arguments
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A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again: Essays and Arguments

by David Foster Wallace

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A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again : Essays and Arguments

by Wallace, David Foster

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A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again
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A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again

by Foster Wallace, David

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by Wallace, David Foster

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A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again: Essays and Arguments

by Wallace, David Foster

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New York: Back Bay Books. Fine copy. 1997. Later prt.. softcover. 8vo, 353 pp. .
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A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again: Essays and Arguments

by Wallace, David Foster

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A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again: Essays and Arguments

by Wallace, David Foster

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A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again: Essays and Arguments

by David Foster Wallace

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MONKEY AND THE THREE WIZARDS.
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MONKEY AND THE THREE WIZARDS.

by Harris, Peter

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New York: Bradbury Press., 1977. First U.S. edition. Hardcover. Very good/Good. Michael Foreman. Pictures by Michael Foreman. Translated by Peter Harris. Scarsdale, New York: Bradbury Press, (1977). First U.S. edition. Hardcover, dust jacket. Clothbound. The book is very good with a number on the front free endpaper. The jacket is good only with wear on the edges and missing a few small pieces and a few tears. ISBN: 0878881107.
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A Ballet of Lepers: A Novel and Stories
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A Ballet of Lepers: A Novel and Stories

by Cohen, Leonard

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9780802160478
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New York, Grove Press, 2022, trade paperback, 272 pp, Advance Uncorrected Proof (ARC), New. Straight, tight and clean with no wear or markings in bright, pictorial card covers, no dustjacket as issued. The pieces in this collection, written between 1956 and 1961 and including short fiction, a radio play, and a stunning early novel, offer startling insights into Cohens imagination and creative process. Cohen explores themes that would permeate his later work, from shame and unworthiness to sexual desire in all its sacred and profane dimensions to longing, whether for love, family, freedom, or transcendence. ISBN 9780802160478
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WAR STORIES. Poems about Long Ago and Now.

by Nemerov, Howard

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London: University of Chicago Press., 1987. Proof.. Softcover. Near fine. Chicago & London: The University of Chicago Press, 1987. Uncorrected proof. Near fine. This copy has the title page for another publication bound in, which is not unusual for this proof. The rest of the book is the proof for this Howard Nemerov title. Softcover.
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And Four To Go
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And Four To Go: A Nero Wolfe Foursome

by Rex Stout

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This book is in very good condition except for the dust jacket. It is in acceptable condition THe dust Jacket is worn, torn and fading. The previous owner's name is written at the top of the first page.Four Nero Wolfe novels in miniature, published in book form for the first time. Christmas Party, Easter Parade, Fourth of July Picnic and Murder is no Joke. There is a marking on the first page.
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Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole

Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole

by Engle, Joanna

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9780394856438
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Engle, Joanna. Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole. A Seaworld Adventure featuring Shamu, the Killer Whale. RARE. Children's Book. Used. Good, clean Condition. Softcover. Stapled binding. Random House copyright 1983. 5 ½ X 5. ISBN 0394856430. Original cover price $1.25.
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The Mudlark

The Mudlark

by Bonnett, Theodore

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Doubleday & Co., 1949. Used-very good. Hard Bound
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Shadow of Night: A Novel
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Shadow of Night: A Novel

by Deborah Harkness

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First
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9780670023486
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0670023485
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Black boards with gold writing on spine; author's initials embossed in gold on front board. Top and bottom of book spine rumpled; illustrations on inside of front and back board. Very slight shelf wear to top and bottom of dust jacket spine; pages and binding still look in excellent condition. Cover price of $28.95 and 0712 on front dust jacket flap. Viking First Edition; First Printing as indicated by complete number line ending in "1" on copyright page.
The second book in the All Souls trilogy, Harkness' novel "weaves a rich and splendid tapestry of alchemy, magic, and history." Hardcover and original unclipped dust jacket protected by archival Mylar cover.
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The Plays Of Eugene O'Neill (Three Volume Set)
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The Plays Of Eugene O'Neill (Three Volume Set): Volume I: Strange Interlude, Desire Under The Elms, Lazarus Laughed, The Fountain, The Moon Of The Caribees, Bound East For Cardiff, The Long Voyage Home, In The Zone, Ile, Where The Cross Is Made, The Rope, The Dreamy Kid, Before Breakfast, Volume II: Mo

by Eugene O'Neill

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None
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The Random House Lifetime Library
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The books in this multi-volume set are in very good condition. There is almost no wear on all three books in this set. The front, back, spine and cover boards are in very good condition as well as the edges. There is minor bumping on the corners of all three books. The previous owners name is written on the inside of the front cover boards of all three books. The pages of all three books are tanned and yellowed but clear of any markings. This multi-volume set contains the complete plays of Eugene O'Neill.
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The Treasure Of Sierra Madre

The Treasure Of Sierra Madre

by Traven, B

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Large-Print Edition
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9780786201006
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0786201002
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Traven, B. : The Treasure Of Sierra Madre. 1994 THORNDIKE PRESS LARGE-PRINT EDITION. Thorndike, Maine. EXLIB. Good/ No DJ if issued. ISBN0786201002. 533 pages. 5 ¾ X 8 ¾. Summary: "The story of three American adventurers who search for a lost gold mine in the mountains of Mexico. A tale of 'gold fever' and desperate greed." Basis for the Humphrey Bogart, John Houston film of the same name.
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Aurora Dawn or, The True History of Andrew Reale
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Aurora Dawn or, The True History of Andrew Reale

by Herman Wouk

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First edition thus, First printing thus
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Hardcover
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New York: Venture/Simon and Schuster, 1947. FIRST EDITION THUS, FIRST PRINTING THUS. NEAR FINE/VERY GOOD. ORIGINAL UNCLIPPED DUST JACKET. HATFIELD BOOKS AND MEMORABILIA, a FIVE STAR SELLER, presents the FIRST EDITION of HERMAN WOUK'S very first novel: AURORA DAWN, written during his final year's on a WWII ship in the Pacific fleet. Later on, Wouk would win the Pulitzer Prize for CAINE MUTINY, and his WIND'S OF WAR would become a famous television mini-series. Many other novelists, publishers and historians have called Wouk "an American Tolstoy." The 1947 date on the copyright page matches the 1947 on the title page, making this a FIRST EDITION THUS, FIRST PRINTING THUS. 5 1/2" x 8 1/8", 241 pages, with the ORIGINAL DUST JACKET. Overall book is NEAR FINE. Pages = FINE: old price on first fep, light staining from glue on front reverse cover and first and last fep's, else very clear, tight, sharp, no additional marks. Cover (blue cloth boards with gold gilt design and "H W" on front, gold gilt… Read More
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