New York: HarperCollins, 2003. First Edition, First Printing. . Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. In what may be her most controversial work, the award-winning Oates explores the nature of ethnic hartred and the social limits on erotic desire with the creation of Joshua Siege, a celebrated but reclusive author, and Alma Busch, a sensuous, physically attractive young women whose body is covered with bizarre tattoos; boards and text are clean, tight, with some spine lean; dustjacket shows a touch of edgewear, no chipping, tears or creases.

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Celebrated but reclusive author Joshua Seigl must hire an assistant due to failing health. But he doesn't expect Alma Busch -- an attractive woman with bizarre tattoos covering much of her body. Naivete and anti-Semitism clash in this tragedy of thwarted erotic desire.

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 004024
Title: THE TATTOOED GIRL
Author: Oates, Joyce Carol
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition, First Printing.
ISBN 10: 0060531061
ISBN 13: 9780060531065
Publisher: HarperCollins
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 2003
Keywords: FIRST EDITION, MODERN NOVEL, ANTI-SEMITISM, BIGOTRY,
Bookseller catalogs: Modern Novel; New York; Fine Literature;

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H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.

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