UP IN THE OLD HOTEL and Other Stories
by Mitchell, Joseph
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- A near fine copy
- ISBN 10
- 0679746315
- ISBN 13
- 9780679746317
- Seller
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Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
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About This Item
New York: Pantheon, 1992. First edition. Paperback. A near fine copy. Proof copy. From the writer many consider to be the best reporter in the history of The New Yorker, here is a book that brings together his best work. Saloon-keepers and street preachers, gypsies and steel-walking Mohawks, a bearded lady and a 93-year-old "seafoodetarian" who believes his specialized diet will keep him alive for another two decades. These are among the people that Joseph Mitchell immortalized in his reportage for The New Yorker and in four booksâMcSorley's Wonderful Saloon, Old Mr. Flood, The Bottom of the Harbor, and Joe Gould's Secretâthat are still renowned for their precise, respectful observation, their graveyard humor, and their offhand perfection of style. In printed wrappers, with the hint of a corner bump to bottom front corner.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ed Smith Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- ESB04009
- Title
- UP IN THE OLD HOTEL and Other Stories
- Author
- Mitchell, Joseph
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - A near fine copy
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- ISBN 10
- 0679746315
- ISBN 13
- 9780679746317
- Publisher
- Pantheon
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1992
- Keywords
- NEW YORK CITY, SOCIAL LIFE, CUSTOMS LITERATURE
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Ed Smith Books
Biblio member since 2009
Bainbridge Island, Washington
About Ed Smith Books
Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.
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