Knockemstiff
by Pollock, Donald Ray
In this unforgettable work of fiction, Donald Ray Pollock peers into the soul of a tough Midwestern American town to reveal the sad, stunted but resilient lives of its residents.Spanning a period from the mid-sixties to the late nineties, the linked stories that comprise Knockemstiff feature a cast of recurring characters who are woebegone, baffled and depraved--but irresistibly, undeniably real. Rendered in the American vernacular with vivid imagery and a wry, dark sense of humor, these thwarted and sometimes violent lives jump off the page at the reader with inexorable force. A father pumps his son full of steroids so he can vicariously relive his days as a perpetual runner-up body builder. A psychotic rural recluse comes upon two siblings committing incest and feels compelled to take action. Donald Ray Pollock presents his characters and the sordid goings-on with a stern intelligence, a bracing absence of value judgments, and a refreshingly dark sense of bottom-dog humor.With an artistic instinct honed on the works of Flannery O'Connor and Harry Crews, Pollock offers a powerful work of fiction in the classic American vein. Knockemstiff is a genuine entry into the literature of place.
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Knockemstiff
by Donald Ray Pollock
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Doubleday, March 2008. Hardcover. Used - Very Good/Very Good. Doubleday, 2008. Very Good/Very Good. Signed by author on title page. Hardcover with tan boards with green spine. Green illustrated Dj with black spine. 8.5x6 with 206 pp. Item Price
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Knockemstiff
by Donald Ray Pollock
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Stated First Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, as new and unread. A pristine copy of this author's first published work, reminiscent of McCarthy, Carver, and Larry Brown. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box. Item Price
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2008 Doubleday first edition, fourth printing. Signed by Pollock on the title page.
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Knockemstiff
by Pollock,Donald Ray
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New York: Doubleday, 2008. First Editiion 1st Printing. Hardback. Vg/Vg. corner bumped and inside rear flap of dw creased short closed tear to dw front panel
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New York: Doubleday, 2008. First Edition/First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Slightly nudged at spine ends. Blurb from Chuck Palahniuk mentions in part 'funny stories'............if anyone can point out anything funny about this dark story collection, please let me know.
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Knockemstiff
by Pollock, Donald Ray
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Harvill Secker, 2008. First British Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No dustjacket as issued. 5x0x8. Signed by Author. Signed by the author on title page. The binding is tight, corners sharp. Light grey paper backed boards with bright orange spine. Two small sticker ghosts (one on each panel); otherwise, book is in nearly new condition. 8vo. 206pp. Item Price
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Knockemstiff
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Doubleday, 2008-03-17. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 6x0x8. Minor wear & light soiling to boards, edges of text block & rear pastedown. Text and images unmarked. The dust jacket shows some light handling, in a mylar cover.PRIORITY SHIPPING PROVIDED IN THE USA FOR THE PRICE OF MEDIA MAIL SHIPPING. Item Price
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Knockemstiff
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Knockemstiff
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Knockemstiff
by Donald Ray Pollock
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- 2008
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Knockemstiff
by Pollock, Donald Ray
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- 2009
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Anchor Books, 2009. First Thus 1st Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Stated First Anchor Books Edition (First Thus) With The Number Line Indicating A First Printing. Pictorial Wraps With Yellow And White Lettering On The Spine. The Book Has A Tiny Red Stain On… Read more about this item Item Price
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Knockemstiff
by Pollock, Donald Ray
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- 2008
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New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385523823 . Full number line. ; 8.30 X 5.50 X 0.90 inches; 206 pages . Item Price
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Knockemstiff
by Pollock, Donald Ray
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Knockemstiff
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Knockemstiff
by Pollock, Donald Ray
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Trade Paperback. Publisher: Tristero förlag | Utg. 2019 | Trade Paperback | 212 p. | This book is brand new. | Original title: Knockemstiff | Translator: Sorel, Theodore | Language: Svenska --- Information regarding the book: Donald Ray Pollocks legendariska debut! Från en bit in på 60-talet fram till slutet av 90-talet får vi genom arton sammanlänkade… Read more about this item Item Price
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Knockemstiff
by Donald Ray Pollock
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- March 2009
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Anchor, March 2009. Trade Paperback. VG. used trade paperback edition. lightly shelfworn, corners perhaps slightly bumped. pages and binding are clean, straight and tight. there are no marks to the text or other serious flaws. Item Price
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KNOCKEMSTIFF (French Edition)
by Pollock, Donald Ray
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- 2013
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- Paperback
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LIBRETTO, 2013. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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Knockemstiff
by Donald Ray Pollock
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- March 2009
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by Pollock, Donald Ray
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