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J R.
by Gaddis, William
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Like New/Like New
- ISBN 10
- 0394495500
- ISBN 13
- 9780394495507
- Seller
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Southampton, New York, United States
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About This Item
Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New/Like New. Stated First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($15.00 price intact). Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. Octavo. Black cloth boards stamped in gold with red topstain. Signed by author on flyleaf (flat signed, not inscribed). Book is like new; clean and crisp with only some very light offsetting on inside flyleaf. No writing or names. Corners sharp and spine straight. Dust jacket is like new with one very light crease on back flap top corner. A scarce signed copy of Gaddis's second novel and winner of the National Book Award. 726 pages. ISBN: 0-394-49550-0. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ships with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
Synopsis
William Thomas Gaddis, Jr. was an American novelist. He wrote five novels, two of which won National Book Awards. JR won the National Book Award in 1976. This ingenious, thought-provoking book is written entirely without the use of chapters. The narration is a funny critique of capitalism and is meant to mimic contemporary society. Written mostly in dialogue, one of the stories is of an 11 year old boy, who utilizes payphones and money orders to obscure his true identity and turn his penny stock into a fortune. A thought- provoking, collaborative style makes this novel unique, spectacular and well worth the time.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Southampton Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 90198
- Title
- J R.
- Author
- Gaddis, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New Like New
- Jacket Condition
- Like New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0394495500
- ISBN 13
- 9780394495507
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1975
- Keywords
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