Typical American
by Jen, Gish
Gish Jen is the author of the novels Typical American, Mona in the Promised Land, The Love Wife and Who’s Irish, a book of stories. Her honors include the Lannan Award for Fiction and the Strauss Living Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. She lives with her husband and two children in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Typical American: A Novel
by Jen, Gish
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- 1991
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Houghton Mifflin, 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Signed by the Author. First Edition, 1st printing of the author's 1st book. Inscribed and signed by Gish Jen on the half title page, and dated April 1991 (one month after the book's publication). This book is clean and bright, with no creases, no tears, and no markings. Dustjacket also in… Read more about this item Item Price
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TYPICAL AMERICAN; Gish Jen
by Jen, Gish
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New York: Houghton Mifflin / Seymour Lawrence, 1991. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth and boards. Very Fine/Very Fine. SIGNED by the Author on the title page & dated Oct. 5, 2005, 8vo, brown quarter cloth with gold lettering on spine over beige boards, archival mylar-protected pictorial dust jacket (unclipped) depicting an American flag collage with Chinese symbols (including… Read more about this item Item Price
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Typical American: A Novel
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Houghton Mifflin. paperback. Very Good. 5x1x8. Ex-Library copy with some moderate shelf wear. A portion of your purchase of this book will be donated to non-profit organizations.Over 1,000,000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping (if available) for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders. Item Price
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Typical American
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Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1991. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. First edition. Slightly cocked else near fine in a fine dustwrapper. Signed by the author. Item Price
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Typical American
by Jen, Gish
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- 1991
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New York : Houghton-Mifflin/Seymour Lawrnence, 1991 First printing of the first edition. The Critically acclaimed Author's First Book. Signed by Gish Jen on title page. Book and dust jacket in fine condition. Item Price
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Typical American
by Gish Jen
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Boston, Mass: Houghton Mifflin/Seymour Lawrence, 1995. Autor's Frist Novel. H. Very Good/Very Good. Hardback with Dust Jacket. First Edition. First Novel. Was nominated for the National Book award. Signed by author on the Title Page. Dust Jacket Clipped. Item Price
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Typical American
by Jen, Gish
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- 1991
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Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; Jacket lightly scuffed.. 1991. Later Printing. Hardcover. 0395546893 . Inscribed by the author on the title page. The author's first novel, about Chinese immigrants to America, nominated for a National Book Critics Circle Award. Author photo on rear jacket panel. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" … Read more about this item Item Price
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TYPICAL AMERICAN
by Gish Jen
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- 1991
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Typical American
by JEN, Gish
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- 1990
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Gloucester City, New Jersey, USA
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Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1990. Softcover. Fine. Uncorrected proof. Wrappers. Very slight curling else fine. Item Price
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Typical American (Signed First Edition)
by JEN, Gish
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Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1991. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. Jen's very well received first book. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Signed and warmly inscribed within a month of publication by Jen on the half title page: "To David Thomas, with hopes of meeting up next time! many thanks Gish Jen 4/19/91 Item Price
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Typical American
by Jen, Gish
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- 1991
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Boston: Houghton Mifflin/Seymour Lawrence, 1991. Hardcover. 296p., hardcover in dust jacket, 5.75x8.5 inches, very good. First edition. Item Price
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Typical American: A Novel
by Jen, Gish
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- 1991
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- Paperback
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1991. Paperback. Good. Former library book; 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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Typical American
by JEN, Gish
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- 1991
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Boston: Houghton, Mifflin, 1991. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Fine in dustwrapper. Her first novel. Item Price
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Typical American
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- 1991
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Typical American
by Jen Gish
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- 1991
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Boston 1990: Houghton Mifflin, 1991. First Edition. . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. First printing of the author's first book. SIGNED (without inscription) and dated by the author. Near fine (lightly bumped corners) in a near fine, priceclipped dustjacket with minute (box 73)
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Typical American: A Novel
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UsedGood. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Item Price
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Typical American
by Jen, Gish
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- 1991
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U.S.A.: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1991. Book. Very Good+. Hardcover. 1ST. An Excellent Reading Copy - A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Very Good + Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled.… Read more about this item Item Price
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TYPICAL AMERICAN.
by Jen, Gish.
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- 1991
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HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN & CO. BOSTON 1991. Fine. 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. First edition. SIGNED by Gish Jen on half-title page. Near fine in fine dust jacket. (Faint foxing at top edge. ) Author's FIRST book. (LC) . Item Price
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Typical American.
by Jen Gish
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- 1991-01-01
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