Synopsis
Young Billy Bathgate witnesses atrocities of the crime world in his introduction to a brutal and unsparing life that takes him through the heart of the city and the rural underworld in Depression-era America
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Review
A wonderful addition to the ranks of American boy heroes . . . Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer with more poetry, Holden Caulfield with more zest and spirit . . . The kind of book you find yourself finishing at three in the morning after promising at midnight that you ll stop at the next page. "New York Times Book Review
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A modern American masterpiece . . . Doctorow takes up the legacies of Fitzgerald and Cheever and adds to them a savage and erotic splendor of his own. John le Carre
Indelible in its fierce energy, its relentless irony, its rawness. "Philadelphia Inquirer
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Riveting . . . mesmerizing . . . unforgettable. "Time
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Enthralling. "Los Angeles Times"
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"A wonderful addition to the ranks of American boy heroes . . . Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer with more poetry, Holden Caulfield with more zest and spirit . . . The kind of book you find yourself finishing at three in the morning after promising at midnight that you'll stop at the next page."--New York Times Book Review
"A modern American masterpiece . . . Doctorow takes up the legacies of Fitzgerald and Cheever and adds to them a savage and erotic splendor of his own."--John le Carre
"Indelible in its fierce energy, its relentless irony, its rawness."--Philadelphia Inquirer
"Riveting . . . mesmerizing . . . unforgettable."--Time
"Enthralling."--Los Angeles Times
About the Author
E. L. Doctorow (1931-2015) was one of America's most accomplished and acclaimed writers. Winner of the National Book Award, three National Book Critics Circle Awards, two PEN/Faulkner Awards, and the National Humanities Medal, he is the author of twelve novels that explored the drama of American life from the late-19th century to the 21st.
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Billy Bathgate
Seller: Reliant Bookstore, El Dorado, KS, U.S.A.
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Billy Bathgate
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Billy Bathgate
Seller: Goodwill of Colorado, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, U.S.A.
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Condition: acceptable. This item is in overall acceptable condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have heavy wear including creases, bends, edge wear, curled corners or minor tears as well as stickers or sticker-residue. Pages are intact but may have minor curls, bends or moderate to considerable highlighting writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have heavy wear. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and or active. A well-read copy overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you! Seller Inventory # 466ZKQ000JOQ
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BILLY BATHGATE
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Harper & Row, 1990
ISBN 10: 0061000078
ISBN 13: 9780061000072
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Seller: The Book Abyss, St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Please see any and all photos connected with this listing. A bit scuffed but all pages intact and legible. Good reading copy. Clean. Store Stamped. --- --- Young Billy Bathgate witnesses atrocities of the crime world in his introduction to a brutal and unsparing life that takes him through the heart of the city and the rural underworld in Depression-era America. . .See photos for additional content. . . Seller Inventory # 32410
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Billy Bathgate
Seller: New Legacy Books, Annandale, NJ, U.S.A.
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # W10C-02918
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Billy Bathgate
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_451074309
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Billy Bathgate
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers, 1990
ISBN 10: 0061000078
ISBN 13: 9780061000072
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Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Reissue. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 4678806-75
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Billy Bathgate
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HarperCollins Publishers, 1990
ISBN 10: 0061000078
ISBN 13: 9780061000072
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Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Reissue. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 3082231-6
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Billy Bathgate
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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mass_market. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_456882833