Synopsis
This is a story about Ishtar, the Mother Goddess, Queen of Heaven, Angel of Death, Whore of Babylon, and, in this most recent incarnation, suburban housewife. She has returned to right the wrongs wreaked by 30 centuries of patriarchy.
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About the Author
Rhoda Lerman (1936-2015) is the author of several critically-praised novels and works of nonfiction. In 2014, her works were heavily featured in The Shelf by Phyllis Rose. Lerman's novel Eleanor, inspired by the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, was adapted into a one woman stage play, most recently starring Loretta Swit.
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Call Me Ishtar
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Doubleday & Company, Garden City, 1973
ISBN 10: 0385076142
ISBN 13: 9780385076142
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Seller: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. DJ a bit discolored. Seller Inventory # 27327
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Call Me Ishtar [ Review Copy, With Publicity Material Laid In ]
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Doubleday & Co., New York, New York, U.S.A., 1973
ISBN 10: 0385076142
ISBN 13: 9780385076142
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Works on Paper, DeKalb, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A very good copy of the stated first hard cover edition in a like (not price-clipped) dust-jacket. Doubleday Review Copy slip laid in, along with folded publicity sheet and a photo of Rhoda Lerman. The word "discard" stamped twice to front free endpaper (this is NOT an ex-library copy), else the text is wholly unmarked, pristine, and the maroon-cloth binding bright and fresh in appearance. Jacket not price-clipped, with moderate weat at the extremities, two intact micro-tears at the top of the spine, and some creasing to base of front jacket panel. A sharp copy. Seller Inventory # 014284
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Call Me Ishtar
Published by
Doubleday & Co. Inc, Garden City, 1973
ISBN 10: 0385076142
ISBN 13: 9780385076142
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Hardcover
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Seller: Shadyside Books, Pittsburgh, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1973 First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Dust Jacket. Minor wearing on the covers and spine. Interior is clean and unmarked. DJ is Fair with prominent wearing and damage. 247p. Seller Inventory # 13294
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Call me Ishtar
Published by
Doubleday, Garden City, N.Y., 1973
ISBN 10: 0385076142
ISBN 13: 9780385076142
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Seller: Monroe Street Books, Middlebury, VT, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 247 pages. Hardcover. Faint foxing to top edge, otherwise a clean, tight copy. Record # 468913. Seller Inventory # 468913
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Call Me Ishtar
Published by
Doubleday, Garden City, NY, 1973
ISBN 10: 0385076142
ISBN 13: 9780385076142
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. Near fine in very good dust jacket. Rough-cut pages, light water stain on top edge of dust jacket's spine is just a little yellowed w/minor shelf-rubbing, price-clipped. Seller Inventory # 243868