The Man in the Flying Lawn Chair: And Other Excursions and Observations
George Plimpton
ISBN 10: 1400063426 ISBN 13: 9781400063420
Published by Random House, 2004
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Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1400063426I4N10
Synopsis:
A selection of humor, articles, essays, and other writings by the late author of Paper Lion describes his undistinguished sojourn at an elite prep school, his experiences at a pornography convention in Las Vegas, what it is like to try out for Amateur Night at Harlem's Apollo Theatre, and other entertaining reflections and observations. 25,000 first printing.
About the Author: GEORGE PLIMPTON was the originator of “participatory journalism” and was the editor of The Paris Review for fifty years. His books include Paper Lion, Out of My League, The Bogey Man, Open Net, The Curious Case of Sidd Finch, and oral histories of Edie Sedgwick, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Truman Capote.
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Title: The Man in the Flying Lawn Chair: And Other ...
Publisher: Random House
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket