Dominique Gioia (70 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A sweeping yet intimate anthology, The Measure of Her Powers gathers the best of M.F.K. Fisher's six decades of writing-proving that her meditations on food, travel, family, and mortality are not merely culinary classics but landmarks of American prose Any discussion of the great masters of American English must include the writings of Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher. For more than sixty years, in her writings about family, food, and travel, Fisher amassed a body of work that belongs on any shelf of classic American writing. Assembled here in this new edition is a generous selection from the books from throughout her career, arranged chronologically, and with this volume, we fortunate readers are now offered a magnificent, intimate survey of her life and writing. Whether reflecting on her father's affinity for the underdog or bravely navigating the trials of old age, Fisher's candor and wit are vigorous and infectious. Tales of travel, childhood memories, recipes massacred and perfected, meditations on World War II, and thoughts on cataract surgery-the range of stories on her palette is surprising and original. The Measure of Her Powers, finely edited by Dominique Gioia and introduced by Ruth Reichl, will captivate those who have never read Fisher and deepen the appreciation of her many fans.…

Hardback. Condition: Good.

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Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. 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.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A sweeping yet intimate anthology, The Measure of Her Powers gathers the best of M.F.K. Fisher's six decades of writing-proving that her meditations on food, travel, family, and mortality are not merely culinary classics but landmarks of American prose Any discussion of the great masters of American English must include the writings of Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher. For more than sixty years, in her writings about family, food, and travel, Fisher amassed a body of work that belongs on any shelf of classic American writing. Assembled here in this new edition is a generous selection from the books from throughout her career, arranged chronologically, and with this volume, we fortunate readers are now offered a magnificent, intimate survey of her life and writing. Whether reflecting on her father's affinity for the underdog or bravely navigating the trials of old age, Fisher's candor and wit are vigorous and infectious. Tales of travel, childhood memories, recipes massacred and perfected, meditations on World War II, and thoughts on cataract surgery-the range of stories on her palette is surprising and original. The Measure of Her Powers, finely edited by Dominique Gioia and introduced by Ruth Reichl, will captivate those who have never read Fisher and deepen the appreciation of her many fans.…

Hardback. Condition: Good.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Height: 11.25 Inches, Length: 8.5 Inches, Weight: 1.10231131 Pounds, Width:; 128 pages.

First Paperback edition, oblong quality softcover in stiff pictorial car cover, near FINE condition with light rubbing to edges and corners from shelving; this is a NEW book with remainder mark, ISBN 1-887178-92-9.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Counterpoint , 1999. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new with small price sticker on spine. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. …

hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. A used book with light to moderate shelf wear and imperfections. Previous owner's inscription. Thank you for supporting Last Word Books and independent bookstores.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. 1st Edition. First printing (stated and full number line) hardcover and dust jacket in excellent, unmarked, next-to-pristine condition (slightest handling). The DJ is protected by anew, clear, removeable cover. 411 pages. [1.7 lbs]. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Used Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Light wear to cover and edges, slightly bumped corners. Binding intact, pages clean. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request.…

Condition: Very Good. First edition copy. . Very Good dust jacket. (Food Writers, American Authors, Biography).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Jacket clipped.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 411 pages. Some light shelfwear, rubbing to dust jacket, else a clean, tight copy. Record # 457566.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. A Welcoming Life captures in photographs and text the remarkable life of M. F. K. Fisher. Gathering more than 240 family snapshots with extended selections from her writings, this photographic biography shines with Fishers spirit. Her distinctive voiceher wry humor and razor witis present on every page.A book as celebration, A Welcoming Life is meant to be read, shared with friends, and--like a good meal or a glass of fine wine--savored. Her distinctive voice--her wry humor and razor wit--is present on every page.The physical and emotional landscapes of Fishers life are here in image and anecdote: her childhood in a Quaker town in southern California just after the turn of the century; her sensual and intellectual awakening as a young woman in France in the 1930s; the uneven terrain of her adult life as a writer, wife, daughter, parent; and finally the refuge of northern Californias wine country, where Fisher spent her last years. In celebration of a life well lived, A Welcoming Life i.…

Hard cover. First edition. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 411 p. Audience: General/trade. Fine in fine dust jacket. excellent in excellent jacket with just a whisper of shelfwear, first printing.