Herbert Leibowitz (177 results)

Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Long fascinated by the ?renegade power? of autobiography and by ?its multiple forms of self-disclosure and self-concealment,? Herbert Leibowitz explores his lifelong interest in Fabricating Lives. A lively and original study of eight American autobiographers, the book examines the problem posed by an art where craftiness is hand in glove with craft: after all, a memoirist wants us to perceive him in a certain way; how do we penetrate his strategies and subterfuges? ?The self,? Leibowitz answers, ?reveals itself through style.? To discover the human essence of his subjects, he scrutinizes their styles (including Benjamin Franklin?s plain talk and ?possum?s wit,? Gertrude Stein?s ?gossipy ventriloquism,? and William Carlos Williams? ?grumpy clowning? and foxy innocence), looking beyond their visions of themselves to their true identities.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Long fascinated by the ?renegade power? of autobiography and by ?its multiple forms of self-disclosure and self-concealment,? Herbert Leibowitz explores his lifelong interest in Fabricating Lives. A lively and original study of eight American autobiographers, the book examines the problem posed by an art where craftiness is hand in glove with craft: after all, a memoirist wants us to perceive him in a certain way; how do we penetrate his strategies and subterfuges? ?The self,? Leibowitz answers, ?reveals itself through style.? To discover the human essence of his subjects, he scrutinizes their styles (including Benjamin Franklin?s plain talk and ?possum?s wit,? Gertrude Stein?s ?gossipy ventriloquism,? and William Carlos Williams? ?grumpy clowning? and foxy innocence), looking beyond their visions of themselves to their true identities.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ 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: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book is a Library Discard with all of the typical markings. Book is in Very Good condition. Cover is clean with no marks or stains. Dust Jacket is in Very Good condition, wrapped with mylar in Library Style. Binding is tight, edges are square, corners are sharp. Pages are clean with no writing or high lighting. An Awesome Copy! A Great Buy. None.…

Condition: Very Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condition: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. 1st. 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.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Long fascinated by the ?renegade power? of autobiography and by ?its multiple forms of self-disclosure and self-concealment,? Herbert Leibowitz explores his lifelong interest in Fabricating Lives. A lively and original study of eight American autobiographers, the book examines the problem posed by an art where craftiness is hand in glove with craft: after all, a memoirist wants us to perceive him in a certain way; how do we penetrate his strategies and subterfuges? ?The self,? Leibowitz answers, ?reveals itself through style.? To discover the human essence of his subjects, he scrutinizes their styles (including Benjamin Franklin?s plain talk and ?possum?s wit,? Gertrude Stein?s ?gossipy ventriloquism,? and William Carlos Williams? ?grumpy clowning? and foxy innocence), looking beyond their visions of themselves to their true identities.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Long fascinated by the ?renegade power? of autobiography and by ?its multiple forms of self-disclosure and self-concealment,? Herbert Leibowitz explores his lifelong interest in Fabricating Lives. A lively and original study of eight American autobiographers, the book examines the problem posed by an art where craftiness is hand in glove with craft: after all, a memoirist wants us to perceive him in a certain way; how do we penetrate his strategies and subterfuges? ?The self,? Leibowitz answers, ?reveals itself through style.? To discover the human essence of his subjects, he scrutinizes their styles (including Benjamin Franklin?s plain talk and ?possum?s wit,? Gertrude Stein?s ?gossipy ventriloquism,? and William Carlos Williams? ?grumpy clowning? and foxy innocence), looking beyond their visions of themselves to their true identities.…

Condition: Good. hardcover 100% of proceeds go to charity! Good condition with all pages in tact. Item shows signs of use and may have cosmetic defects.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 5th Edition. G/G, used hc, xi-xxv, 386 pgs. Three quarter red paper over boards with silver text on white cloth around spine; slight shelf wear to head and tail of spine. Illustrated dust jacket with white text on upper, and black text on spine; minor edge wear, tape repair to tears at head of spine; yellow stain in center of lower; not price clipped. Gift inscription on ffep. Interior pages clean, unmarked, no highlighting or creases. Binding is tight. Photographs (illustrator).…

Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good Condition. Has some wear. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

Condition: good. 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.…

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

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.

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. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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

Condition: Acceptable. A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (However the dust cover may be missing). Pages can include considerable notes--in pen or highlighter--but the notes cannot obscure the text. Book may be a price cutter or have a remainder mark.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. A study of eight idiosyncratic American autobiographies examines their styles, sensibilities, and visions Solid binding. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good +. TEXT UNMARKED.

hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Condition Notes: Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.

paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Condition Notes: Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.

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