Isbn: 9780241145043 - The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis (6 results)

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: 7955311. 1790903253. 10/2/2026 1:07:33 AM.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. 'Davis's short stories are perfected economies, witty devices, precision-made, primed to release intelligence, philosophy, hilarity. They celebrate the thinking universe while they redefine the possibilities of the form. There is no other writer quite like her' Ali Smith Find out why fellow authors like Ali Smith, Dave Eggers, Jonathan Franzen love Lydia Davis's writing so much in this landmark collection of all of her stories to date from across three decades. And why James Wood described this book in the New Yorker as 'a body of work probably unique in American writing' and 'one of the great, strange American literary contributions'. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition Thus. First UK edition, hardcover, has a subtle lean to the binding, slight bumps to the spine ends and cover corners, minor rubbing with a touch of edgewear to the covers, and a hint of age toning to the edges of the text block. Overall, a Very Good+ copy in a like, unclipped dust jacket, which has mild bumps to the spine ends and cover corners, and light rubbing with a touch of smudging to the covers. The jacket is wrapped in Mylar.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Signed Privately owned, unmarked text, unclipped jacket showing some wear and aging, Ships from Berlin Bookshop Bxn80. Signed by Author(s).