Bright Risen Angels by Vollmann William (44 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. The debut work of fiction from the National Book Award-winning author of Europe CentralYou Bright and Risen Angelsis the work of an extraordinary imagination. In this free-wheeling novel of epic proportions, William T. Vollmann has crafted a biting, hilarious satire of history, technology, politics, and misguided love. In the jungles of South America, on the ice fields of Alaska, the plains of the Midwest, and the streets of San Francisco, a fearsome battle rages. The insects are vying for world domination; the inventors of electricity stand in evil opposition. Bug , a young man, rebels against his own kind and joins forces with the insects. Wayne, a thug, allies himself with the malevolent forces of electricity and vows to assassinate the preying mantis who tends bar in Oregon. Read more Continue reading Read less FROM PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"The story is an epic brew of technology, magic, politics, history and entomology, by turns fiercely satiric and good-naturedly humorous," maintained PW of this "ferociously talented first novel," about (among other things) a pitiless war between insects and the inventors of electricity. Illustrated by the author. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. ABOUT THE AUTHORWilliam T. Vollmann is the author of ten novels, including Europe Central, which won the National Book Award. He has also written four collections of stories, including The Atlas, which won the PEN Center USA West Award for Fiction, a memoir, and six works of nonfiction, including Rising Up and Rising Down and Imperial, both of which were finalists for the National Book Critics Circle Award. He is the recipient of a Whiting Writers Award and the Strauss Living Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His journalism and fiction have been published in The New Yorker, Harpers, Esquire, Granta, and many other publications. Read more Continue reading Read less.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. The debut work of fiction from the National Book Award-winning author of Europe CentralYou Bright and Risen Angelsis the work of an extraordinary imagination. In this free-wheeling novel of epic proportions, William T. Vollmann has crafted a biting, hilarious satire of history, technology, politics, and misguided love. In the jungles of South America, on the ice fields of Alaska, the plains of the Midwest, and the streets of San Francisco, a fearsome battle rages. The insects are vying for world domination; the inventors of electricity stand in evil opposition. Bug , a young man, rebels against his own kind and joins forces with the insects. Wayne, a thug, allies himself with the malevolent forces of electricity and vows to assassinate the preying mantis who tends bar in Oregon. Read more Continue reading Read less FROM PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"The story is an epic brew of technology, magic, politics, history and entomology, by turns fiercely satiric and good-naturedly humorous," maintained PW of this "ferociously talented first novel," about (among other things) a pitiless war between insects and the inventors of electricity. Illustrated by the author. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. ABOUT THE AUTHORWilliam T. Vollmann is the author of ten novels, including Europe Central, which won the National Book Award. He has also written four collections of stories, including The Atlas, which won the PEN Center USA West Award for Fiction, a memoir, and six works of nonfiction, including Rising Up and Rising Down and Imperial, both of which were finalists for the National Book Critics Circle Award. He is the recipient of a Whiting Writers Award and the Strauss Living Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His journalism and fiction have been published in The New Yorker, Harpers, Esquire, Granta, and many other publications. Read more Continue reading Read less.…

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 656 pages. 8.00x5.25x1.50 inches. In Stock.

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. a very good copy, digital photos available.

Paperback. Condition: New. The debut work of fiction from the National Book Award-winning author of Europe CentralYou Bright and Risen Angelsis the work of an extraordinary imagination. In this free-wheeling novel of epic proportions, William T. Vollmann has crafted a biting, hilarious satire of history, technology, politics, and misguided love. In the jungles of South America, on the ice fields of Alaska, the plains of the Midwest, and the streets of San Francisco, a fearsome battle rages. The insects are vying for world domination; the inventors of electricity stand in evil opposition. Bug , a young man, rebels against his own kind and joins forces with the insects. Wayne, a thug, allies himself with the malevolent forces of electricity and vows to assassinate the preying mantis who tends bar in Oregon. Read more Continue reading Read less FROM PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"The story is an epic brew of technology, magic, politics, history and entomology, by turns fiercely satiric and good-naturedly humorous," maintained PW of this "ferociously talented first novel," about (among other things) a pitiless war between insects and the inventors of electricity. Illustrated by the author. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. ABOUT THE AUTHORWilliam T. Vollmann is the author of ten novels, including Europe Central, which won the National Book Award. He has also written four collections of stories, including The Atlas, which won the PEN Center USA West Award for Fiction, a memoir, and six works of nonfiction, including Rising Up and Rising Down and Imperial, both of which were finalists for the National Book Critics Circle Award. He is the recipient of a Whiting Writers Award and the Strauss Living Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His journalism and fiction have been published in The New Yorker, Harpers, Esquire, Granta, and many other publications. Read more Continue reading Read less.…

B-format paperback (20 X 13cm). Condition: Good +. First Thus. 640pp. Orig published in the UK in 1987. First Picador edition, with number line beginning with "1". Pages are age-tanned. Orig publisher's price sticker to bottom of back page. Edge & corner wear. The white back cover shows some rubbing & light soiling. Light creasing to the spine. The binding is firm.…

Paperback. Condition: New. The debut work of fiction from the National Book Award-winning author of Europe CentralYou Bright and Risen Angelsis the work of an extraordinary imagination. In this free-wheeling novel of epic proportions, William T. Vollmann has crafted a biting, hilarious satire of history, technology, politics, and misguided love. In the jungles of South America, on the ice fields of Alaska, the plains of the Midwest, and the streets of San Francisco, a fearsome battle rages. The insects are vying for world domination; the inventors of electricity stand in evil opposition. Bug , a young man, rebels against his own kind and joins forces with the insects. Wayne, a thug, allies himself with the malevolent forces of electricity and vows to assassinate the preying mantis who tends bar in Oregon. Read more Continue reading Read less FROM PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"The story is an epic brew of technology, magic, politics, history and entomology, by turns fiercely satiric and good-naturedly humorous," maintained PW of this "ferociously talented first novel," about (among other things) a pitiless war between insects and the inventors of electricity. Illustrated by the author. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. ABOUT THE AUTHORWilliam T. Vollmann is the author of ten novels, including Europe Central, which won the National Book Award. He has also written four collections of stories, including The Atlas, which won the PEN Center USA West Award for Fiction, a memoir, and six works of nonfiction, including Rising Up and Rising Down and Imperial, both of which were finalists for the National Book Critics Circle Award. He is the recipient of a Whiting Writers Award and the Strauss Living Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His journalism and fiction have been published in The New Yorker, Harpers, Esquire, Granta, and many other publications. Read more Continue reading Read less.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1987 Atheneum hard cover - 1st edition 1st printing - minor stain to page edge - otherwise dust jacket like new (now in mylar cover) cover fine binding strong contents clean - enjoy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A beautiful, crisp, tight hardcover in very good condition; faint bit of foxing to lower portion of front edge of textblock; tiny pin head stain to lower edge of textblock. Dust jacket in near fine condition and in protective mylar cover. Signed on title page. Photos available upon request. We are a brick-and-mortar store and sell our own inventory.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine (rm). Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine (pc). First British Edition. Pages a tad browned; small dampstain bottom edge back cover (very minor); Collins remainder device ('C' in circle) stamped bottom foreedge; else a fine, square, apparently unread copy in a bright, price-clipped dustjacket with minor dampstain bottom edge blank side (again very minor and not visible when dj is on book). An attractive copy despite minor flaws. True first edition of WV's first book. British edition precedes American. First printing = 2500 copies. Illus. By The Author (illustrator). …

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: Very Good. Publisher: Andre Deutsch, London, 1987. First Edition, First Printing. FINE- hardcover book in FINE- dust-jacket. SIGNED by author on title page. The author's first book. Due to the book's weight, we are unable to ship outside USA. NOT remainder marked. NOT price-clipped. NOT faded. NOT a book club edition. NOT an ex-library copy. All of our books with dust-jackets are shipped in fresh, archival-safe mylar protective sleeves. Illus. By The Author (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. FIRST. First British edition. Fine copy in dj of the correct first edition. Signed by Vollmann with drawing of a bird head. Fantastic reading-Don't miss out. pages slightly browning. Illus. By The Author (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. FIRST. First British edition. Fine copy in dj of the correct first edition. Signed by Vollmann with drawing of lightening around his signature Fantastic reading-Don't miss out. pages slightly browning. Illus. By The Author (illustrator). Signed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition. Illustrations by the author. Vollmann's first book, a big freewheeling novel. The British first preceded the American. Usual light toning to page edges, else fine in fine dustjacket. Signed by Vollmann on the title page. Illus. By The Author (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. FIRST. First British edition. Fine copy in dj of the correct first edition. Signed by Vollmann with drawing of SYRINGE AND AND EYE Fantastic reading-Don't miss out. pages slightly browning. Illus. By The Author (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. The true first edition of the author's first book. First Edition, First Printing. FINE hardcover book in FINE- dust-jacket. Unread. NOT marked. NOT price-clipped. NOT remaindered. NOT faded. NOT book club edition. NOT ex-library. The only flaw is a slight blemish in the fold of the front dust jacket flap. All of our dust-jackets are shipped in fresh, archival-safe mylar protective book jacket covers. Illus. By The Author (illustrator).…

First edition. Octavo, boards. The author's first book. 2500 copies printed. A Pynchonesque comic / surreal novel of magic and technology. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (3906).