White Mans Problems (18 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In nine stories that move between nouveau riche Los Angeles and the working class East Coast, Kevin Morris explores the vicissitudes of modern life. Whether looking for creative ways to let off steam after a day in court or enduring chaperone duties on a school field trip to the nation's capital, the heroes of White Man's Problems struggle to navigate the challenges that accompany marriage, family, success, failure, growing up, and getting older. The themes of these perceptive, wry and sometimes humorous tales pose philosophical questions about conformity and class, duplicity and decency, and the actions and meaning of an average man's life. Morris's confident debut strikes the perfect balance between comedy and catastrophe--and introduces a virtuosic new voice in American fiction.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. In nine stories that move between nouveau riche Los Angeles and the working class East Coast, Kevin Morris explores the vicissitudes of modern life. Whether looking for creative ways to let off steam after a day in court or enduring chaperone duties on a school field trip to the nation's capital, the heroes of White Man's Problems struggle to navigate the challenges that accompany marriage, family, success, failure, growing up, and getting older. The themes of these perceptive, wry and sometimes humorous tales pose philosophical questions about conformity and class, duplicity and decency, and the actions and meaning of an average man's life. Morris's confident debut strikes the perfect balance between comedy and catastrophe--and introduces a virtuosic new voice in American fiction.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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: 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.

Paperback. Condition: Good. In nine stories that move between nouveau riche Los Angeles and the working class East Coast, Kevin Morris explores the vicissitudes of modern life. Whether looking for creative ways to let off steam after a day in court or enduring chaperone duties on a school field trip to the nation's capital, the heroes of White Man's Problems struggle to navigate the challenges that accompany marriage, family, success, failure, growing up, and getting older. The themes of these perceptive, wry and sometimes humorous tales pose philosophical questions about conformity and class, duplicity and decency, and the actions and meaning of an average man's life. Morris's confident debut strikes the perfect balance between comedy and catastrophe--and introduces a virtuosic new voice in American fiction.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In nine stories that move between nouveau riche Los Angeles and the working class East Coast, Kevin Morris explores the vicissitudes of modern life. Whether looking for creative ways to let off steam after a day in court or enduring chaperone duties on a school field trip to the nation's capital, the heroes of White Man's Problems struggle to navigate the challenges that accompany marriage, family, success, failure, growing up, and getting older. The themes of these perceptive, wry and sometimes humorous tales pose philosophical questions about conformity and class, duplicity and decency, and the actions and meaning of an average man's life. Morris's confident debut strikes the perfect balance between comedy and catastrophe--and introduces a virtuosic new voice in American fiction.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Printing. PAPERBACK ORIGINAL. Author's first book. Karen Green (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).

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Paperback. Condition: New. In nine stories that move between nouveau riche Los Angeles and the working class East Coast, Kevin Morris explores the vicissitudes of modern life. Whether looking for creative ways to let off steam after a day in court or enduring chaperone duties on a school field trip to the nation's capital, the heroes of White Man's Problems struggle to navigate the challenges that accompany marriage, family, success, failure, growing up, and getting older. The themes of these perceptive, wry and sometimes humorous tales pose philosophical questions about conformity and class, duplicity and decency, and the actions and meaning of an average man's life. Morris's confident debut strikes the perfect balance between comedy and catastrophe--and introduces a virtuosic new voice in American fiction.…

Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 224 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. "One Man's Family" was the longest running Radio Series ever to be broadcast. Sponsored by Standard Brands Inc., Mention was frequently made of Tender Leaf Tea on the show. The Series, a long-running soap opera in format, revolved around the Barbour Family (fictional, but seemingly quite real to many radio listeners), Father and Mother Barbour, who were filled with down-home, common-sense wisdom, and their children . and eventually in-laws and grandchildren. The fictional Barbours purportedly lived in a well to do section of San Francisco (Father Barbour was a banker), and many mentions of that city are made throughout the series. This hardcover book, "One Man's Family Looks at Life" is presented as if it were the script for a single show. The family is sitting around discussing their concerns about the possible forthcoming war (a waste of lives and money), and their observations that American civilization just wasn't up to the high family standards of the Barbour Family (ie: People were lazy and wanted lots of things for no effort). The book is illustrated with nifty black-and-white photographs of the cast - one picture of them sitting in the living room in comfortable chairs, and there are also individual portraits of each separate character. Under Father Barbour's picture is the following quote: "The family is the source from whence comes the moral strength of a nation." The front cover has a group photograph of the cast -- the family is gathered around Father Barbour who is talking on the phone. He looks very serious and the rest all look quite concerned! Yes sir, the country was going down hill! This book came out in 1938 - the Great Depression had been a major blight on the entire nation for some years. But the Barbours , bless their souls! - forged on, striving to do their best to cheerfully spread their homey wisdom through the modern miracle of the radio . and eventually television. The series ran from 1932 (Radio only) to 1959 (Radio and Television). TITLE : One Man's Family Looks at Life AUTHOR : Not attributed [ but Carlton E. Morse, 1901 - 1993 ] IMPRINT : Standard Brands Incorporated PLACE : No Place Given [ New York City ] DATE : 1938 EDITION : Not Stated . [ Presumed First Edition ] STATUS : OP PHYSICAL DETAILS : Small hardcover; contains black-and-white photographs, placed within bright pink borders; text is presented as a one act play; 27 pages with no numbering; 5 3/8" x 7 3/8", pictorial paper-covered boards, stitched and glued ( a black-and-white photograph, with pink background depicting the Barbour Family gathered around Father Barbour, who is on the phone) the photograph is surrounded by alarming newspaper headlines - one of the most prominent of which reads DICTATORSHIPS. The rear cover is blank. Issued with no end-papers. CONDITION - VERY GOOD - This is a previously owned book which remains clean a and attractive, with the following particulars noted : EXTERIOR -- The spine is rubbed and somewhat abraded; the front cover has only mild surface rub and displays nicely; the rear has considerable rub, is somewhat toned, and has a touch of smudging. / BINDING : Solid enough . although the book opens quite widely, no leaves are detached or loose. / INTERIOR -- The inside of the front cover has some spotting (or foxing) ; the inside of the rear cover has only a touch of foxing. The rest of the interior is clean and bright, with no marking, and no signatures.…

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. A fine unread copy in like DJ. Signed by the author on the title page.; Signed by Author.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - In nine stories that move between nouveau riche Los Angeles and the working class East Coast, Kevin Morris explores the vicissitudes of modern life. Whether looking for creative ways to let off steam after a day in court or enduring chaperone duties on a school field trip to the nation's capital, the heroes of White Man's Problems struggle to navigate the challenges that accompany marriage, family, success, failure, growing up, and getting older. The themes of these perceptive, wry and sometimes humorous tales pose philosophical questions about conformity and class, duplicity and decency, and the actions and meaning of an average man's life. Morris's confident debut strikes the perfect balance between comedy and catastrophe?and introduces a virtuosic new voice in American fiction.…

Paperback. Condition: New. In nine stories that move between nouveau riche Los Angeles and the working class East Coast, Kevin Morris explores the vicissitudes of modern life. Whether looking for creative ways to let off steam after a day in court or enduring chaperone duties on a school field trip to the nation's capital, the heroes of White Man's Problems struggle to navigate the challenges that accompany marriage, family, success, failure, growing up, and getting older. The themes of these perceptive, wry and sometimes humorous tales pose philosophical questions about conformity and class, duplicity and decency, and the actions and meaning of an average man's life. Morris's confident debut strikes the perfect balance between comedy and catastrophe--and introduces a virtuosic new voice in American fiction.…

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.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.