My Idea of Fun: A Cautionary Tale
Language: English
Published by The Atlantic Monthly Press, U.S.A., 1994
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
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Condition: Used - Near fine
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NF / NF. Numbering sequence denotes 1st Printing of the 1994 stated 1st US Edition. Book is straight, square, tightly and evenly bound and free of gutter creasing, markings and blemishes. Cover is clean and bright, with gently bumped lower corners and head, sharp top corners and joints, straight tail, spine, hinges and edges, and bldly legible, crisply distinct lettering and design. Dust Jacket is unclipped (reflecting original USD $21 price and 0494 date), with mild chipping along edges of band containing "The Evening Standard" satirical review pasted to flaps the only discernible flaw. (Please see Seller images.) ISBN 0871135655. ShiroBooks, independent bookseller, takes pride in accurate descriptions, careful wrapping and safe shipping; please contact ShiroBooks PRIOR TO ORDERING if more information, details or photos are needed.
Seller Inventory # 005641
- Title
- My Idea of Fun: A Cautionary Tale
- Author
- Self, Will
- Publisher
- The Atlantic Monthly Press, U.S.A.
- Publication year
- 1994
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0871135655
- ISBN 13
- 9780871135650
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 1.75 pounds
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Review
'No one else I can think of writes about contemporary Britain with such elan, energy and witty intelligence. Rejoice' (Nicholas Lezard, Guardian)
'Written with diabolical gusto and skill' (Evening Standard)
'Vastly entertaining' (The Times)
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