A Stress Analysis of a Strapless Evening Gown

Baker, Robert A.

Published by Anchor, Garden City, 1969

About this Item

This is an anthology, 32 stories by the same number of writers covering 212 pages, on the THEME of satire in science &/or science in satire. Notes on contributors add 4 MORE pages. Illus. by b/w drawings by Wyatt. The contributing writers incl. : John Updike, Leo Szilard, and C. Northcote Parkinson. Three sample titles are: `Meihem in Ce Klasrum', `The Lab Coat as a Status Symbol' , and `Postal System Input Buffer Device'. Cond: White paper wrapper with a red and green graphic of a `s.e. gown'. GOOD cool-lectors copy !! Light creases, wear and soiling. Soft corners and chipped edges. Bright !! Spine good with lean, binding decent. No tears, p/o name on pre-title. Reading copy !! Quote :(p. 66) (Norman Applezweig) : " .concludes that it should make a good nose-drop preparation. He changes its name and sends 12 bottles of nose drops, together with a spray applicator, to the physiologist. ".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Stress Analysis of a Strapless Evening Gown
• Publisher: Anchor, Garden City
• Publication Date: 1969
• Binding: Paper
• Illustrator: Stanley Wyatt
• Edition: First Thus.
• Condition: Good +
• Seller catalogs:
  • Humour