Stated first edition. SIGNED by the author on the title page. Fine in a near fine (a bit faded along the spine) dust jacket. ; 162 pages; Signed by Author.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader.

Publisher

Farrar, Straus and Giroux,, NY:

Publication Date

1998

Language

English

ISBN 10

0374148600

ISBN 13

9780374148607

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Near Fine

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Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

A superbly written collection of essays discusses with humor, grace, and moving eloquence the central and joyful importance of books and reading in the author's life. 20,000 first printing. Tour.

About the Author

Anne Fadiman is the editor of The American Scholar. Her first book, The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down, was published by FSG in 1997. She lives in New York City.

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