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McSweeney's Quarterly (Number 11)
by Wilsey, Sean (editor)
- Used
- very good
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 1932416013
- ISBN 13
- 9781932416015
- Seller
-
Vashon, Washington, United States
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About This Item
San Francisco: McSwys Publishing, 2003. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Over 15 Color & b/w Illustrations; Decorative Endpapers (dark gray/white). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall (tall). Lacks accompanying DVD (and case); slight rubbing to covers; else a near fine copy as issued. 293 pages. Notable for contributions by T. Coraghessan Boyle ("Blinded by the Light"), Denis Johnson (Act 2 of the play "Soul of a Whore") and Joyce Carol Oates ("The Gathering Squall"); other contributors include Tom Bissell, Stephen Elliott, Brent Hoff, A. G. Pasquella, Sean Warren, Lawrence Weschler, and others. Bound in full dark brown imitation leather, gilt-stamped and decorated spine and covers, all edges trimmed. (sm. bup/dent to rear board).
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- Bookseller
- Vashon Island Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0846588
- Title
- McSweeney's Quarterly (Number 11)
- Author
- Wilsey, Sean (editor)
- Illustrator
- Over 15 Color & b/w Illustrations; Decorative Endpapers (dark gray/white)
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1932416013
- ISBN 13
- 9781932416015
- Publisher
- McSwys Publishing
- Place of Publication
- San Francisco
- Date Published
- 2003
- Keywords
- American Literature 21st Century American Fiction Short Story Essay American Drama Boyle, T. Coraghessan Johnson, Denis Oates, Joyce Carol Periodical Journal Binding QX91
Terms of Sale
Vashon Island Books
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About the Seller
Vashon Island Books
Biblio member since 2003
Vashon, Washington
About Vashon Island Books
Vashon Island Books is located on Vashon Island an idylic country setting just a short ferry ride from Downtown Seattle. We are a quality internet bookstore for readers & collectors. We have a select, diverse stock that is constantly changing and growing. We do the majority of our business over the Net and are committed to providing professional service. With 30 plus years combined bookselling experience and knowledge Vashon Island Books provides a trustworthy and respected outlet for your book buying needs
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