New York: E. P. Dutton and Co., 1978. first edition as stated. Hardcover. Very good +/very good +. 6 x 9 in. Black cloth and ochre paper boards. Stated first edition with 1 at end of number line. Condition is VERY GOOD+ ; covers very clean, a touch toned along top edges, minimal shelf wear. Binding tight, text unmarked. DJ is VERY GOOD+ ; not clipped ($10.95) very clean, a few chips to spine head. JL. Fic. RGR.

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John Irving has been nominated for a National Book Award three times–winning once, in 1980, for the novel The World According to Garp. A Prayer for Owen Meany was published in 1989. In 1992, Mr. Irving was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater, Oklahoma. In 2000, he won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Cider House Rules –a film with seven Academy Award nominations. From the Trade Paperback edition.

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On Sep 26 2007, Shawnee said:

This is the best book I have ever read!! If you want a story about the 70's this is one, full of symoblism and underlying truths and tragedy. The "undertoad" You may not always see it but its always there, and we all have those "undertoads" in our life. This book is full complete, from beginning to end, the end will not leave you questioning "what was Irving thinking?" He completed this book and didn't shirk on the details, its phenomonal!

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Bookseller: Andre Strong Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 45856
Title: THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP
Author: John Irving
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very good +
Jacket Condition: very good +
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: first edition as stated
ISBN 10: 0525237704
ISBN 13: 9780525237709
Publisher: E. P. Dutton and Co.
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1978

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