The Imaginary Girlfriend
by Irving, John
John Irving published his first novel at the age of twenty-six. He has received awards from the Rockefeller Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Guggenheim Foundation; he has won an O. Henry Award, a National Book Award, and an Academy Award. Mr. Irving lives with his family in Toronto and Vermont.
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by Irving, John
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London: Bloomsbury. Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0747524823 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in Very Fine dust-jacket; This book is the story of John Irving's relationship with the imaginary girlfriend, Elaine. Irving tells the story in a simple, unassuming style, which makes the reader feel… Read more about this item Item Price
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(London), Bloomsbury, (1996).. First UK Edition; Sm. 8vo; pp. viii 148; 16 pages of b/w plates; original cloth, dustjacket; spine cocked; otherwise a fine copy. Author's signature tipped in on title page. Item Price
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THE IMAGINARY GIRLFRIEND.
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- 1996
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LONDON: BLOOMSBURY.. Fine. 1996. First Edition. Cloth. 0747524823 . About fine in a fine dj. (Small black ink dot at bottom edge) Only published in the U.K. . Item Price
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The Imaginary Girlfriend
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- 1996-03-14
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The Imaginary Girlfriend
by IRVING, John
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(London): Bloomsbury. (1996). The uncorrected proof copy of the first British edition of this title, which was incorporated into the U.S. edition of Trying to Save Piggy Sneed and had no separate U.S. printing. Inscribed by Irving. Fine in a near fine, proof dust jacket, worn where it overlays the proof, with the price of £13.99 (later lowered to £9.99).… Read more about this item Item Price
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by John Irving
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- 1996
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London: Bloomsbury, 1996. Near Fine/Near Fine. London: Bloomsbury, 1996. First Edition. Bookplate signed by Irving loosely laid in at front. Small octavo. 148 pages + black and white photographs. Photographic dust jacket. Black boards stamped in gilt.
A memoir of writing and wrestling, first published in the U.K. and incorporated into Trying to Save Piggy Sneed… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Imaginary Girlfriend
by Irving, John
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London, UK: Bloomsbury [0-7475-2482-3] 1996, 1st UK edition. (hardcover) 148, plus photographs. Fine in fine dust jacket. 12mo. First UK edition. Memoir. Irving tells of the 2 writers and 2 wrestling coaches who played mentor roles in his development as an author, and his personal dedication to his children. Fine / Fine copy. Jacket in… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Imaginary Girlfriend
by IRVING JOHN
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The Imaginary Girlfriend
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The Imaginary Girlfriend: a Memoir : A Memoir
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Item Price
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The Imaginary Girlfriend: A Memoir
by Irving, John
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- First Canadian Edition
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- 1996
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- Hardcover
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- 9780394281537
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Toronto: Knopf Canada, 1996. Two small sticker scars on rear panel of dust jacket. Printed simultaneously with the UK edition. A wrestling memoir that appeared as part of the US collection "Trying to Save Piggy Sneed" (also 1996). The Canadian edition has eight more pages of photo illustrations than the US publication.. First Canadian Edition. Hard Cover… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Imaginary Girlfriend : A Memoir
by Irving, John
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- 1997-01-01
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Knopf Canada, 1997-01-01. Paperback. Very Good. 1st Canadian edition. Very Good. Light shelf wear to covers/corners; satisfaction guaranteed. Mass market paperback binding. Item Price
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The Imaginary Girlfriend
by Irving, John
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- 2002
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The Imaginary Girlfriend: A Memoir
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- 2002-12-03
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The Imaginary Girlfriend
by Irving, John
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- First Edition, 1st printing
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- 1996
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
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London: Bloomsbury, 1996. A nice reading copy. Pages are clean and bright. Binding is tight. Book and jacket show some shelfwear.. First Edition, 1st printing. Hard Cover. Very Good -/Good +. Item Price
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