ISBN: 9780007164899 - the secret goldfish: stories (27 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. It is a less and less well-kept secret that David Means is one of our best fiction writers. In the past few years he has won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, been a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, and received critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Readers familiar with Means's electrifying work will recognize the vision at play in The Secret Goldfish -- a trio of erotically charged kids go on a crime spree in Michigan; a goldfish bears witness to the demise of a Connecticut marriage; an extremely unlucky man is stalked by lightning -- but this new work is funnier, more generous, and bigger in its reach. Each story stands on its own, and yet linked together they produce a quintessentially American experience -- not the stars-and-stripes-on-the-bumper-sticker kind, but the stoned-and-bored-and-looking-for-trouble kind. Means's writing is shot through with emotion and beauty. A subversive humor -- and an almost religious fervor -- drives these stories, and Means's miraculously precise observations bring them to life. Eileen Battersby of the Irish Times wrote, "The roll-call of honor, from Eudora Welty to John Cheever, John Updike, William Maxwell, to Richard Ford, Tobias Wolff, and Annie Proulx is long and rich. Just when it seems that things could get no better, along comes David Means." This is a brilliant lineage, and yet David Means writes like no one but himself.…

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. It is a less and less well-kept secret that David Means is one of our best fiction writers. In the past few years he has won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, been a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, and received critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Readers familiar with Means's electrifying work will recognize the vision at play in The Secret Goldfish -- a trio of erotically charged kids go on a crime spree in Michigan; a goldfish bears witness to the demise of a Connecticut marriage; an extremely unlucky man is stalked by lightning -- but this new work is funnier, more generous, and bigger in its reach. Each story stands on its own, and yet linked together they produce a quintessentially American experience -- not the stars-and-stripes-on-the-bumper-sticker kind, but the stoned-and-bored-and-looking-for-trouble kind. Means's writing is shot through with emotion and beauty. A subversive humor -- and an almost religious fervor -- drives these stories, and Means's miraculously precise observations bring them to life. Eileen Battersby of the Irish Times wrote, "The roll-call of honor, from Eudora Welty to John Cheever, John Updike, William Maxwell, to Richard Ford, Tobias Wolff, and Annie Proulx is long and rich. Just when it seems that things could get no better, along comes David Means." This is a brilliant lineage, and yet David Means writes like no one but himself.…

Condizione: good. The cover shows wear with possible indentations, creases, and small tears. The pages show wear that may include evidence of handling, smudges, and edge discoloration markings stains . The book may or may not have mild corner dings. The imagery is a stock photo of the item.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 0007164890 First edition, First printing. Not inscribed clipped or otherwise marked. Shipped in a box. Number line starting with a (1). Fine/Fine.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very Minimal wear, clean throughout. Stated First Edition.

hardcover. Condizione: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 211 pp.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Second Printing. Inscribed by author on title page.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Printing. Very good+ hardcover in very good+ dust jacket, bright & clean, no names or markings. Author signed on title page. Size 6x9 with 211 pages.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. Bound in 3/4 boards with burnt orange panels and black spine with silver letters. Is in near-fine condition, as is the dustwrapper. 209 pgs. Size: 9 1/2" X 6 1/2".

Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 211 pages. Hardcover. Gilt title on spine. Clean inside and out. Dust jacket in good shape, covered in protective plastic. From the front flap: ".Each story stands on its own, and yet linked together they produce a quintessentially American experience -- not the stars-and-stripes-on-the-bumper-sticker kind, but the stoned-and-bored-and-looking-for-trouble kind. Means's writing is shot through with emotion and beauty. A subversive humor -- and an almost religious fervor -- drives these stories, and Means's miraculously precise observations bring them to life." Record # 30515.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First American Edition. First Printing. Included in the price is a SIGNED Uncorrected Proof. Author of HYSTOPIA. Signed on Full Title Page.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition First Printing. Collection of 15 short stories that are "quintessentially American.in the stoned-and-bored-looking-for-trouble" sense of the term, marked by a "subversive humor." In 211 pages, this is a FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 2004. Small quarto has burnt orange paper over quarter black paper-covered boards, stamped in bright silver to spine. Condition is Fine: as clean & crisp & unmarked as Brand New! The unclipped DJ is equally Fine & protected in new clear mylar cover to stay that way. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.…

hardcover. Condizione: New.

Condizione: new.

Hardcover. Condizione: Mint. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. Readers familiar with David Means' electrifying work in the Los Angeles Times Book Prize -- winning ASSORTED FIRE EVENTS will recognize his extraordinary vision in THE SECRET GOLDFIS. A trio of erotically charged kids goes on a crime spree in Michigan; a goldfish bears witness to the demise of a Connecticut marriage; and an extremely unlucky man is stalked by lightning in this dazzling new collection. New, unread, first edition, first printing, in as new, mylar-protected dust jacket. {Not remainder-marked or price-clipped}L154/ OFC 2R.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition; Advanced Uncorrected Proof.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. "Each story stands on its own, and yet linked together they produce a quintessentially American experience - not the stars-and-stripes-on-the-bumper-sticker kind, but the stoned-and-bored-and-looking-for-trouble kind." Ships same or next business day. Remainder mark on tail edge. Slight slant to spine. Minimal edge wear. Small bumps on spine ends. Light soiling on edges of pages. Otherwise, free from major defect. Dust jacket protected in archival cover. DJ has minor edge and shelf wear. Small creases on top corners and spine ends. Tiny tears on top corners. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 211 pages.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Near Fine. "Each story stands on its own, and yet linked together they produce a quintessentially American experience - not the stars-and-stripes-on-the-bumper-sticker kind, but the stoned-and-bored-and-looking-for-trouble kind." Ships same or next business day. Slight slant to spine. Minimal edge wear. Front board gently curves up at fore-edge. Small bumps on spine ends. Overall, pages are clean and tight. Dust jacket has minor edge and shelf wear. Small creases on top corners and spine ends. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 211 pages. …

Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. First printing.

Hardcover. Small 4to. Black and orange paper over boards, pictorial dust jacket. vii, 211pp. Fine/fine. A tight and handsome first edition of this short story collection, signed bold and sloppy by the author in black fineline on the title page.

First Edition. First edition. His third book, a collection of short stories. A clean about near fine copy with lightly tapped corners in a fine dust jacket. Signed by Means on the title page. Signed.

Hardcover. Condizione: Collectible-Very Good. It is a less and less well-kept secret that David Means is one of our best fiction writers. In the past few years he has won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, been a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, and received critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Readers familiar with Means's electrifying work will recognize the vision at play in The Secret Goldfish -- a trio of erotically charged kids go on a crime spree in Michigan; a goldfish bears witness to the demise of a Connecticut marriage; an extremely unlucky man is stalked by lightning -- but this new work is funnier, more generous, and bigger in its reach. Each story stands on its own, and yet linked together they produce a quintessentially American experience -- not the stars-and-stripes-on-the-bumper-sticker kind, but the stoned-and-bored-and-looking-for-trouble kind. Means's writing is shot through with emotion and beauty. A subversive humor -- and an almost religious fervor -- drives these stories, and Means's miraculously precise observations bring them to life. Eileen Battersby of the Irish Times wrote, 'The roll-call of honor, from Eudora Welty to John Cheever, John Updike, William Maxwell, to Richard Ford, Tobias Wolff, and Annie Proulx is long and rich. Just when it seems that things could get no better, along comes David Means.' This is a brilliant lineage, and yet David Means writes like no one but himself.…