Isbn: 9780297778530 - further letters (21 risultati)

Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: 25763608. 1781550885. 6/15/2026 7:14:45 PM.

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Condizione: Good.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Near Fine. VG++. First Edition. Dustwrapper shows a 1cm. chip to upper spine, with occasional rubbing to edges. Overall, a tight, clean copy of this strange book . . .

Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good ++. clean tight copy d/j price clipped with slight rubbing to top edges, 3/4" tear to lower spine back hinge else minuscule edge and corner wear Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. . Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

First Edition. Fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; [150] p. : facsims., ports. ; 26 cm. Subjects; Root, Henry 19352005. English wit and humor. Humorous letters in English 1945 Texts. 1 Kg.

Hardback. Condizione: Used. In the grand tradition of somewhat questionable literary pursuits, we present to you "The Further Letters of Henry Root" by the ever-controversial William Donaldson, a tome that navigates the murky waters of correspondence with all the grace of a hippo on a unicycle. Published in 1990 by Weidenfeld and Nicolson, this book may or may not contain insights into the human condition, depending on one?s definition of insights. It could function as a window into the world of eccentricities, but it might also just be a perpetuation of them. Either way, it is sure to spark some level of confusion or, at the very least, a few raised eyebrows. What can one expect from a collection of letters penned by a character such as Henry Root? For starters, prepare for a delightful?if not entirely perplexing?exploration of a mind that takes the ordinary and twists it like a pretzel in a funfair. Root?s corrosive wit and biting satire serve as the perfect antidote to the mundane, much like adding a splash of vinegar to a lackluster salad. With each letter, readers are invited into a whimsical realm where the absurd becomes the norm, and the every day transforms into an occasion for bemusement. Donaldson?s prose is a curious blend of highbrow intellect and lowbrow humor, creating an experience akin to attending a Shakespearean play performed by clowns. Each letter is a new adventure, filled with hilariously misguided opinions and fancies that might make the average Victorian spin in their grave. Whether he?s waxing lyrical about the merits of well-constructed letterhead or the absurdities of social etiquette, Root manages to remain forever on the fringes of both reason and reality. Who knew that a simple correspondence could sound like a manifesto of lunacy? While you might think letters are merely a means of communication, Root?s missives are nothing short of an intellectual free-for-all. Readers can anticipate thrillingly bizarre insights into topics such as: The fine art of complaining about the weather How to engage in a fierce debate with your postman The secret life of garden gnomes Unraveling the mysteries of forgotten cheese The inevitable decline of civilization due to misplaced apostrophes With each page turned, one cannot help but feel a peculiar kinship with Root, as if he is the long-lost relative you never knew you had, always ready with a slightly scandalous anecdote at the family gathering?albeit one that leaves everyone feeling bewildered, yet oddly fascinated. The further we delve into his world, the more we ponder: is this man a genius or merely mad? Not that it really matters because, after all, who needs clarity when one can have chaos? Condition: This copy, much like Henry Root himself, shows signs of a well-lived life. Its pages may be slightly dog-eared, and perhaps it bears the scent of a bygone era?think of it as a vintage aroma that heightens the reading experience or at least sparks conversations about the state of second-hand literary offerings. The cover, adorned with a mildly disheveled design, hints at the book?s content: charmingly erratic. Fear not, it?s all part of the charm when you procure your treasures from Crappy Old Books. In conclusion, "The Further Letters of Henry Root" is not just a book; it?s an experience that might leave you questioning your own sanity?or at least your taste in literature. So, if you?re ready to embark on a journey filled with whims, winks, and wry observations, do pick up this questionable collection. After all, it?s not about finding answers; it?s about enjoying the delightful messiness of the questions. Happy reading and welcome to the madness! THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY TO THE FRONT AND BACK INNER PAGES SAYS SOLD BY CRAPPY OLD BOOKS WITH WEB SITE URL. IT IN NO WAY DEMINISHED FROM THE READING. IF YOU WANT A PRISTINE BOOK, PLEASE FIND ANOTHER BOOK IN BETTER CONDITION SOMEWHERE ELSE. …

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; [150] pages : facsimiles, portraits ; 26 cm. Subjects; England Biography. English wit and humor. Autobiographies. Epistolary novels. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; [150] p. : facsims., ports. ; 26 cm. Subjects; Root, Henry 19352005. English wit and humor. Humorous letters in English 1945 Texts. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; [150]p 26cm. Subjects; Root, Henry 1935-2005. Root, Henry; biography. English wit and humor. English letters. England Biography. Humorous letters in English, 1945 Texts 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; [150]p 26cm. Subjects; Root, Henry 1935-2005. Root, Henry; biography. English wit and humor. English letters. England Biography. Humorous letters in English, 1945 Texts 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Very nice clean copy. One owner from new.

Condizione: Good. Light scuffs & scratches to the jacket, wear to the edges. Wear, marks & bumps to the board edges & corners. Faint marks & foxing to the edges of the textblock. Content is in very good, clean condition.

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Very Good. "Mr Root continues his audacious, independent crusade against.undesireable minority groups." Book contents are reproductions of letters. 10" Tall, 620g. No inscriptions. Dustjacket has slight rubbing, and edge wear at top (see photo). Clipped. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. First Edition. Weidenfeld & Nicolson Ltd, London 1980. unpaginated (152pp) hb dw clipped, chipped & discoloured, book vg.