Isbn: 9780394540504 - going to the territory (26 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The work of one of the most formidable figures in American intellectual life. -- Washington Post Book World The seventeen essays collected in this volume prove that Ralph Ellison was not only one of America's most dazzlingly innovative novelists but perhaps also our most perceptive and iconoclastic commentator on matters of literature, culture, and race. In Going to the Territory, Ellison provides us with dramatically fresh readings of William Faulkner and Richard Wright, along with new perspectives on the music of Duke Ellington and the art of Romare Bearden. He analyzes the subversive quality of black laughter, the mythic underpinnings of his masterpiece Invisible Man, and the extent to which America's national identity rests on the contributions of African Americans. Erudite, humane, and resounding with humor and common sense, the result is essential Ellison.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. 1. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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.

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

Condizione: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The work of one of the most formidable figures in American intellectual life. -- Washington Post Book World The seventeen essays collected in this volume prove that Ralph Ellison was not only one of America's most dazzlingly innovative novelists but perhaps also our most perceptive and iconoclastic commentator on matters of literature, culture, and race. In Going to the Territory, Ellison provides us with dramatically fresh readings of William Faulkner and Richard Wright, along with new perspectives on the music of Duke Ellington and the art of Romare Bearden. He analyzes the subversive quality of black laughter, the mythic underpinnings of his masterpiece Invisible Man, and the extent to which America's national identity rests on the contributions of African Americans. Erudite, humane, and resounding with humor and common sense, the result is essential Ellison.…

Condizione: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. first Edition stated with correct number sequence for this publisher and year. In cream boards with blue spine cloth and gilt to type. Faint moisture stains to bottom of spine and small spots to bottoms of front endpapers. Some foxing to top page ends. Clean interior and solid binding. Jacket is unclipped and glossy with moisture stain to bottom inside of spine with a tiny amount to adjacent edges of panels - barely visible from outsde. 1st Printing.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. SOLID CLEAN AND BRIGHT A COLLECTION OF ESSAYS FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE INVISIBLE MAN THE GENESIS OF WHICH WAS A LECTURE OF THE SAME NAME DELIVERED AT THE RALPH ELLISON FESTIVAL AT BROWN UNIVERSITY IN 1979 STATED FIRST EDITION FULL NUMBER LINE 16 ESSAYS , LECTURES , PERSONAL REMINISCENSES AND INTERVIEWS A GREAT COMPANION TO SHADOW AND ACT PREVIOUS OWNERS INSCRIPTION JACKET IS BRIGHT ,CLIPPED AND COMPLETE WITH LIGHT SHELF WARE. N/A (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine(-). First edition (stated). Octavo in blue-white DJ, 338 pages; 22 cm. Ten essays, lectures, personal reminiscences, and interviews. Contents: The little man at Chehaw Station -- On initiation rites and power: Ralph Ellison speaks at West Point -- What these children are like -- The myth of the flawed white Southerner -- If the twain shall meet -- What America would be like without blacks -- Portrait of Inman Page: a dedication speech -- Going to the territory -- An extravagance of laughter -- Remembering Richard Wright -- Homage to Duke Ellington on his birthday -- The art of Romare Bearden -- Society, morality, and the novel -- "A very stern discipline" -- The novel as a function of American democracy -- Perspective of literature. Ellison, Ralph -- Authorship, Essays. Extremely mild rubbing to spine head and foot, extremely gently rubbed corners, light soiling mark to boards, bright pages in tight binding, extremely light soiling to DJ, else Near Fine(-) in Near Fine(-) DJ.…

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Random House, NY, c.1986, 2nd.prtg., 8vo., hardcover, 338pp., G/G $.

Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 338 pages. Light edgewear to dust jacket protected by mylar cover. Overall, a tight clean copy. Record # 458847.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. Stated first edition in Near Fine condition with original jacket (very slight traces of wear to edges).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very good. Hardcover. First Edition. 339pp. Very good hardback in a lightly edgeworn jacket.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First printing. Remainder mark and light foxing on top edge, else very good in a very good dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First edition THUS. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages without any extraneous marks. New mylar added to ensure future enjoyment. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First edition THUS. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages without any extraneous marks. New mylar added to ensure future enjoyment. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. 1986 Random House hardcover - 1st edition 1st printing - minor wear to top edge of dust jacket - minor staining to closed page edge - otherwise cover fine binding strong contents clean - enjoy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 338pp. Light cream boards with black cloth spine with bright gilt title. Full color dust jacket with title. Stated First Edition. Author of "Invisible Man", "Shadow and Act" and "Going to the Territory." 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Cloth. Condizione: Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. 338pp. Black cloth spine with bright gilt title and antique white paper over boards. Colorful Dust Jacket. Laid in New York Times Book Review by John Edgar Wideman, dated August 3, 1986. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. DJ in archival cover. Stated first edition. Paul Hogarth (illustratore).

hardcover. Condizione: As New.

hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover/Hardback. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Near fine unread stated first edition/first printing signed/inscribed by author on title page. Contains the full Random House numberline that indicates a first printing if it also states First Edition (which it does). Free of owner's marks with extremely tight binding. Faint blue streak down cream overboard that matches blue of spine cloth. Shelfwear includes a handful of dog-eared corners caused by bump. Dust jacket toned with rubbed/bumped edges/spine. In protective archival sleeve. signed and inscribed by author or artist.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. (338pp) Essays, lectures and personal reminiiscences. 'As new' copy.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.