ISBN: 9780671701956 - muscle: confessions of an unlikely bodybuilder (29 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. From skinny scholar to muscle-bound showman. Easily the best memoir ever written about weight training, steroids and all (Men's Journal). When blue-blooded, storklike Samuel Wilson Fussell arrived in New York City fresh from the University of Oxford, the ethereal young graduate seemed like the last person on Earth who would be interested in bodybuilding. But he was intimidated by the dangers of the city--and decided to do something about it. At twenty-six, Fussell walked into the YMCA gym. Four solid years of intensive training, protein powders, and steroid injections later, he had gained eighty pounds of pure muscle and was competing for bodybuilding titles. And yet, with forearms like bowling pins and calves like watermelons, Fussell felt weaker than ever before. His punishing regimen of workouts, drugs, and diet had reduced him to near-infant-like helplessness and immobility, leaving him hungry, nauseated, and prone to outbursts of 'roid rage. But he had come to succeed, and there was no backing down now. Alternately funny and fascinating, Muscle is the true story of one man's obsession with the pursuit of perfection. With insight, wit, and refreshing candor, Fussell ushers readers into the wild world of juicers and gym rats who sacrifice their lives, minds, bodies, and souls to their dreams of glory in Southern California's so-called iron mecca.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condizione: very_good. The book is clean and shows minor shelf ware.

Condizione: Good. 1st Printing. 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: Very Good. 1st Printing. 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.…

Condizione: Good. Good Condition. Has some staining. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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.

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.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. From skinny scholar to muscle-bound showman. Easily the best memoir ever written about weight training, steroids and all (Men's Journal). When blue-blooded, storklike Samuel Wilson Fussell arrived in New York City fresh from the University of Oxford, the ethereal young graduate seemed like the last person on Earth who would be interested in bodybuilding. But he was intimidated by the dangers of the city--and decided to do something about it. At twenty-six, Fussell walked into the YMCA gym. Four solid years of intensive training, protein powders, and steroid injections later, he had gained eighty pounds of pure muscle and was competing for bodybuilding titles. And yet, with forearms like bowling pins and calves like watermelons, Fussell felt weaker than ever before. His punishing regimen of workouts, drugs, and diet had reduced him to near-infant-like helplessness and immobility, leaving him hungry, nauseated, and prone to outbursts of 'roid rage. But he had come to succeed, and there was no backing down now. Alternately funny and fascinating, Muscle is the true story of one man's obsession with the pursuit of perfection. With insight, wit, and refreshing candor, Fussell ushers readers into the wild world of juicers and gym rats who sacrifice their lives, minds, bodies, and souls to their dreams of glory in Southern California's so-called iron mecca.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good.

Condizione: Used: Very Good. Very good, with very good jacket.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Light wear. Small tear to jacket with loss. Minor stain to dj. Clean, unmarked pages. From the library of gay activist Bernard Delia. Bernie was a founding member of the Capital Pride Alliance, and served as co-chair of World Pride 2025. Delia worked at the U.S. Department of Justice for 26 years, serving as an assistant U.S. attorney from 2001 to 2019. Delia served as one of the first openly gay appointees at the U.S. Department of Justice. "Bernie leaves behind an incredible legacy in our city and country, through his life and advocacy, he helped pave a path for LGBTQIA residents in our city and within the federal government to live and work openly and proudly." - D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Very Good. First Edition. 252 pp. Book has bump to lower edge of rear cover, and is slightly cocked. Jacket is starting to discolor and curl at upper edge. The author's four obsessive years in quest of the perfect body.

vg/vg, lite shelf wear, o/w bright & tight book. size approx 6x9 with 252 pages. Illustrated by photographs. 1st printing edition. Binding is hc.

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. Softcover, trade paperback format, Uncorrected Proof, Special Advance Reader's Copy, Limited Edition as printed on back cover, Advance Uncorrected Proof as printed on 1st page, RARE, ONE-OF-A-KIND Proof/Advance with No listings on AbeBooks or OnLine, Condition: Fine, due to bump to bottom back cover, as well as a light scratch on back cover, otherwise Advance is Unread, Tight Binding, Never opened past copyright page, Spine Not Broken, (assumed) First Edition being a Proof/Advance as well as a First Printing with the Full # print line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 as printed on copyright page, Publisher printed letter on Simon & Schuster letterhead included, From: Trish Bleichert/National Accounts Coordinator, Dated: February 7, 1991, TO: "Dear Bookseller.", Rare, One of a Kind Proof/Advance, I also have a New Hardcover copy of this same title for sale, see Listing, Thanks.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDVery good used paperback. Some minor creasing.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. Hardcover, Condition: New, Unread, Tight Binding, never opened past copyright page, Spine Not Broken, Dust Jacket Condition: As New, Only due to very light rubbing to spine top/bottom edges, otherwise new, no tears, cuts or stains, (assumed) First Edition being a First Printing with the Full # print line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 as printed on copyright page, Original $18.95 price Not clipped, Beautiful New copy, * I also have a "limited edition, special advance reader's copy, Uncorrected Proof" of this same title available for sale, see listing, Thanks.…

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

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Very Good with Very Good dustjacket, Hardcover.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDBiography: General: GOOD HARDCOVER WITH DUST JACKET, FIRST EDITION, MINOR NICKS AND CREASES, CLEAN PAGES THROUGHOUT, PROMPT SHIPPING WITH TRACKING.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Poseidon Press, 1991. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First/First. Poseidon Press, NY, 1991, 252 pages. First/First in Near Fine/Very Good condition. The boards/text block shows lite edgeware, bit of edge soiling, and some compression to bottom rear corner. The DJ has a bit of edgewear, lite toning, and some compression to rear bottom flap. Otherwise book is tight, square, clean, and unclipped (please review photos). The Author has Signed, warmly inscribed, and dated in the year of publication. "Fascinating account of the bizarre world of bodybuilding and his four obsessive years in quest of the perfect body". All books bubble wrapped and shipped promptly in a box. Gray and orange boards with gold lettering.…

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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. SIGNED by author, no inscription. First Edition, First Printing with full number line. Dust Jacket in VG condition, $18.95 price on flap is present (not price-clipped). Boards in VG condition as well. Binding is tight. Pages are unmarked. Signed by Author(s).…

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