ISBN: 9781582431505 - works on paper: the craft of biography and autobiography (33 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. A selection by one of today's leading biographers of his lectures, essays, and reviews written over the last quarter of a century--mainly on the craft of biography and autobiography, but also covering what Michael Holroyd describes as his "enthusiasms and alibis" Opening with a startling attack on biography, which is answered by two essays on the ethics and values of non-fiction writing, the book goes on to examine the work of several contemporary biographers, the place of biography in fiction and of fiction in biography, and the revelations of some extravagant autobiographers, from Osbert Sitwell to Quentin Crisp--to which he adds some adventures of his own, in particular an important and unpublished piece The Making of GBS, a riveting story of internecine literary warfare. The book ends with a series of satires, celebrations, apologias and polemics which throw light not only on Michael Holroyd's progress as a biographer, but also his record as an embattled campaigner in the field of present-day literary politics. …

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Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. 1. With dust jacket. 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: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

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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. A selection by one of today's leading biographers of his lectures, essays, and reviews written over the last quarter of a century--mainly on the craft of biography and autobiography, but also covering what Michael Holroyd describes as his "enthusiasms and alibis" Opening with a startling attack on biography, which is answered by two essays on the ethics and values of non-fiction writing, the book goes on to examine the work of several contemporary biographers, the place of biography in fiction and of fiction in biography, and the revelations of some extravagant autobiographers, from Osbert Sitwell to Quentin Crisp--to which he adds some adventures of his own, in particular an important and unpublished piece The Making of GBS, a riveting story of internecine literary warfare. The book ends with a series of satires, celebrations, apologias and polemics which throw light not only on Michael Holroyd's progress as a biographer, but also his record as an embattled campaigner in the field of present-day literary politics. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. First Edition. An excellent, unread copy in a lightly rubbed dust jacket.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Unmarked interior. Light edge-wear on dust jacket. Not clipped. Lh.

Hardcover. Condizione: Acceptable.

Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. 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. …

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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: Very Good. Very Good, Not Price Clipped. American First. Complete number line from 1 to 10; some edge wear to boards and dust jacket; remainder line on bottom edge; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; a very good reading copy. Book.

Hb. Condizione: VG. Condizione sovraccoperta: VG. 1st. 319pp. Inscription FEP, wear boards, DJ: front flap clipped, wear extremities.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. An exceptional hardcover with a crisp dust jacket, a tight binding and an unmarked text. First edition, with a full number line. From a private smoke free collection. Shipping within 24 hours, tracking number and delivery Confirmation.…

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Almost Like New. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good +. First Printing. Book is a clean tight unmarked copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Like New. First American Edition. Publisher: Counterpoint, Washington, D. C., 2002.First Edition, First Printing. FINE- hardcover book in FINE dust-jacket. Remainder marked, otherwise, as new. Not price-clipped. Not a book club edition. Not an ex-library copy. All of our books with dust-jackets are shipped in fresh, archival-safe mylar protective sleeves.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good +. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good +. 1st Edition. Very Good + copy. (see picture) 319 pages.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. Reissue Edition; First Printing. 6.32 X 1.09 X 9.24 inches; 319 pages; very few tiny surface speckles on the top exterior edge of textblock. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings.; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first Edition/First Printing in a like dust-jacket; This book is a compilation of essays on the art of biography and autobiography. The essays are focused on how these forms of writing can be used to explore the personal lives of the authors.; 8vo; 313 pages.…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Subjects; Books ; Reviews. Biography as a literary form. Autobiography. Physical description: xiv, 319 p. ; 24 cm. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Subjects; Books ; Reviews. Biography as a literary form. Autobiography. Physical description: xiv, 319 p. ; 24 cm. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. First Edition. 319 pages. 6 1/8" X 9 1/4" (8vo). Publisher's review slip laid in. On the art and craft of writing.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Like New. First Edition, First Printing. FINE hardcover book in FINE dust-jacket. As New. Unread. NOT book club edition. NOT ex-library. NOT price-clipped. Remainder marked. Pristine. All of our dust-jackets are shipped in fresh, archival-safe mylar protective book jacket covers.…