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Zustand: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Alice Englander; Cover Illustrations By Claudio Munoz (illustrator).

Zustand: Acceptable. Item in acceptable condition including possible liquid damage. As well, answers may be filled in. Lastly, may be missing components, e.g. missing DVDs, CDs, Access Code, etc. Alice Englander; Cover Illustrations By Claudio Munoz (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. 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. Alice Englander; Cover Illustrations By Claudio Munoz (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Alice Englander; Cover Illustrations By Claudio Munoz (illustrator).

Zustand: 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. Alice Englander; Cover Illustrations By Claudio Munoz (illustrator).…

Zustand: 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. Alice Englander; Cover Illustrations By Claudio Munoz (illustrator).…

Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: 46850814. 1747462232. 5/17/2025 6:10:32 AM.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Includes dust jacket. General shelf wear to cover/spine/binding. Pages are overall clean. Some minor creasing to cover. Good reading copy. Dust jacket has some creasing,chipping. Alice Englander; Cover Illustrations By Claudio Munoz (illustrator).

hardback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. hardback, pictorial laminated silver col'd boards, 8vo, a very good tightly bound copy in a well preserved slipcase, dust wrapper not called for, the text remains clean and unmarked, b&w illustrations, 256pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. hardback, pictorial laminated silver col'd boards, 8vo, dated signature of previous owner o/w a very good copy in original slipcase, no wrapper issued, b&w illustrations, 256pp.

hardback. Zustand: Near Fine. No Jacket. hardback, pictorial laminated silver col'd boards, 8vo, a near fine tightly bound copy in a very well preserved grey paper covered slipcase, dust wrapper not called for, the text remains clean and unmarked, b&w illustrations, 256pp.

Hard. Zustand: Fine. 22. Inventory ID 657948. Laminated Hardcover in slipcase 236 pages. Condition Fine Issued with NO Dust Jacket Slipcase Very Good. Folio Society edition Stated first edition second printing 1997. Striking illustrated wraps spotlights this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. No shelf wear with undamaged corners. Slipcase smooth, clean and brilliant with slight shelf wear - a few stains and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.The Genius of James Thurber is a collection that showcases the wit, humor, and keen observational skills of one of America's most celebrated humorists. Bringing together a selection of Thurber's short stories, essays, and drawings, the book highlights his ability to blend satire with a deep understanding of human nature. His pieces often explore the absurdities of everyday life, relationships, and society, filled with characters who navigate a world that is both comically exaggerated and strikingly familiar.The book includes some of his most famous works, featuring his signature blend of dry humor and whimsical illustrations that add another layer to his storytelling. Whether through his imaginative fables, sharp critiques of modern life, or reflections on his own experiences, the collection captures the unique brilliance that made Thurber a defining voice in American literature.Thurber was born in Columbus, Ohio to Charles L. Thurber and Mary Agnes (Mame) Fisher Thurber. Both of his parents greatly influenced his work. His father, a sporadically employed clerk and minor politician who dreamed of being a lawyer or an actor, is said to have been the inspiration for the small, timid protagonist typical of many of his stories. Thurber described his mother as a "born comedienne" and "one of the finest comic talents I think I have ever known." She was a practical joker, on one occasion pretending to be crippled and attending a faith healer revival, only to jump up and proclaim herself healed.Thurber had two brothers, William and Robert. Once, while playing a game of William Tell, his brother William shot James in the eye with an arrow. Thurber lost his eye leaving him almost blind. During his childhood he was unable to participate in sports and activities because of his injury, and instead developed a remarkable imagination, which he shared in his writings.He began his writing career as a reporter for the Columbus Dispatch from 1921 to 1924. In 1925, he moved to Greenwich Village in New York City, getting a job as a reporter for the New York Evening Post. He joined the staff of The New Yorker in 1927 as an editor with the help of his friend and fellow New Yorker contributor, E.B. White. His career as a cartoonist began in 1930 when White found some of Thurber's drawings in a trash can and submitted them for publication. Thurber would contribute both his writings and his drawings to The New Yorker until the 1950s. …

Zustand: As New. Walker Illustrated Classics is a new series which brings together some of the best-loved stories ever told, illustrated by some of today's finest artists. These exquisitely designed books, with their magnificent words and glorious pictures, are a pleasure to read - and re-read. The classics have never looked so good! Illustrator(s): Howard, Paul. Series: Walker Illustrated Classics. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: YDC. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 210 x 184 x 15. Weight in Grams: 514. Good clean copy, like new. 2009. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Zustand: As New. Walker Illustrated Classics is a new series which brings together some of the best-loved stories ever told, illustrated by some of today's finest artists. These exquisitely designed books, with their magnificent words and glorious pictures, are a pleasure to read - and re-read. The classics have never looked so good! Illustrator(s): Howard, Paul. Series: Walker Illustrated Classics. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: YDC. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 210 x 184 x 15. Weight in Grams: 514. Good clean copy, like new. 2009. paperback. . . . .…

Hardback. Zustand: Near Fine. 2nd Printing. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Near Fine condition in Near fine slipcase. Selected and introduced by Michael J. Rosen. Black & white illustrations by Thurber. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 256 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. This Folio Society edition of The Genius of James Thurber, edited by Michael J. Rosen, is offered without its slipcase, but the volume itself remains an attractive example of Folio craftsmanship. The collection brings together a lively selection of Thurberâs stories, essays and drawings, showcasing his sharp humour, gentle absurdity and wonderfully idiosyncratic imagination. Rosenâs editorial choices highlight the breadth of Thurberâs comic talent, from domestic farce to sly social satire. …