ISBN: 9780671628734 - letters of john cheever (25 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. - A revealing self-portrait: In addition to his novels and short stories, John Cheever wrote a prodigious number of letters--sometimes thirty in a week. In The Letters of John Cheever, edited and annotated by his son Benjamin, Cheever reveals his most private thoughts to friends, famous writers, family, and lovers--all of whom he encouraged to discard what he wrote. Saving letters is like trying to preserve a kiss, he said. As a result, these letters form a story that is even more candid than his journals, and as vivid and human as any he ever invented. - An intriguing literary icon: Cheever, a complex and contradictory man, was an adulterer who wrote eloquently in praise of monogamy . a bisexual who detested any sign of sexual ambiguity. Cheever was a stranger to those closest to him and presented to the world what he thought it wanted to see. These letters display the stark contrast between his ambitions and weaknesses, while tracing his evolution as an artist. . …

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. 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.

Hardcover. Zustand: 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.

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

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

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very 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.

Zustand: Very Good. First 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.

Zustand: Good. First 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.…

Zustand: Good. First Edition. 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.

Paperback. Zustand: 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. Zustand: Very Good. The Letters of John Cheever 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.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Simon & Schuster, 1988. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Hardcover. Zustand: 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. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: fine. First edition. First edition. Cloth, 397 pps. with index; illustrated. selected letters of novelist, short-story master, national Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winner John Cheever. In addition to his published literary works, Cheever was a prolific letter writer though he urged his correspondents to throw away his letters saying "Saving a letter is like trying to preserve a kiss." Fine (re. stripe bot. edge) in fine dust jacket.…

Hard cover wit. Zustand: Used: Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDBiography: General; good hardcover with dustjacket; spine slanting; stain bottom edge; board edges bumped; dustjacket slight creases, tips bumped, slight signs of use and wear; clean pages; board tips bumped; prompt shipping with tracking. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDVery good in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket edgeworn and chipped. Tips bumped. First edition *.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. First printing. Fine/Fine. A tight clean copy, appears unread.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. 397 pages; Very Good condition. No noteworthy defects. No markings. DJ is not price-clipped.; - 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. Zustand: Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. 397 pages; B&W photographs. Cocked spine. 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. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Very good or better in very good dust jacket; Book shows slight rubbing/bumping, dust jacket shows sticker on back panel.

Softcover. Zustand: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition. 397pp. Illustrated with black and white photographic plates. Glossy pictorial wrappers. Slight foxing on topedge with remainder mark on bottom edge, near fine.

Softcover. Zustand: Fine. First Edition. First edition. 397pp. Illustrated with black and white photographic plates. Fine in glossy wrappers.

Zustand: Very Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Near Fine. First edition. 397pp. Illustrated with photographic plates. Text block edges faintly spotted, small stain on rear cover near spine, still near fine in a near fine dust jacket with faint spotting and gentle edgewear.