Deep end von morley christopher (7 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Boards with light wear to extremities and minor fraying to spine ends. Previous owner's name to front free endpaper; A collection of essays from the master of the form; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 358 pages.

Zustand: Fair. Acceptable condition. Poor dust jacket. (American Essays, Literature) In protective mylar cover. A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First edition. Light offsetting on endpapers with tiny ink notations on rear fly, light toning at board edges, near fine in a very good dust jacket with a toned spine, and interior tape reinforcements along the top and bottom edges.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Off the Deep End' is a sophisticated and spirited collection of essays, sketches, and reviews from the versatile pen of Christopher Morley. A leading figure in American letters during the early twentieth century, Morley presents a series of meditations that capture the wit, intellectual restlessness, and humor of the late 1920s. The work traverses a wide range of subjects, from the quiet contemplations of a dedicated bibliophile to the bustling energy and eccentricities of metropolitan life. Throughout the collection, Morley's distinctive voice shines, blending scholarly erudition with an approachable, conversational style. He tackles the absurdities and delights of the modern world with a keen eye for detail, offering readers both amusement and philosophical insight. The pieces included here reflect his deep love for literature and his unique ability to find significance in the ordinary experiences of travel, work, and leisure. 'Off the Deep End' stands as a testament to Morley's mastery of the personal essay. It invites the reader to dive into a world of literary charm and sharp social observation, making it an essential read for those interested in the history of American journalism and the art of the belle-lettres. His reflections remain as engaging today as they were upon their debut, celebrating the enduring power of a curious mind.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Hardcover with most of DJ. Maroon cloth spine with faded gold lettering. Pictorial paper over boards. Binding is faded and corners a bit bumped. Original DJ is in pieces, but most of it is present. Title page and copyright page dated 1928. 358 pages. Pages a bit toned from age, slight crack at gutter on title page. This copy is from the collection of George Lowther, with his name and 'Ex Libris Carissimis' written on the title page. The phrase comes from a Morley book of the same name. Lowther was a writer in the earliest days of television and golden era of radio. He wrote countless episodes of Superman for the radio, as well as a Superman novel in 1942. He also worked on Dick Tracy and other comic-to-radio/tv crossover shows. We have several books from Lowther's collection in other listings beside this one on the shelf - maybe you'd like to buy them all? Please email with questions or to request photos. If you see a photo beside this listing, please be aware that it's an ABE Stock Photo (whatever that is) and not a photo of this book.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Off the Deep End' is a sophisticated and spirited collection of essays, sketches, and reviews from the versatile pen of Christopher Morley. A leading figure in American letters during the early twentieth century, Morley presents a series of meditations that capture the wit, intellectual restlessness, and humor of the late 1920s. The work traverses a wide range of subjects, from the quiet contemplations of a dedicated bibliophile to the bustling energy and eccentricities of metropolitan life. Throughout the collection, Morley's distinctive voice shines, blending scholarly erudition with an approachable, conversational style. He tackles the absurdities and delights of the modern world with a keen eye for detail, offering readers both amusement and philosophical insight. The pieces included here reflect his deep love for literature and his unique ability to find significance in the ordinary experiences of travel, work, and leisure. 'Off the Deep End' stands as a testament to Morley's mastery of the personal essay. It invites the reader to dive into a world of literary charm and sharp social observation, making it an essential read for those interested in the history of American journalism and the art of the belle-lettres. His reflections remain as engaging today as they were upon their debut, celebrating the enduring power of a curious mind.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

1st ed. Firm copy in tight binding. Red titles on spine. End papers browning with foxing on title page and edges. Dust jacket with faint damp stain along front edge; small chip missing front top-fore-corner and same at rear bottom corner of spine. 0.5cm loss at head of spine. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in Good dust-jacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in Good dust-jacket.…