"Whether discussing modernism, postmodernism, semiotics, Homer, Cervantes, Borges, blue crabs or osprey nests, Barth demonstrates an enthusiasm for the life of the mind, a joy in thinking (and in expressing those thoughts) that becomes contagious... A reader leaves The Friday Book feeling intellectually fuller, verbally more adept, mentally stimulated, with algebra and fire of his own."--Washington Post Barth's first work of nonfiction is what he calls "an arrangement of essays and occasional lectures, some previously ...
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"Whether discussing modernism, postmodernism, semiotics, Homer, Cervantes, Borges, blue crabs or osprey nests, Barth demonstrates an enthusiasm for the life of the mind, a joy in thinking (and in expressing those thoughts) that becomes contagious... A reader leaves The Friday Book feeling intellectually fuller, verbally more adept, mentally stimulated, with algebra and fire of his own."--Washington Post Barth's first work of nonfiction is what he calls "an arrangement of essays and occasional lectures, some previously published, most not, most on matters literary, some not, accumulated over thirty years or so of writing, teaching, and teaching writing." With the full measure of playfulness and erudition that he brings to his novels, Barth glances into his crystal ball to speculate on the future of literature and the literature of the future. He also looks back upon historical fiction and fictitious history and discusses prose, poetry, and all manner of letters: "Real letters, forged letters, doctored letters... and of course alphabetical letters, the atoms of which the universe of print is made." "The pieces brought together in The Friday Book reflect Mr. Barth's witty, playful, and engaging personality... They are lively, sometimes casual, and often whimsical--a delight to the reader, to whom Mr. Barth seems to be writing or speaking as a learned friend."--Kansas City Star "No less than Barth's fiction these pieces are performances, agile, dexterous, robust, offering the cerebral delights of playful lucidity."--Richmond News Leader
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Add this copy of The Friday Book: Essays and Other Non-Fiction to cart. $20.00, like new condition, Sold by James F. Balsley, Bookseller rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Williamsburg, VA, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by G. P. Putnam's Sons.
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Fine+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0399129979. Book is as new. Unclipped DJ has 1/2 inch tear at top edge of front panel. Binding sound and tight. Signed by author in half-title page. No other marks in book. Not a remainder. DJ in mylar cover.; 9.0 X 6.3 X 1.2 inches; 281 pages; Signed by Author.
Add this copy of The Friday Book Barth, John to cart. $22.00, very good condition, Sold by Twice Sold Tales rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ashfield, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by G. P. Putnam's Sons.
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Very Good. 1st edition 1st printing-some wear to edge of dust jacket-some staining to closed page edge-otherwise cover fine binding strong contents clean-enjoy.
Add this copy of The Friday Book: Essays and Other Nonfiction [Signed] to cart. $24.00, good condition, Sold by Second Story Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Rockville, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by G. P. Putnam's Sons.
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Book. Octavo; G+/G+ Hardcover w/ Dustjacket; Dark Red spine with White and Light Green text; Dustjacket has some edgewear, some shelfwear, light stain on rear cover, fraying at corners; Boards strong, some edgewear, some shelfwear; Textblock has spotting along edges, otherwise clean; 281 pp. 1340522. FP New Rockville Stock.
Add this copy of The Friday Book to cart. $25.00, very good condition, Sold by Old New York Book Shop rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Atlanta, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by G P Putnam's Sons.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Octavo. 281pp a very good copy in very good dj. Small abrasion on inside panel from sticker removal. Signed by Barth Signed by Author.
Add this copy of The Friday Book. Essays and Other Nonfiction to cart. $30.00, like new condition, Sold by Thomas Dorn, ABAA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Canton, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons (1984)..
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Fine. Dust Jacket Included. Signed by Author(s) 8vo. xx, 281 pp. Original binding. SIGNED by Barth on the half-title page. Small sticker ghost front pastedown else this is a tight, fine book in a bright, fine DJ.
Add this copy of The Friday Book to cart. $42.50, like new condition, Sold by Books Of Choice rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bloomington, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by G. P. Putnam's Sons.
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Fine book in a fine dust jacket. Signed by the author. 281 pages. First edition, first printing. Signed by Barth on the title page. Dust jacket art by Tom McKeveney. Fine book in a fine dust jacket. A beautiful copy!
Add this copy of The Friday Book: Essays and Other Nonfiction to cart. $125.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1984 by G.P. Putnam's Sons.
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Very Good. Uncorrected proof. A little sunning and a couple of smudges on the front wrap, a couple of drink rings on the rear wrap, else a very good copy in wrappers. Inscribed by Barth to author Nicholas Delbanco: "For Nick, Cheers. John 11-13-98." A nice association.