The stories in Willeford's 1963 paranoia pulp classic The Machine in Ward Eleven, featuring six incisive tales in a previously hard to get collection, are as fresh as the day they were published, giving us a timely reminder that madness is truly at the dark heart of 21st century politics. Written at a time when we still had some faith in our elected leaders Willeford laid bare the American Dream. Events over the last 30 odd years have stripped away the hype and pomp but Willeford was there first. There is an almost ...
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The stories in Willeford's 1963 paranoia pulp classic The Machine in Ward Eleven, featuring six incisive tales in a previously hard to get collection, are as fresh as the day they were published, giving us a timely reminder that madness is truly at the dark heart of 21st century politics. Written at a time when we still had some faith in our elected leaders Willeford laid bare the American Dream. Events over the last 30 odd years have stripped away the hype and pomp but Willeford was there first. There is an almost Chekhovian wistfulness in the treatment of his stories which belies their considerable impact. Don't make the mistake of consigning this to some sort of historical context: Willeford is as chilling and relevant as ever.
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Add this copy of The Machine in Ward Eleven to cart. $16.49, very good condition, Sold by Firefly Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Kutztown, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Thunder's Mouth Pr.
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Used Very Good. Light wear to cover, slightly bumped corners, pages tanned but clean and unmarked. Firefly Bookstore sells items online and in our store front. We try to add images and descriptions when we can, but if you need additional information or photos of the books we list, please contact us.
Add this copy of The Machine in Ward Eleven to cart. $20.44, good condition, Sold by Books From California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1963 by Belmont.
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Good. Cover/edges have minor scuffing and creasing. Ex owner inscriptions stamped on prelim pages. Very Clean Copy-Over 500, 000 Internet Orders Filled.
Add this copy of Machine in Ward Eleven to cart. $22.00, very good condition, Sold by Grove Antiquarian rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Coconut Grove, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1963 by Belmont.
Add this copy of The Machine in Ward Eleven to cart. $23.50, very good condition, Sold by Books Unlimited rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from West Van Lear, KY, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by No Exit Press.
Add this copy of The Machine in Ward Eleven to cart. $23.62, good condition, Sold by Zoom Books East rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Glendale Heights, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Thunder's Mouth Pr.
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Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include From the library of labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys dvds etc. We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
Add this copy of The Machine in Ward Eleven to cart. $24.45, good condition, Sold by Best and Fastest Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wantage, NJ, UNITED STATES.
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Good solid paperback with moderate reading/age wear, may have some light markings, pages may have some mild tanning. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
Add this copy of The Machine In Ward Eleven to cart. $24.95, very good condition, Sold by King Crab Books LLC rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Saint Paul, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1963 by Belmont (90-286).
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Maguire, Robert. VG+ 141 p. 1st edition, paperback original from Belmont (90-286), 1963. VERY GOOD PLUS. Robert Maguire cover art. We also have the unpublished manuscript Grimhaven, a Hoke Moseley novel.
Add this copy of The Machine in Ward Eleven to cart. $25.00, very good condition, Sold by Voyageur Book Shop rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milwaukee, WI, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Four Walls Eight Windows No Exit Press.
Add this copy of The Machine in Ward Eleven to cart. $26.00, good condition, Sold by Becker's Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Houston, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Thunder's Mouth Pr.
Add this copy of The Machine in Ward Eleven to cart. $32.50, very good condition, Sold by King Crab Books LLC rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Saint Paul, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1963 by Belmont (99-286).
