Fiction. A reprint of the fifth of Stanley Elkin's 17 published works, originally published in 1970, this novel anticipates talk radio and its crazed hosts. Characters include Arnold the Memory Expert, Bernie Perk the burning pharmacist, Henry Harper the 9-year-old orphan millionaire, a woman obsessed by pierced ears, an evil hypnotist, various con men and swindlers and Dick Gibson himself, a character who understands exactly what Americans want and gives it to them. "Stanley Elkin's imagination should be declared a ...
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Fiction. A reprint of the fifth of Stanley Elkin's 17 published works, originally published in 1970, this novel anticipates talk radio and its crazed hosts. Characters include Arnold the Memory Expert, Bernie Perk the burning pharmacist, Henry Harper the 9-year-old orphan millionaire, a woman obsessed by pierced ears, an evil hypnotist, various con men and swindlers and Dick Gibson himself, a character who understands exactly what Americans want and gives it to them. "Stanley Elkin's imagination should be declared a national landmark" (Paul Auster).
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Add this copy of The Dick Gibson Show to cart. $25.00, like new condition, Sold by Crooked House Books & Paper rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by Random House.
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Fine in Near fine jacket. Size: 5x1x0; Beige cloth spine over orange paper-covered boards, under white Robert Korn dust jacket, 8vo, 335 pp. + bio. Fine copy in lightly toned DJ, one crease to front flap priced at $6.95.
Add this copy of The Dick Gibson Show to cart. $26.21, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Movies rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by Random House.
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Add this copy of The Dick Gibson Show to cart. $26.22, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by Random House Trade.
Add this copy of The Dick Gibson Show to cart. $26.22, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by Random House Trade.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of The Dick Gibson Show to cart. $26.44, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by Random House Trade.
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Good. First edition copy. Collectible-Good. Good dust jacket. Dust jacket edgeworn, small tears at spine ends. Spine soiled. (psychological fiction, humorous fiction, radio broadcasters)
Add this copy of The Dick Gibson Show to cart. $28.56, very good condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by Random House.
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Very Good+ in Good+ dust jacket. 0394462157. Half white cloth cover with red boards is bumped at bottom corners with light scuffing but clean, bright, and in very good+ condition. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. An "H" stamped on front end sheet. Pages are clean and near pristine. Dust jacket haswear to the extremities and light soiling but bright and in good+ condition. Publisher's price of $6.95 on DJ flap. DJ protected by a brand new, clear, acid-free mylar cover. We add mylar covers to all books with DJs to preserve the DJs and add luster to magnify their beauty. (If pictured, shown without the mylar cover for an accurate representation of dust jacket. ); 5.7 X 1.6 X 0.3 inches; 335 pages.
Add this copy of The Dick Gibson Show to cart. $64.70, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by Random House.
Add this copy of The Dick Gibson Show to cart. $136.83, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by Random House.
