In connected stories, Shields gives us a portrait of a young man growing up fixated on his parents' idealism and his own mortality. These stories go beyond easy expectations and reach for the reality of human experience in all its disorder and mystery.
Read More
In connected stories, Shields gives us a portrait of a young man growing up fixated on his parents' idealism and his own mortality. These stories go beyond easy expectations and reach for the reality of human experience in all its disorder and mystery.
Read Less
Add this copy of A Handbook for Drowning: Stories to cart. $4.47, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Knopf Publishing Group.
Add this copy of A Handbook for Drowning: Stories to cart. $4.74, very good condition, Sold by Half Price Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Knopf.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
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 A Handbook for Drowning: Stories to cart. $5.49, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Knopf Publishing Group.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
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.
Add this copy of A Handbook for Drowning: Stories to cart. $10.50, like new condition, Sold by Garys Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Apache Junction, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Alfred A. Knopf.
Add this copy of A Handbook for Drowning: Stories to cart. $14.00, very good condition, Sold by All-Ways Fiction rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from DAYTON, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Alfred A Knopf.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good + in Near Fine jacket. Book A First edition, First printing. Book is in Very Good + condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges have a tiny bit of shelf wear. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Near Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar Brodart. Thanks and Enjoy. All-Ways well packaged, All-Ways fast service.
Add this copy of A Handbook for Drowning to cart. $16.50, very good condition, Sold by Ash Grove Heirloom Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pueblo, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Knopf.
Add this copy of A Handbook for Drowning: Stories (First Edition) to cart. $17.50, like new condition, Sold by Dan Pope Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from WEST Hartford, CT, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Knopf (New York).
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine in Fine jacket. First edition, first printing. Hardbound. Fine in a fine dust jacket. A tight, clean copy. Jacket unclipped with publisher's price of $19.00 intact. Comes with archival-quality mylar dust jacket protector. Shipped in well padded box.
Add this copy of A Handbook for Drowning to cart. $20.00, like new condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Alfred A. Knopf.
Add this copy of A Handbook for Drowning to cart. $20.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Alfred A. Knopf.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Near Fine in Very Good jacket. First edition. Near fine with boards slightly bowed, in a very good dust jacket with some light dampstaining. Signed by the author.
Add this copy of A Handbook for Drowning (a Fine First Edition) to cart. $25.00, like new condition, Sold by Dan Pope Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from WEST Hartford, CT, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by New York: Knopf.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine in Fine jacket. New York: Knopf (1992). First edition. First printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A clean, tight copy. Comes with mylar dust jacket cover. Shipped in well-padded box. Smoke-free shop. Defect-free. 0.0.
