ISBN: 9780375411762 - the complete henry bech: introduction by malcolm bradbury (everyman's library contemporary classics series) (58 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Fair. From a master of American letters and the author of the acclaimed Rabbit series comes his charming Henry Bech stories--collected in one volume for the first time, and featuring a final, series-capping story.  Since tales of his exploits began appearing in The New Yorker more than thirty years ago, Henry Bech, John Updike's playfully irreverent alter-ego, has charmed readers with his aesthetic dithering and his seemingly inexhaustible libido.   From his birth in 1923 to his belated paternity and public apotheosis as a spry septuagenarian in 1999, Bech plugs away, globetrotting in the company of foreign dignitaries one day and schlepping in tattered tweeds on the college lecture circuit the next. By turns cynical and naïve, wry and avuncular, and always amorous, he is Updike's most endearing confection--a Lothario, a curmudgeon, and a winsome literary icon all in one. A perfect forum for Updike's limber prose, The Complete Henry Bech is an arch portrait of the literary life in America from an incomparable American writer.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condición: Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Condición: Good. First Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Very Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Hardcover. Condición: 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.

Hardback. Condición: Fair. From a master of American letters and the author of the acclaimed Rabbit series comes his charming Henry Bech stories--collected in one volume for the first time, and featuring a final, series-capping story.  Since tales of his exploits began appearing in The New Yorker more than thirty years ago, Henry Bech, John Updike's playfully irreverent alter-ego, has charmed readers with his aesthetic dithering and his seemingly inexhaustible libido.   From his birth in 1923 to his belated paternity and public apotheosis as a spry septuagenarian in 1999, Bech plugs away, globetrotting in the company of foreign dignitaries one day and schlepping in tattered tweeds on the college lecture circuit the next. By turns cynical and naïve, wry and avuncular, and always amorous, he is Updike's most endearing confection--a Lothario, a curmudgeon, and a winsome literary icon all in one. A perfect forum for Updike's limber prose, The Complete Henry Bech is an arch portrait of the literary life in America from an incomparable American writer.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: good. All pages and cover are intact. Dust jacket included if applicable, though it may be missing on hardcover editions. Spine and cover may show minor signs of wear including scuff marks, curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages may contain limited notes or highlighting. "From the library of" labels may be present. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set packaging may be missing. Bundled media e.g., CDs, DVDs, access codes may not be included.…

Hardcover. Condición: 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.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. This is an Ex-Library Book with the usual stamps and markings. Includes: Bech: A Book; Bech at Bay; Bech is Back; His Oeuvre. With an Introduction by Malcom Bradbury. Red boards with gilt lettering in a black square on the spine. Binding is tight. Content is clean, no markings. Corners are sharp.Dus jacket has a mylar protection and is taped to the boards. Includes: Contents, Gold attached ribbonSelect Bibliography, Chronology, Index. 509 p. 5.4 x 8.4 x 1.4 inches. 1.30 lb.…

Cloth. Condición: Very Good. Collected in one volume for the first time--and featuring a final, series-capping story, 'His Oeuvre'--John Updike's Bech stories have been a fixture of the American literary imagination since they first began appearing in 'The New Yorker' more than 30 years ago. Ribbon marker.…

Cloth. Condición: Near Very Good. No Jacket. xxxi, 509 pp. The book is slightly cocked. The binding is tight and the text is clean.

Cloth. Condición: Very Good. Collected in one volume for the first time--and featuring a final, series-capping story, 'His Oeuvre'--John Updike's Bech stories have been a fixture of the American literary imagination since they first began appearing in 'The New Yorker' more than 30 years ago. Ribbon marker.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Hardcover in Dust Jacket with only minor reading wear; DJ has sticker on back cover; book is clean, unmarked. In stock. Ships from MN, USA.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Cherry red cloth hardcover, bright and clean, minor wear, tightly bound, unmarked with clean pages. Dust jacket with very light wear, clean, not price-clipped. xxxi, 509 pp.

hardcover. Condición: Good. First Edition. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: good. A very good hardcover in a very good dust jacket. No markings.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. dj w/unclipped price, in mylar; red c w/gilt titles on black; 544 clean, unmarked pages.

Condición: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. From a master of American letters and the author of the acclaimed Rabbit series comes his charming Henry Bech storiescollected in one volume for the first time, and featuring a final, series-capping story. Since tales of his exploits began appearing in The New Yorker more than thirty years ago, Henry Bech, John Updike's playfully irreverent alter-ego, has charmed readers with his aesthetic dithering and his seemingly inexhaustible libido. From his birth in 1923 to his belated paternity and public apotheosis as a spry septuagenarian in 1999, Bech plugs away, globetrotting in the company of foreign dignitaries one day and schlepping in tattered tweeds on the college lecture circuit the next. By turns cynical and naive, wry and avuncular, and always amorous, he is Updikes most endearing confectiona Lothario, a curmudgeon, and a winsome literary icon all in one. A perfect forum for Updike's limber prose, The Complete Henry Bech is an arch portrait of the literary life in America from an incomparable American writer. Collected in one volume for the first time--and featuring a final, series-capping story, "His Oeuvre"--John Updike's Bech stories have been a fixture of the American literary imagination since they first began appearing in "The New Yorker" more than 30 years ago. Ribbon marker. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condición: New.

hardcover. Condición: New. First Edition. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Boards may have fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages foxed, but unmarked. Sealed in plastic for shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

hardcover. Condición: New. Brand New Book.

Hardback. Condición: New.

Condición: New/New. 1st edition thus. Mordantly comic look at literary life, the whole works. Mint new HC cover. 5-1/4 x 8-1/4, 509 pp, index of titles, decorative endpapers. Harcover in red cloth boards w black/gilt spine titling.