Isbn: 9780713991734 - the practice of writing: essays,lectures,reviews and a diary (45 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. When it comes to the craft of writing, bestselling novelist David Lodge finds much to celebrate, analyze, and confess. In this absorbing collection of seventeen essays he ponders the work of writers he particularly admires, current and past trends in literary style, and the mechanics of the craft itself. Revealing, enlightening pieces on Graham Greene, James Joyce, Kingsley Amis and Anthony Burgess are interspersed with personal reflections on Lodge's own artistic and technical struggles. His insights into the contemporary world of publishing, and mass culture in general, are both trenchant and refreshing.As entertaining as it is edifying, this collection of fine writing about writing will prove valuable to students of the art as well as to Lodge's many, loyal readers who wish to know more about his own work.…

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. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condición: As New. Like New condition. Like New dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

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Condición: Very Good. First American 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. …

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

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condición: Good. When it comes to the craft of writing, bestselling novelist David Lodge finds much to celebrate, analyze, and confess. In this absorbing collection of seventeen essays he ponders the work of writers he particularly admires, current and past trends in literary style, and the mechanics of the craft itself. Revealing, enlightening pieces on Graham Greene, James Joyce, Kingsley Amis and Anthony Burgess are interspersed with personal reflections on Lodge's own artistic and technical struggles. His insights into the contemporary world of publishing, and mass culture in general, are both trenchant and refreshing.As entertaining as it is edifying, this collection of fine writing about writing will prove valuable to students of the art as well as to Lodge's many, loyal readers who wish to know more about his own work.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. A Fine copy in like dustjacket.

hardcover. Condición: As New. Used, hardcover, like new copy with original dust jacket. No writing, highlighting or tears. A square, sound, nice copy.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good+. A clean and bright copy. Careful packing and fast, efficient shipping including delivery confirmation. International Priority Air Mail shipping available for this item.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Seventeen essays by the critic and novelist celebrate the contributions of his favorite authors, including D. H. Lawrence and Vladimir Nabokov, and consider their influence on his own writings. Former library book. Mylar protector included. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.…

hardcover. Condición: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 340 pp.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st American edition. Octavo. Fine in fine DJ. Pages: xi, 340.

Hard Cover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First U.S. Edition. Essays, lectures, reviews, and a diary; 340pp.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Clean, unmarked pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st. 340 pages. Faint foxing to top edge, otherwise a clean, tight copy.

hardcover. Condición: fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: fine. 340 pages, 8vo, cloth-backed boards. New York: The Penguin Press, 1997. Fine copy in a fine dust wrapper.

Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. First Edition (1st printing). This is a New and Unread copy of the first edition (1st printing)l.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. Penguin/Allen Lane (New York), 1997. First American edition. Hardbound. Fine/Fine. A tight clean copy. LITERATURE.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Viking Adult 1997-01-01 00:00:00 Binding: Hardcover dj in mylar unclipped; 340 pp. In this absorbing volume, the acclaimed novelist turns his incisive skills to his own profession, saluting the eminent practioners of fiction who have influenced his writing, and explaining how literary and dramatic works are made and the many different factors that come into play in this process.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. (x) 340 pp. Quarter-bound in black cloth on beige boards; lettered in copper on the spine; headband. Light wear on the corners of the dustjacket; no interior markings. Dj art by Vanessa Bell. The Contents are: Preface; Novelists, Novels andThe Novel; and Mixed Media; followed by an index. Size: 8vo. Vanessa Bell; (ilustrador). Book. …

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. Type: Hardback First Edition. Hardcover Book in Fine Condition with a Near Fine Dust Jacket. Tan speckled boards quarter bound in black cloth with copper titles to spine; tight, solid and square. Novelist David Lodge discusses eminent writers of fiction who have influenced his own work, explains how literary and dramatic works are made and the many different processes that come into play in this process. The mysterious process of creativity is a running theme throughout. Writers he discusses are Graham Greene, James Joyce, D.H.Lawrence, Henry Green, Kingsley Amis, Vladimir Nobokov, and Anthony Burgess. He also explores the different techniques required to work on a novel and a screenplay and a stage play. 340 pp with index. 6.25 x 9.5 inches. 1997, Viking Penguin, New York.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. 340 pp. Essays on the process of creativity.

Hardcover. Condición: New.

Condición: Very Good. THE BOOK IS IN GOOD CONDITION PAGES ARE CLEAN INSCRIPTION ON THE INSIDE FRONT Sold by the U.K Charity Kisharon Langdon. Offering Opportunities and Support for People within the Autism and Learning Disability Community.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Penguin Press, 1997. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good with light spotting to top page ends. Dust jacket is very good with sticker on back cover.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Condición: Very Good. 1997. American ed. Hardcover. Clean copy with minor shelf wear. Fine in fine dustjacket. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.