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Published by Alfred A. Knopf; A Borzoi Book, New York, 1993
ISBN 10: 0679413154ISBN 13: 9780679413158
Seller: LEFT COAST BOOKS, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st. xxi, 449 pages; 25 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Remainder mark. Stated First Edition. Dust jacket with light edgewear. "After thirty-five years in a sealed vault, the autobiography of America's great social and literary critic now comes to light, edited and with an introduction by Jonathan Yardley. H. L. Mencken stipulated in his will that the manuscript not be read for thirty-five years so that no one mentioned in its pages would still be alive on publication, thus giving the author the freedom to write what he pleased. The narrative contains many profiles and reminiscences covering Mencken's years in the magazine world, particularly with the Smart Set, which he co-edited with George Jean Nathan. The heart of the book, however, lies in the descriptions of the relationships - rivalries, feuds, friendships and mentorships - that Mencken carried on with many of the significant writers of the twentieth century, including Theodore Dreiser, James Joyce, Willa Cather, Ezra Pound, Eugene O'Neill, Frank Harris, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Aldous Huxley and Sinclair Lewis. Full of wonderfully revealing anecdotes and biting observations, these pages are spiked with his trademark outrageous and pugnacious wit, as well as his alarming frankness. Although the memoir breaks off in the early 1920's because of a stroke he suffered in 1948, it contributes significantly to our understanding of the legendary literary era of which he was at the center. It also makes abundantly clear - if proof were ever needed - why he was our greatest social commentator, and why he has had an enduring impact on American society and letters." - Publisher. Size: 8vo.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, NY, 1993
ISBN 10: 0679413154ISBN 13: 9780679413158
Seller: Hourglass Books, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good, Not Price Clipped. American First. First Edition stated on verso of title page; some edge wear to boards and dust jacket; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition. Book.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, NY, U.S.A., 1993
ISBN 10: 0679413154ISBN 13: 9780679413158
Seller: Allen's Bookshop, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Book
Cloth. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. PP 450 - Former owners stamp on second fly leaf. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, NY, 1992
ISBN 10: 0679413154ISBN 13: 9780679413158
Seller: Blue Skye Books, Novato, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. NYC: Knopf, 1992. 1st edition, F/F. Book and dust jacket have very little wear. Three appendices and an index. "The heart of the book lies in the descriptions of his relationships - rivalries, feuds, friendships and mentorships - with many of the most significant writers of the 20th century. Revealing anecdotes and biting observations spiked with an outrageous and pugnacious wit and alarming frankness. Our great social commentator." Nice copy, always fun to read.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1993
ISBN 10: 0679413154ISBN 13: 9780679413158
Seller: Old Editions Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, North Tonawanda, NY, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
First Edition. NF/F, very slight chip in bottom edge front board, o/w fine. Overall an excellent tight solid sound copy. ; 8vo, gray cloth spine with blue labels, white boards with gilt dec. , DJ, 450pp. (uncut) , appendices, index. Includes intro by Jonathan Yardley.