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The Collector of Hearts
New Tales of the Grotesque
by Joyce Carol Oates
ISBN: 0452280249
ISBN-13: 9780452280243
Format: Paperback
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Summary
In the tradition of her novel ZOMBIE, 25 tales of gothic terror by Joyce Carol Oates, including "Scars," "The Crossing," and "Death Mother."
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"In Oates's fluent grasp, the grotesque becomes a map of the mind's dark places. Read these stories to see her vivid imagination at work-and your own." -- Margot Livesey
-- New York Times Book Review
"These short, swift stories read like dreams you can't wake from....For the most part, these are horror stories only in that they dwell on the panic and corruption to be found in ordinary life."
-- New Yorker
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Published date: 1999
Size: 5.5 x 8.25 inches
Weight: 0.64 pounds
Pages: 321
Publisher's Notes
In 25 gothic horror tales from the master of the short story, Oates explores waking nightmares of life with eyes wide-open, facing what the bravest of us fear the most in a stunning, richly diverse anthology of mood and menace.
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The Collector Of Hearts - New Tales Of The Grotesque
Oates, Joyce Carol
New York NY: A Plume Book, 1999. This applauded trade paperback shows very few signs that it was studied and backpacked. The textblock is clean but for a remainder mark on the pagetail, tight, square and carries no highlighting, underlining or marginalia. The covers are clean, bright and show only minor corner bumping and edge wear, a small crease to the front cover, and stickers on the rear cover and spine. We package all of our books to prevent shipping damage and provide USPS Delivery Confirmation at no charge.. First Thus/First Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good/Not Issued With Dustjacket. ( more information) Offered by The Book Shop (United States)
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The Collector of Hearts
Oates, Joyce Carol
New York: Plume, 1999 Book is in near fine condition with minimal shelf wear. Tight binding with no crease to spine. No markings.. First Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾. ( more information) Offered by Jen's Books (United States)
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THE COLLECTOR OF HEARTS New Tales of the Grotesque
Oates, Joyce Carol
Plume. New 1999. Paperback. May have light shelf wear and ink mark (remainder mark) on outer edge. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! ; 0.79 x 8.04 x 5.3 Inches; 321 pages; 1 . ( more information) Offered by E & A DISCOUNT (United States)
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The Collector of Hearts New Tales of the Grotesque
Oates, Joyce Carol
Plume. New; May have light shelf wear and ink mark (remainder mark) on outer edge. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! 1999. Paperback. 0.79 x 8.04 x 5.3 Inches; 321 pages . ( more information) Offered by E & A DISCOUNT (United States)
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