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Karoo
by Steve Tesich
ISBN: 1890447374
ISBN-13: 9781890447373
Format: Paperback
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Summary
An epic novel by the Oscar-winning screenwriter of "Breaking Away". It describes the unhappy life of Doc Karoo, a Hollywood script doctor trying to sell a story, avoid his ex-wife, reconcile himself with his son, and begin a new love affair. Unfortunately, the script is no good, his son is far away at college, and his new girlfriend turns out to be Doc's long-lost mother. A "New York Times" Notable Book for 1998.
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"Original, hugely ambitious, seriocomic deathsong by the late Tesich....a far, far-out and haunting ending to cap a powerful and deeply disturbing portrait of a flawed self-detructive, and compulsively fascinating figure."
-- Kirkus
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Open City Books
Published date: 2004
Size: 6 x 10 inches
Weight: 1.2 pounds
Pages: 400
Publisher's Notes
Saul Karoo, a successful but overweight, heavy-drinking, and chain-smoking Hollywood script doctor, searches for a solution to the personal problems that threaten his life and happiness, but the path he chooses may turn out to be even more deadly. Reprint.
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Karoo
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Karoo: A Novel
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Grove Press, Open City Books. PAPERBACK. 1890447374 New unread book in stock and on sale - some books may have remainder mark. We often have multiple copies per title - and have over 20,000 discounted titles available. Symposium Books is an Independent Bookstore with locations near Boston University and Brown University & RISD. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the widest selection of scholarly, literary and quality art books. Expedited shipping is available, and we include free delivery confirmation. Reliable customer service, and a no hassle return policy. . Fine. ( more information) Offered by Symposium Books (United States)
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Grove Press, Open City Books. PAPERBACK. 1890447374 New unread book in stock and on sale - some books may have remainder mark. We often have multiple copies per title - and have over 20,000 discounted titles available. Symposium Books is an Independent Bookstore with locations near Boston University and Brown University & RISD. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the widest selection of scholarly, literary and quality art books. Expedited shipping is available, and we include free delivery confirmation. Reliable customer service, and a no hassle return policy. . Fine. ( more information) Offered by Symposium Books (United States)
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Karoo: A Novel
Tesich, Steve with a new introduction by E. L. Doctorow
New York, New York: Open City Books, 2004. First Paperback Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket as Issued. General wear with slightly curled, scuffed corners. No marks to pages. "Early in this hilarious novel, readers will be laughing out loud, but Tesich is ultimately quite serious about reminding us that moments or years of 'unlove' can never be set right."--Publishers Weekly. ISBN: 1-890447-37-4. ( more information) Offered by Muses Books (United States)
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Karoo: A Novel (Qty: 2)
Tesich, Steve; Doctorow, E. L
Grove Press, Open City Books. PAPERBACK. 1890447374 Will ship in 24 hours. Book in great condition.Will be shipped in bubble mailer. May contain remainder mark. . New. ( more information) Offered by Linus Media (United States)
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KAROO A Novel
Tesich, Steve & Doctorow, E. L
Grove Press, Open City Books. Very Good. 2004. Paperback. Very good cond book - some shelf wear, pages clean, binding tight, light rubbing on covers ; 400 p. . ( more information) Offered by The Cracked Book, LLC (United States)
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Karoo (Qty: 7)
Steve Tesich, E. L. Doctorow
Open City Books, 01-May-2004. Paperback. NEW. Brand new item. Over 4 million customers served. Order now. Selling online since 1995. Few left in stock - order soon. Code: U20081009045838G ( more information) Offered by A1Books (United States)
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Karoo: A Novel
Steve Tesich; E. L. Doctorow
Grove Press, Open City Books, 2004-04-20. Softcover. Very Good. remainder mark on lower edge ( more information) Offered by The Record King Bookshop (Australia)
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Karoo: A Novel
Tesich, Steve
NY Open city Books 2003. Soft cover. Good. Text clean, tight and no marks or inscrips. Minor shelfwear. One corner slight curl. ISBN:1890447374. STEVE TESICH GENERAL FICTION. ( more information) Offered by MMK Books (Canada)
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Karoo
Steve Tesich, E. L. Doctorow
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