Diminished Capacity.

New York, NY Berkley Books: Signature Editions, 1997. Mass Market Paperback First Edition Thus (1997); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1997); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Author's signature reproduced at the half-title page. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a small, rather superficial indentation at the upper front panel and a touch of scuffing near it; the expected very light tanning to the text pages, due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing several minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.15 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches). 246pp. Language: English. Weight: 6.2 ounces. Mass Market Paperback. Dimished Capacity by Sherwood Kiraly, author of three other novels including California Rush, Big Babies and Who's Hot, Who's Not, is a humorous story about an unlikely trio who hatch a plan to sell a rare baseball card, and is the basis for the motion picture starring Matthew Broderick, Alan Alda, and Virginia Madsen. Sherwood Kiraly puts forth some hilarious zingers that can catch you off guard. You have to read this book slowly, or you might miss some of the subtle humor that will just send you guffawing when you take the time to enjoy the playful writing. I save this book to read again and again, when I need a "pick-me-up" as it always leaves me chuckling for days afterward.