JR
by Gaddis, William
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/fine
- Seller
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
William Thomas Gaddis, Jr. was an American novelist. He wrote five novels, two of which won National Book Awards. JR won the National Book Award in 1976. This ingenious, thought-provoking book is written entirely without the use of chapters. The narration is a funny critique of capitalism and is meant to mimic contemporary society. Written mostly in dialogue, one of the stories is of an 11 year old boy, who utilizes payphones and money orders to obscure his true identity and turn his penny stock into a fortune. A thought- provoking, collaborative style makes this novel unique, spectacular and well worth the time.
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Details
- Bookseller
- James & Mary Laurie Booksellers (A.B.A.A.) (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 9026671
- Title
- JR
- Author
- Gaddis, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1975
- Keywords
- signed
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