JR
by Gaddis, William
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- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Printed wrappers. Fine
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HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
New York: Knopf, 1975. First edition, paperback issue. 724 pp. 1 vols. Thick 8vo. Printed wrappers. Fine. First edition, paperback issue. 724 pp. 1 vols. Thick 8vo. Knopf
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
- The Old Mill Bookshop
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 51376
- Title
- JR
- Author
- Gaddis, William
- Format/Binding
- 724 pp. 1 vols. Thick 8vo
- Book Condition
- Used - Printed wrappers. Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, paperback issue
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1975
- Keywords
- American | William Gaddis
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