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by McMurtry, Larry
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On Oct 7, 2010, pbpunk said
My review of Books by Larry McMurtry(2 stars)This is a book I CAN put down rather easily. It has no "juice". Reminds me of an inferior iteration of a W.S. Burroughs cut-up job, randomly incomplete snippets of a bookman's life. I'm about halfway through Books and I am finding it quite lacking on so many levels. McMurtry just gets started with something of interest, and poof, he moves on to something else, almost fascinating, only to leave his reader once again in the dust. It's maddening. Of course I can't stop reading it right in the middle so I will continue through to the end, although I know I will regret losing another hour to finish it.Learning of his early upbringing with no books in the house, I was hooked. When he begins to tell of his growing passion for books, and his fear that this would be a narrative of interest only to others with a similar passion, I became excited to read more. McMurty does not deliver. Rather than holding my attention and awe, I find "books" to have devolved after the first few chapters into something quite dreadful and boring.An author with the ability to write as McMurtry does has cheated an audience he alone might have held in the palm of his hand. Rather than caress fellow bookmen like some fine leather tome he might hold in high regard, he has relegated us to the remainder pile, covers removed...no love at all. It is a shame, as I am certain the depth of his real life in books is far more interesting than the poorly rendered skin of what he has provided here.I noticed McMurtry split up his memoirs into 3 parts. Reeks of over-commercialism, and I already feel like it won't be worth the time to read the other 2. After reading the reviews for those, I definitely won't purchase either of them.
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Books: A Memoir
by McMurtry, Larry
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New York: Simon & Schuster, 2008. Book. Very Good +. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition/First Printing. A square solid tight carefully read copy. This copy has a bit of soil on the top edge of the text block, several pages that are ceimped on the bottom edge. THIS COPY IS IN MY POSSESSION AND NORMALLY SHIPS NEXT DAY. .… Read more about this item Item Price
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New York: Simon and Schuster, 2008. A story of the author's passion for books. 259pp.. First Edition. Paper-Covered Boards. Nearly Fine/Fine. Octavo. Item Price
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Simon & Schuster, 2008. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Presentation By Author. 1st Edition. Fine Copy in like Jacket.First Edition.Full Numberline.$24.00 on flap.Autobiography6 of the Author and Books.Presentation Copy."For Michael & Wurvi Dunn with thanks Larry."Awesome Copy.. Item Price
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Simon & Schuster, July 2008. Hardcover . Very Good. Very Good- Hardcover with Very Good Dustjacket. Light soiling and shelfwear to DJ. Light soiling and shelfwear to covers. Remainder mark and mild soiling on textblock. Pages clean and tight in binding. Pictures available upon request. A locally owned, independent book shop since 1984. Item Price
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BOOKS: A MEMOIR [SIGNED]
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NY: Simon and Schuster, 2008. Second printing INSCRIBED BY LARRY MCMURTRY to this bookseller. I once sold one of McMurtry's own books to him (copy of the invoice laid in). I included this book in the package with a note asking him to sign it for me which he graciously did. Fine in a fine dust jacket with protective mylar… Read more about this item Item Price
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Simon & Schuster, 2008. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7? - 9?" tall. Simon & Schuster, 2008. Book Club Edition. Hardcover Book and Dust Jacket As New. Appears unread, unused. In a prolific life of singular literary achievement, Larry McMurtry has succeeded in a variety of genres--coming-of-age novels, essays, westerns. Now, in "Books:… Read more about this item Item Price
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New York: Simon and Schuster, 2008. First edition. Hardcover. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. In this work of extraordinary charm, grace, and good humor, McMurtry recounts his life as both a reader and a writer, how the countless books he has read worked to form his literary tastes, while giving us a lively look at… Read more about this item Item Price
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New York: Simon & Schuster, 2008. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 259 pp, list of books by McMurtry; cream, red boards; fine, 8vo; near fine priced dust jacket. Books include Dead Man's Walk, Buffalo Girls, Last Picture Show & Leaving Cheyenne.. Item Price
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Simon & Schuster, Simon & Schuster. 2008, 259pp. Illustrated. Hardcover, with dust jacket. In very good condition. "In an intimate and intriguing memoir, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lonesome Dove recounts his lifelong love affair with books, from his largely "bookless" boyhood and discovery of literature as a young man, to the evolution of his writing career and his… Read more about this item Item Price
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NY: Simon & Schuster; (2008). First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First printing, fine in a fine dust jacket. Appears to be an unread copy. Small retail label on rear panel of jacket showing $24.00 price, and sold in conjunction with a signing McMurtry did in Dallas. Signed (signature only) on the front endpaper. $24.00 price on jacket flap;… Read more about this item Item Price
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