Jr
by Gaddis, William
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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JR
by Gaddis, William
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- Used - Good
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- first paper
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- 1976
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- Paper
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- 9780140080391
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pdx, Oregon, USA
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winner National Book Award. "One of the most brilliant and complex of recent comic novels" Newsweek. Gaddis second Novel.. Book is not square and has been read, but pages are tight and clear.. Text unmarked. No visible flaws, Slight bumping bottom front right corner. 726 pages Item Price
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by Gaddis, William
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- Used - Very Good
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- Good
- Edition
- First Edition
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- 1975
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- Hardcover
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- 9780394495507
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Portland, Oregon, USA
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$200.00
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Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 0x0x0. The binding is tight, corners sharp. Text unmarked. A couple of small, faint blemishes on the bottom edge of the text block. The dust jacket shows some small, closed tears and edgewear, small pinholes and light soiling, unclipped, in a mylar cover. 8vo. 725pp. Item Price
$200.00
J R; A Novel
by William Gaddis
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- Used - Trade Paperback, Near Fine
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- 1st Ed, 1st Prtg
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- 1975
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- 9780394495507
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Mulvane, Kansas, USA
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$79.99
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Book Store stamp FLEP, light toning, else contents appear as unopened, unread & unblemished in wraps displaying minimal surface/edge/wear, as shown.
The Trade paperback published simultaneously with the small print run hardcover edition of approx. 2000 copies. Winner 1975 National Book Award. Second Novel, published some twenty years after "The… Read more about this item Item Price
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J R [Signed]
by GADDIS, William (1992-1998)
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- Fine
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- First Printing
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- 1975
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- Hardcover
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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$1,135.00
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A superlative signed First Edition (so stated) of this "epic work," the "greatest satirical novel in American literature." (Literary Encyclopedia) Royal 8vo (236 x 152mm): [6],726,[4]pp. Publisher's black cloth, titled in gilt on spine and in blind on upper board, top edge stained pink, untrimmed fore-edge; illustrated dust… Read more about this item Item Price
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by GADDIS, William
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- 1975
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Gloucester City, New Jersey, USA
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$1,000.00
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition. Small owner name (Edwin F. Stevens) else fine in just about fine dustwrapper with very subtle sunning at the spine. Inscribed by the author: "Edwin F. Stevens from William Gaddis." A very nice copy of this National Book Award-winning novel. Item Price
$1,000.00
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J R.
by Gaddis, William
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- Like New
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- First Edition
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- 1975
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- Hardcover
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Southampton, New York, USA
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$1,249.99
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Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. Used - Like New/Like New. Stated First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($15.00 price intact). Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. Octavo. Black cloth boards stamped in gold with red topstain. Signed by author on flyleaf (flat signed, not inscribed). Book is like new; clean and crisp with only some very… Read more about this item Item Price
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J R.
by Gaddis, William
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- Used - Near Fine
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- Near Fine
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- First edition
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- 1975
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- Hardcover
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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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$275.00
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Large 8vo. [9], 5-725, [5] pp. Black cloth with gold lettering on the spine; bright red topstain. Price of $15.00 on front flap of jacket. The author's second novel, winner of the National Book Award. The hardcover first (the book was simultaneously issued in paperback) is… Read more about this item Item Price
$275.00
JR
by GADDIS, William
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- Used - Fine
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- Near Fine
- Published
- 1975
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- Hardcover
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Gloucester City, New Jersey, USA
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$950.00
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Small owner's name and a small offset spot, both on the front fly, else fine in near fine dustwrapper. Signed by Gaddis on the title page. A nice copy of this National Book Award-winning novel. Item Price
$950.00
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by GADDIS, William
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- Used - near fine
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- fine
- Edition
- First
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- 1975
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- Hardcover
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New York, New York, USA
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$900.00
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New York: Knopf, 1975. First. hardcover. near fine/fine. 726pp. black cloth, d.w. N.Y.: Knopf, 1975. First Edition.<br/> <br/> Pages 273 - 351 have lightly dog-eared corners, otherwise a fine copy which Gaddis has signed on the half-title.<br/> <br/> Item Price
$900.00
J R
by Gaddis, William
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- Used - Like New
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- 9781681374680
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
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$14.50
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NYRB Classics. Used - Like New. 2020. Small publisher's mark on bottom of text block. Otherwise, Fine. Item Price
$14.50
JR
by GADDIS, WILLIAM
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- Used
- Edition
- FIRST EDITION
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- PUB 1975
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- HARDCOVER
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BURLINGTON, Wisconsin, USA
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$350.00
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NEW YORK NY: ALFRED A KNOPF CO. FINE IN NEAR FINE DUST JACKET. PUB 1975. FIRST EDITION. HARDCOVER. ISBN: WINNER OF THE 1975 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION. BOOK IS FINE WITHOUT ANY MARKS TO THE BINDING OR THE TEXT. D.J. ISABOUT FINE WITH A BARELY VISIBLE CREASE TO THE REAR FLAP, AND IS NOTPRICE-CLIPPED. A… Read more about this item Item Price
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JR
by GADDIS, William
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- Used
- Published
- 1975
- ISBN
- 9780394731421
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Wadsworth, Illinois, USA
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$25.00
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. First edition and first printing. Softcover. 725 pages. The simultaneous paperback issue of Gaddis' second novel and his first to win the National Book Award. A tight very good copy in wrappers with the usual toning to the pages, a tear to the top of the front panel near the spine and some… Read more about this item Item Price
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JR
by GADDIS, William
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- First edition
- Published
- 1975
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- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780394731421
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
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$500.00
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. First edition. Paperback. Near Fine . 8vo, 725 pages, wrappers, minor defects
Inscribed by Gaddis to Andrew on the title-page. Gaddis is parsimonious with his publications and his signatures.Gaddis' second book, winner of the National Book Award. It was issued simultaneously with the cloth copies. Item Price
$500.00
JR
by William Gaddis
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- Used - Very good
- Edition
- First paperback edition
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- 1975
- Binding
- Perfect-bound, [octavo], illustrated wraps, 725 pp
- ISBN
- 9780394495507
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Ridgewood, New York, USA
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$35.00
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. First paperback edition. Perfect-bound, [octavo], illustrated wraps, 725 pp. Very good. Cover design by Janet Halverson. Item Price
$35.00
Jr [Paperback] Gaddis, William
by Gaddis, William
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- Used - Very Good
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- First Edition
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- 1975-01-01
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- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780394731421
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- 1
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Ashfield, Massachusetts, USA
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$50.00
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Knopf, 1975-01-01. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. 1st edition 1st printing - came out same time as hard cover - minor wear to edge of cover - tanning and minor staining to page edge - otherwise binding strong contents clean - enjoy Item Price
$50.00
JR
by Gaddis, William
- Condition
- Used - Printed wrappers. Fine
- Edition
- First edition, paperback issue
- Published
- 1975
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- 724 pp. 1 vols. Thick 8vo
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- 1
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HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey, USA
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$75.00
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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
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$75.00
JR
by Gaddis, William
- Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- fine
- Edition
- 1st
- Published
- 1975
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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$2,250.00
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. 1st . Hardcover. Fine/fine. Bound in publisher's original black cloth with spine stamped in gilt. Presentation signed by the author on the half title to one of the most tireless and effective advocates in the promotion of the small press movement in the United States over the past fifty years. Further… Read more about this item Item Price
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JR
by GADDIS, William
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- Used
- Edition
- First edition
- Published
- 1975
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Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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$350.00
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New York: Knopf, 1975. First edition. First edition. A fine book in a very good plus dust jacket. Light creasing to the front panel and some creasing to the front jacket flap. A solid fine book with bright red topstain. A lovely copy of a big and bulky book that is prone to wear. Price of $15.00 present on… Read more about this item Item Price
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JR.
by GADDIS, William.
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- Used
- Published
- 1975
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London, London, GBR
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$945.60
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1975. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. Large 8vo., original black cloth, spine lettered in gilt; upper edge red, outer untrimmed; dust jacket designed by Janet Haverson; pp. [x], 5-725, [v]; the binding a little discoloured and rubbed to edges; slightly shaky; else a very good copy; the jacket with some vertical creases to panels, two small closed tears… Read more about this item Item Price
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Jr
by Gaddis William
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- Used
- Published
- 1999
- ISBN
- 9783442541300
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Joinville, FRA
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$20.36
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Goldmann Wilhelm GmbH, 1999. 21x13x6cm. 1999. Broché. DEUTSCH edition. Le livre présente des rousseurs des traces de stockage et d'usure sur la couverture ou les pourtours mais reste en bon état d'ensemble. Envoyé dans un emballage adapté depuis la France Item Price
$20.36