ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Knopf] Hardcover First Edition A clean tight unmarked copy, "second printing before publication." Dust jacket (price intact) has a 2" tear at top of spine. We ship all books promptly, carefully, and securely in sturdy cartons, never in mailing bags.
[Hillsboro, OR, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]
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Random House. hardcover. Very Good/Dust jacket in mylar protective . 9x6x1. Random House ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

Random House (NY) 1974 1st ed hardcover New York. 1974. Knopf. 1st Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket. 0394492218. Illustrated by Herbert L. Fink. 323 pages. hardcover. keywords: Literature America. FROM THE PUBLISHER-An iconic collection that showcases Gardner as a master craftsman navigating an uncertain world In this exceptional book, author John Gardner explores the literary form as a vehicle of vision, and creates heroes that personify his tremendous artistic ideals: A Boston schoolmaster abandons his dreams of owning a farmhouse in rural Illinois only to be taken on a voyage across the seas and into self-discovery, faith, and love; an artist's rapturous enthusiasm inspires an aging university professor to approach life's chaotic moments as opportunities for creation. Each of these stories is wonderful in its own right, and provides valuable insight into the author's literary beliefs. inventory #27961.

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Knopf] Hardcover First Edition New York. 1974. Knopf. 1st Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket. 0394492218. Illustrated by Herbert L. Fink. 323 pages. hardcover. keywords: Literature America . FROM THE PUBLISHER - An iconic collection that showcases Gardner as a master craftsman navigating an uncertain world In this exceptional book, author John Gardner explores the literary form as a vehicle of vision, and creates heroes that personify his tremendous artistic ideals: A Boston schoolmaster abandons his dreams of owning a farmhouse in rural Illinois only to be taken on a voyage across the seas and into self-discovery, faith, and love; an artist's rapturous enthusiasm inspires an aging university professor to approach life's chaotic moments as opportunities for creation. Each of these stories is wonderful in its own right, and provides valuable insight into the author's literary beliefs. inventory #27961
[San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]
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Random House, November Date: 1974. Hardcover. USED Good. 1974. Random House ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

Random House Publishing Group. Used; Very Good. Random House Date: 1974 Hardcover. Text is clean and unmarked. Jacket has light wear at edges. Book Condition; Very Good Jacket Condition; Very Good . 1974. HARDCOVER. 1974. Random House Publishing Group ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

Random House 1974 Hardcover Good First edition. DJ in clear removable sleeve. Very slight wear and toning to edges. Pages clean. Binding sound.

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Random House] Hardcover First Edition First edition. DJ in clear removable sleeve. Very slight wear and toning to edges. Pages clean. Binding sound.
[State College, PA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]

Random House 1974 Hardcover Good in good dust jacket. First Edition. Book in good condition, minor wear. First edition. Very Clean Copy-Over 500, 000 Internet Orders Filled.

Random House, Date: 1974-11-01. Hardcover. Good. 1.4000 9.6000 6.3000. Book in good condition, minor wear. First edition . 1974. Random House ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Random House] Hardcover First Edition First Edition. Book in good condition, minor wear. First edition .
[Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Random House] Hardcover First Edition First Edition. First Edition, Review Copy. With publisher issued review slip. Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.
[Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: New York, Knopf; [Distributed By Random House]] Hardcover First Edition Near fine cloth copy with illustrated endpapers in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. ; 323 pages; Description: 323 p. Illus. 25 cm. Contents: Pastoral care. --The ravages of Spring. --The temptation of St. Ivo. --The warden. --John Napper sailing through the universe. --Queen Louisa. --King Gregor and the fool. --Muriel. --The King's Indian: a tale. Notes : Stated 1st Edition. 1 Kg.
[Galway, Ireland] [Publication Year: 1974]
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New York, New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Date: 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. With eleven b&w drawings plus illustrated end papers by Herbert L. Fink. Octavo, 9 1/2" tall, 323 pages, gray cloth with silver title on spine. A very good, clean, sturdy hard cover with minor shelf wear; hinges and binding tight, paper lightly yellowed. In a good only dust jacket with considerable edge chipping and some darkening along the back strip. A terrific reading copy. 1974. Alfred A. Knopf ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

Random House, November Date: 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. Collectible - Acceptable/No Jacket. Stated first edition. No dust jacket. Boards and spine have some discoloration from being on a shelf. Pages in good condition. 1974. Random House ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Random House, New York] Hardcover First Edition Fine copy in the original gray cloth covered boards, embossed on the front board, silver titles to the spine in near fine protected dust jacket with board tanned edges and mild shelf wear. Illustrated end papers.
[Austin, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]
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New York Random House 1974 Hardcover VG+ in VG jacket Not ex-lib; publisher's stamp to lower page edges. Hardcover in stamped gey cloth, in thin decorative jacket with Herbert L. Fink drawings spanning front and rear, large 8vo. 2nd printing before pulbication. 323pp. + colophon. Drawings by Fink throughout. VG+/VG. Backstrip of boook slightly pulled back toward upper end; mildly toed-in corners and slight softening at spine ends. Cloth otherwise clean and sharp with bright illustrative stamping; strong, square binding; clean, unmarked pages. Jacket has moderate toning to background of spine (common to this title) with milder toning to immediately adjacent areas front and rear panels; 3/8" lng by 5/8" deep triangular chip lower front edge 1 1/8" from corner. Otherwise clean and handsome in Brodart.

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Random House] Hardcover First Edition First Edition. Good hardcover in Good unclipped dust jacket; dj has tanning on spine. First edition. Smudges on bottom edge. Used with minor wear; no markings in text.
[Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]

Random House Children's Books. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Random House Children's Books ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

Random House (NY), Date: 1974. Hardcover. Acceptable. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 1974. Random House (NY) ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

Random House (NY), Date: 1974. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 1974. Random House (NY) ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Random House (NY)] Hardcover Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.9
[Reno, NV, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Random House (NY)] Hardcover Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.9
[Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Random House Children's Books] Hardcover First Edition Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
[Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Random House Children's Books] Hardcover First Edition Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
[Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]