New York Alfred A. Knopf 1974 First Edition; First Printing Hardcover Near Fine in a Very Good dust jacket, remainder mark two small tears to front panel on edge. Stated First Edition.; 8vo 8"-9" tall.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Date: 1974. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394492218 . Near Fine in a Very Good dust jacket, remainder mark two small tears to front panel on edge. Stated First Edition.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . 1974. Alfred A. Knopf ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

First Edition Hardcover in Dust Jacket. Binding square and tight and contents clean and bright. Jacket shows very light edge wear and a slightly sun darkened spine and is now enclosed in a removable mylar protective sleeve. A very nice copy. Date: 1974. Knopf ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Date: 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/fine. First printing, hardcover. A tight fine copy in a bright fine dust jacket which has an insiginificant miniscule tear at the bottom of the rear panel. An almost certainly unread copy with no remainder marks and now protected in an archival cover. 1974. Alfred A. Knopf ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

Random House Children's Books. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Random House Children's Books ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Date: 1974. First edition. Hardcover. First printing. Gardner's sixth book, a collection of short stories. Features iIllustrations by Herbert L. Fink. A very good copy with some slight foxing to the boards and some toning to the spine in a close to near fine dust jacket with some toning to the spines. 1974. Alfred A. Knopf ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Date: 1974. First edition. Hardcover. First printing. Gardner's sixth book, a collection of short stories. Features iIllustrations by Herbert L. Fink. A very good copy with some slight foxing to the boards and some toning to the spine in a close to near fine dust jacket with some toning to the spines. 1974. Alfred A. Knopf ISBN 0394492218 US

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Date: 1974. first edition as stated. Hardcover. Very good/good +. 6 x 10 in. Cloth boards. Condition is VERY GOOD ; covers clean but toned in areas. Minimal shelf wear. Binding tight. Text unmarked. DJ is GOOD+ ; not clipped, clean, spine quite toned, edges mildly toned. Edges mildly worn with a couple of closed tears, chips. Fic. Stax. 1974. Alfred A. Knopf ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Date: 1974. first edition as stated. Hardcover. Very good/good +. 6 x 10 in. Cloth boards. Condition is VERY GOOD ; covers clean but toned in areas. Minimal shelf wear. Binding tight. Text unmarked. DJ is GOOD+ ; not clipped, clean, spine quite toned, edges as well. Edges mildly worn with a couple of closed tears, chips. Fic. Stax. 1974. Alfred A. Knopf ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

New York, Knopf; [Distributed By Random House], Date: 1974. First Edition. Hardback. 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. 1974. New York, Knopf; [Distributed By Random House] ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [IE]

Alfred A. Knopf 1974 First Edition Hardcover Very Good/Good Size: 9x6x1; 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.

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York] Hardcover First Edition Small 4to (9 3/4" x 6 1/2"), charcoal top edge coloration for dust protection, Mylar-protected illustrated dust jacket (unclipped), by Earl Tidwell, ship gray-blueprints as endpapers, [x] + 323 deckled pages + [2] Note on the Type. John Gardner (1933 - 1982) was an American novelist, essayist, literary critic and university professor. He is best known for his 1971 novel Grendel, a retelling of the Beowulf myth from the monster's point of view. A tour de force! Gardner's best-known novels include The Sunlight Dialogues, about a disaffected policeman asked to engage a madman fluent in classical mythology; Grendel, a retelling of the Beowulf legend from the monster's point of view, with an existential subtext; and October Light, about an embittered brother and sister living and feuding with each other in rural Vermont (the novel includes an invented "trashy novel" the woman reads). This last book won the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1976. Gardner was killed in a motorcycle accident on September 14, 1982.--Wikipedia abridged. EXCELLENT CONDITION! Small red remainder mark on lower edge of pages.
[Lake Forest, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: ...
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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: 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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ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York] Hardcover First Edition 323 pages. First edition, first printing. Illustrated by Herbert L. Fink. Dust jacket design by Earl Tidwell. His 7th book. Signed by Gardner on the second sheet. Fine book in a fine dust jacket. A beautiful copy!
[MINNETONKA, MN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]
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ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York, NY, U.S.A.] Hardcover First Edition (1st) DJ has very tiny tear at top front edge, two microtears at spine top edge, very tiny thin tear next to top back tip, 323 pages--end papers illustrated. Near Fine DJ/Very Fine book.
[New Port Richey, FL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York] Hardcover First Edition First printing, hardcover. A tight fine copy in a bright fine dust jacket which has an insiginificant miniscule tear at the bottom of the rear panel. An almost certainly unread copy with no remainder marks and now protected in an archival cover.
[Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]
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ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Random House Children's Books] Hardcover First Edition Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
[Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York] Hardcover First Edition First edition. Hardcover. First printing. Gardner's sixth book, a collection of short stories. Features iIllustrations by Herbert L. Fink. A very good copy with some slight foxing to the boards and some toning to the spine in a close to near fine dust jacket with some toning to the spines.
[Wadsworth, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]
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ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York] Hardcover First Edition First edition. Hardcover. First printing. Gardner's sixth book, a collection of short stories. Features iIllustrations by Herbert L. Fink. A very good copy with some slight foxing to the boards and some toning to the spine in a close to near fine dust jacket with some toning to the spines.
[Wadsworth, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]
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ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York] Hardcover First Edition First Edition. Stories and tales. Illustrated by Herbert L. Fink. A sharp copy of this large volume of stories and tales. Fine in dustjacket with two nearly invisible short edge tears, else fine.
[MINNETONKA, MN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]
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ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York] Hardcover [10], 323, [3] p.: illustrations; 24 cm. White cloth with silver spine title, and spine and front cover illustration. Top page edges black. Illustrated endpapers. Illustrated dust jacket. Small red house remainder mark. Book is in Near Fine Condition: upper corners slightly bumped; remainder mark on lower page edges; otherwise, clean and tight. Dust jacket is in Very Good Condition: spine is slightly browned; ends of spine chipped; clean and solid.
[Lansdowne, PA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]
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ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Random House] Hardcover Dust jacket in mylar protective
[Moorpark, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Random House] Hardcover First Edition SIGNED! New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1974. 1st edition. Sm 4to hardcover. 323pp. Illustrations. Signed by author on flyleaf. Very Good book. Very Good dust jacket. Owner's name on half title page. With remainder mark. In protective mylar cover. From the collection of Charles Edward Roberts, owner and founder of Wonder Book & Video. With his signature on his personalized bookplate on front pastedown. (Short Stories, Fiction) Inquire if you need further information.
[Frederick, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Random House] Hardcover First Edition First edition copy. . Good dust jacket. Former Library book. In protective mylar cover. From the collection of Charles Edward Roberts, owner and founder of Wonder Book & Video. With his signature on his personalized bookplate on flyleaf. (american short stories, manners and customs, short stories)
[Frederick, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]