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 (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: Alfred A. Knopf, New York, NY] Hardcover Small 4to 9" to 11" tall; 323 pages; Light grey cloth minor fading at spine. Exlibrary with usual markings and pocket. Text pages clean. Illustrated.
[Odessa, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]
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Random House. Collectible - Acceptable. First edition copy. Collectible - Acceptable. 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) Random House ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

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]

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]

Random House (NY) 1974 Hard cover Acceptable First edition copy. Collectible-Acceptable. 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)

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Random House] Hardcover New
[Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Random House] Hardcover Dust jacket in mylar protective
[Moorpark, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]

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 (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. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ 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 Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.9
[Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]

Random House (NY) 1974 Hardcover Fair Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Random House (NY) 1974 Hardcover Fair Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Random House (NY) 1974 Hardcover Fair Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Random House (NY) 1974 Hardcover Good Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Date: 1974-11-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good- Dust Jacket. Signed by Author. Alfred A. Knopf / Borzoi, 1974; stated First Edition, no additional printings indicated; signed, inscribed by John Gardner to author William E. Barrett and his wife Bunny on second front end page; grey cloth boards, silver titling on spine, design front board; 323pp., with illustrations by Herbert L. Fink. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; very minor edge-wear, else boards very good, titling remains bold and bright; text also very good. Unclipped ($8.95) dust jacket very lightly edge-worn. From a private collection. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 1974. Alfred A. Knopf ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

Random House Inc, Date: 1974. Very Good Hardcover with Very Good dustjacket, illustrated by Herbert L. Fink previous owner bookplate . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 1974. Random House Inc ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

Random House, Date: 1974-11-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 1.4000 9.6000 6.3000. Stated first. Dust Jacket is in a removable clear plastic (Brodart) protector, minor chipping to the spine ends. Pages clean. 1974. Random House ISBN 0394492218 9780394492216 [US]

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Random House Inc,usa] Hardcover First Edition us1st.edition,.1st.printing.vg hardback in vg dustwrapper.
[NEWPORT, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1974]

ISBN10: 0394492218, ISBN13: 9780394492216, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, NY] Hardcover First Edition Inscribed by John Gardner on the front endpaper. Publisher's full light gray cloth, embossed with a darker gray on the front cover and spine, silver lettering on spine, dark gray pictorial endpapers, fore-edge deckle, top edge dark gray. Illustrated with B&W drawings by Herbert L. Fink. Head and heel of spine have just a hint of shelf-wear, else pristine, unmarked, tight, square, and clean. The unclipped dust jacket, now in Mylar, is in virtually perfect condition. FINE/ FINE. B&W Drawings. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall. 323 pp. Signed by Author
[Palatine, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1974]
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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]