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Science-fiction & fantasy literature: a critical list with discussions.
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Thurber: A Biography: Available Copies
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Thurber: A Biography by Bernstein, Burton
Paperback
ISBN: 9780877956907
Publisher: Arbor House Pub Co (1985)
Seller: Wonder Book (Frederick, MD, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $6.81
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TOTAL Cost: $6.81
Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Thurber: A Biography by Bernstein, Burton
Paperback
ISBN: 9780877956907
Publisher: Arbor House Pub Co (1985)
Seller: Wonder Book (Frederick, MD, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $7.17
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TOTAL Cost: $7.17
Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Thurber: A Biography by Bernstein, Burton
Paperback
ISBN: 9780877956907
Publisher: Arbor House Pub Co (1985)
Seller: Wonder Book (Frederick, MD, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $7.17
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $7.17
Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Thurber : A Biography by Bernstein, Burton
Paperback
ISBN: 9780688147723
Publisher: William Morrow & Co (1996)
Seller: HPB-Movies (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $6.39
Shipping: $3.75
TOTAL Cost: $10.14
Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Thurber: A Biography by Bernstein, Burton
Paperback
ISBN: 9780688147723
Publisher: William Morrow, New York (1996)
Seller: Bob's Book Journey (Austin, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $5.00
Shipping: $5.80
TOTAL Cost: $10.80
James Thurber stands out as one of the world's great humorists and artists. Bernstein's indispensable biography offers an unusually frank portrait of a man who called himself "a wild-eyed son-of-a-bitch with a glass in his hand." Softcover, ix, 532 pp., illustrated with drawings by James Thurber. Light wear, no spine creases, brief gift note on half-title page, clean text, tight binding.
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Thurber: A Biography by Bernstein, Burton
Paperback
ISBN: 9780877956907
Publisher: Arbor House Pub Co (1985)
Seller: Polly's Books (Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $3.98
Shipping: $7.99
TOTAL Cost: $11.97
A nice copy with a tight and square binding. No names, no marks, no stickers. Text is clean and bright. Spine has some mild creasing. Careful packaging and fast shipping. We recommend EXPEDITED MAIL for even faster delivery.
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Thurber: A Biography by Bernstein, Burton
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780396070276
Publisher: Dodd, Mead & Co., New York (1975)
Seller: Top Notch Books (Tolar, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $7.00
Shipping: $5.75
TOTAL Cost: $12.75
Jacket is in brodart, light wear. Boards have light wear. Usual library/discard markings. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. Size: 8vo - 7¾" - 9¾" Tall
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Seller: The Parnassus BookShop (Newport, WA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $6.93
Shipping: $6.00
TOTAL Cost: $12.93
First Ballantine Edition. Mass Market Paperback in Very Good Condition. Illustrated with 32 pages of illustrations. The life and work of James Thurber (1894-1961), American essayist, short story writer, humorist, artist. Bright and clean gold and orange cover, very clean and unmarked, trace wear to edges. Red titles with the Thurber Dog, on front. Soundly bound, tight and solid. Internals are very clean and free from any markings, no creasing, pages moderately toned, browning along edges. 737 pages, indexed. 4.25 x 7 inches. Ballantine Books, USA, 1976.
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THURBER: A BIOGRAPHY by Bernstein, Burton
Paperback
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Publisher: N.Y. Arbor House 1975. (1975)
Seller: Pettler & Lieberman, Booksellers (Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: unspecified
Book Price: $7.50
Shipping: $5.50
TOTAL Cost: $13.00
number code goes down to "1", denoting a 1st printing of the softbound reprint edition NEAR FINE in stiff glossy wrappers, illustrated wiith drawings by James Thurber and photographs.
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