Essays One by Lydia Davis – SIGNED
$56.00
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Product Overview
This is a signed first edition of Essays One, the acclaimed first collection of non-fiction from Lydia Davis, a Man Booker International Prize winner often hailed as one of the best prose stylists in America. Spanning over five decades of work, this 512-page volume explores the intricate craft of writing, personal literary influences, and the philosophy of language.Macmillan Publishers.
Condition Details
- Interior: The book is in excellent condition. The pages are clean, crisp, and free of markings, highlighting, or dog-ears.
- Cover & Dust Jacket: Shows normal, minor shelf wear consistent with being stored on a full bookshelf. The green dust jacket remains vibrant with sharp corners and no tears yet wavy.
Key Highlights of the Collection
- “Thirty Recommendations for Good Writing Habits”: An invaluable master class for writers on the creative process.
- Diverse Subjects: Covers everything from her early fascination with Kafka to insights on translation, art, and photography.
- Critical Acclaim: Described as “addictive” and “lucid,” it offers a rare backstage look into the mind of a master short-fiction writer.
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