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Coming From Behind
by Jacobson, Howard
- Used
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Chatto and Windus, 1983. A first edition, first printing of Coming From Behind by Howard Jacobson, published by Chatto and Windus in 1983. A near fine book in general good condition, the text block clean throughout with browning to top edge and small mark to bottom edge, in a near fine unclipped dust wrapper with fading to spine. Coming from Behind by Howard Jacobson is a satirical exploration of academic rivalry and identity crisis. Sefton Goldberg, an underachieving lecturer, becomes embroiled in a comedic struggle for recognition and status within the confines of academia. Jacobson's sharp wit and keen observations dissect the absurdities of intellectual life and the quest for validation. Through Goldberg's misadventures and existential musings, the novel offers a humorous yet thought-provoking commentary on ambition, self-worth and the human condition.
Synopsis
Howard Jacobson is the author of four works of nonfiction and several novels, including The Finkler Question , which won the Man Booker Prize; The Mighty Walzer , which won the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Award for comic writing; and Who's Sorry Now? , which was long-listed for the Booker Prize. He has a weekly column for The Independent and regularly reviews and writes for The Guardian , The Times, and The Evening Standard . Jacobson has also done several specials for British television. He lives in London.
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Details
- Bookseller
- John Atkinson Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18392
- Title
- Coming From Behind
- Author
- Jacobson, Howard
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Chatto and Windus
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1983
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About the Seller
John Atkinson Books
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Harrogate, North Yorkshire
About John Atkinson Books
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