SELF-HELP. Stories
by Moore, Lorrie
- Used
- Paperback
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- A fine copy
- Seller
-
Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: Knopf, 1985. First edition. Paperback. A fine copy. An Uncorrected Proof signed by Moore on the title page. Her first book. Laid in is a TLS on the publisher's letterhead dated October 24, 1984 soliciting a blurb for this book. Ten sharply effective stories by a young writer who transforms her insights into the anxieties, loneliness and defenses of stranded women into fresh, intelligent, witty and entertaining fiction. Perfect bound in light tan printed wrappers, as issued.
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Details
- Seller
- Ed Smith Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 14471
- Title
- SELF-HELP. Stories
- Author
- Moore, Lorrie
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1985
- Keywords
- first book, short fiction, uncorrected proof, signed by the author
Terms of Sale
Ed Smith Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Ed Smith Books
Biblio member since 2009
Bainbridge Island, Washington
About Ed Smith Books
Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.
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