Isbn: 9780393326147 - open book: chapters from a reader's life (47 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. "All that kid wants to do is stick his nose in a book," Michael Dirda's steelworker father used to complain, worried about his son's passion for reading. In An Open Book, one of the most delightful memoirs to emerge in years, the acclaimed literary journalist Michael Dirda re-creates his boyhood in rust-belt Ohio, first in the working-class town of Lorain, then at Oberlin College. In addition to his colorful family and friends, An Open Book also features the great writers and fictional characters who fueled Dirda's imagination: from Green Lantern to Sherlock Holmes, from Candy to Proust. The result is an affectionate homage to small-town America?summer jobs, school fights, sweepstakes contests, and first dates?as well as a paean to what could arguably be called the last great age of reading. "Dirda is a superb literary essayist."?Harold Bloom "Michael Dirda's memoir?no surprise to me?is so good that I went up to the attic meaning to send him one of my antique Big Little books as a salute to excellence.A great job. I'll be buying An Open Book for my children and grandchildren."?Russell Baker, author of Growing Up "Here, in An Open Book, is the show and tell of a wonderful American story, everything coming together in the immemorial dance of literature and memory, of history and gossip, and of the deeply felt, bittersweet story (his own) of a young life. Read it and rejoice."?George Garrett "A lovely, unapologetically nostalgic remembrance of growing up in a more innocent America, but it is also the touching story of one person's lifelong love affair with words."?June Sawyer, San Francisco Chronicle "Dirda inhabits each book he reads. Inhabits it?and makes a space alongside it for us to join him.He is a rare treasure."?James Sallis, Boston Sunday Globe.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. "All that kid wants to do is stick his nose in a book," Michael Dirda's steelworker father used to complain, worried about his son's passion for reading. In An Open Book, one of the most delightful memoirs to emerge in years, the acclaimed literary journalist Michael Dirda re-creates his boyhood in rust-belt Ohio, first in the working-class town of Lorain, then at Oberlin College. In addition to his colorful family and friends, An Open Book also features the great writers and fictional characters who fueled Dirda's imagination: from Green Lantern to Sherlock Holmes, from Candy to Proust. The result is an affectionate homage to small-town America?summer jobs, school fights, sweepstakes contests, and first dates?as well as a paean to what could arguably be called the last great age of reading. "Dirda is a superb literary essayist."?Harold Bloom "Michael Dirda's memoir?no surprise to me?is so good that I went up to the attic meaning to send him one of my antique Big Little books as a salute to excellence.A great job. I'll be buying An Open Book for my children and grandchildren."?Russell Baker, author of Growing Up "Here, in An Open Book, is the show and tell of a wonderful American story, everything coming together in the immemorial dance of literature and memory, of history and gossip, and of the deeply felt, bittersweet story (his own) of a young life. Read it and rejoice."?George Garrett "A lovely, unapologetically nostalgic remembrance of growing up in a more innocent America, but it is also the touching story of one person's lifelong love affair with words."?June Sawyer, San Francisco Chronicle "Dirda inhabits each book he reads. Inhabits it?and makes a space alongside it for us to join him.He is a rare treasure."?James Sallis, Boston Sunday Globe.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. "All that kid wants to do is stick his nose in a book," Michael Dirda's steelworker father used to complain, worried about his son's passion for reading. In An Open Book, one of the most delightful memoirs to emerge in years, the acclaimed literary journalist Michael Dirda re-creates his boyhood in rust-belt Ohio, first in the working-class town of Lorain, then at Oberlin College. In addition to his colorful family and friends, An Open Book also features the great writers and fictional characters who fueled Dirda's imagination: from Green Lantern to Sherlock Holmes, from Candy to Proust. The result is an affectionate homage to small-town America?summer jobs, school fights, sweepstakes contests, and first dates?as well as a paean to what could arguably be called the last great age of reading. "Dirda is a superb literary essayist."?Harold Bloom "Michael Dirda's memoir?no surprise to me?is so good that I went up to the attic meaning to send him one of my antique Big Little books as a salute to excellence.A great job. I'll be buying An Open Book for my children and grandchildren."?Russell Baker, author of Growing Up "Here, in An Open Book, is the show and tell of a wonderful American story, everything coming together in the immemorial dance of literature and memory, of history and gossip, and of the deeply felt, bittersweet story (his own) of a young life. Read it and rejoice."?George Garrett "A lovely, unapologetically nostalgic remembrance of growing up in a more innocent America, but it is also the touching story of one person's lifelong love affair with words."?June Sawyer, San Francisco Chronicle "Dirda inhabits each book he reads. Inhabits it?and makes a space alongside it for us to join him.He is a rare treasure."?James Sallis, Boston Sunday Globe.…

Zustand: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. "All that kid wants to do is stick his nose in a book," Michael Dirda's steelworker father used to complain, worried about his son's passion for reading. In An Open Book, one of the most delightful memoirs to emerge in years, the acclaimed literary journalist Michael Dirda re-creates his boyhood in rust-belt Ohio, first in the working-class town of Lorain, then at Oberlin College. In addition to his colorful family and friends, An Open Book also features the great writers and fictional characters who fueled Dirda's imagination: from Green Lantern to Sherlock Holmes, from Candy to Proust. The result is an affectionate homage to small-town America?summer jobs, school fights, sweepstakes contests, and first dates?as well as a paean to what could arguably be called the last great age of reading. "Dirda is a superb literary essayist."?Harold Bloom "Michael Dirda's memoir?no surprise to me?is so good that I went up to the attic meaning to send him one of my antique Big Little books as a salute to excellence.A great job. I'll be buying An Open Book for my children and grandchildren."?Russell Baker, author of Growing Up "Here, in An Open Book, is the show and tell of a wonderful American story, everything coming together in the immemorial dance of literature and memory, of history and gossip, and of the deeply felt, bittersweet story (his own) of a young life. Read it and rejoice."?George Garrett "A lovely, unapologetically nostalgic remembrance of growing up in a more innocent America, but it is also the touching story of one person's lifelong love affair with words."?June Sawyer, San Francisco Chronicle "Dirda inhabits each book he reads. Inhabits it?and makes a space alongside it for us to join him.He is a rare treasure."?James Sallis, Boston Sunday Globe.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: good. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.…

Zustand: Good. 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.

Zustand: Very Good. 1 Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Zustand: Good. 1 Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Zustand: Fine. LIKE NEW!!! Has a red or black remainder mark on bottom/exterior edge of pages.

Zustand: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable. Any access codes or passwords originally included with the book may be expired, used or no longer valid. Image is stock photo and cover art edition may be different than pictured.…

paperback. Zustand: New.

Zustand: new.

Zustand: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: First ] Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co. Pub Date: 12/17/2004 Binding: Paperback Pages: 336 First edition.

New York;: Norton:, 2004. First printing, Trade paperback, New, 335 pp. Cover artwork by: Patti Ratchford Mike Dirda reads a lot. Writes too. He's written a ton of reviews and I've read a great many of them. This isn't a collection of reviews, it's the story of how comics and poetry and science fiction and great literature and not-so-great literature can change a person's life. Specifically, Dirda's life. Dirda is a Pulitzer Prize-winning literary journalist and arguably the best in the business. Here he recalls teachers, friends, writers and fictional characters - all have impacted on his life. It's his story and probably a story that shares a great many similarities with most anyone who loves books and loves to read. This one is currently quite near the tottering apex of that stack of books on the table next to my own favorite reading chair. Recommended. First printing, Trade paperback, New. Patti Ratchford (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Fine.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback or Softback. Zustand: New. An Open Book: Chapters from a Reader's Life. Book.

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Very Good softcover NEW.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: New.