Isbn: 9780679743323 - the fat man in history: and other stories (vintage international) (32 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. If, in some post-Marxist utopia, obesity were declared counterrevolutionary, how would a houseful of fat men strike back?  If it were possible to win a new body by lottery, what kind of people would choose ugliness? If two gun-toting thugs decided to take over a business--and run it through sheer terror--how far would their methods take them?   These are the questions that Peter Carey, author of The Tax Inspector and Oscar and Lucinda, brilliantly explores in this collection of stories. Exquisitely written and thoroughly envisioned, the tales in The Fat Man in History reach beyond their arresting premises to utter deep and often frightening truths about our brightest and darkest selves.…

paperback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Reprint. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. If, in some post-Marxist utopia, obesity were declared counterrevolutionary, how would a houseful of fat men strike back?  If it were possible to win a new body by lottery, what kind of people would choose ugliness? If two gun-toting thugs decided to take over a business--and run it through sheer terror--how far would their methods take them?   These are the questions that Peter Carey, author of The Tax Inspector and Oscar and Lucinda, brilliantly explores in this collection of stories. Exquisitely written and thoroughly envisioned, the tales in The Fat Man in History reach beyond their arresting premises to utter deep and often frightening truths about our brightest and darkest selves.…

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. Reprint. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good+. Binding is tight. Pages unmarked and only slightly aged. Cover has minimal wear. ; 5.1875 X 0.48 X 8 inches; 192 pages.

Paperback. Zustand: Used-Very Good. First Printing - First Thus. Pap. Minor shelf-wear.

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. If, in some post-Marxist utopia, obesity were declared counterrevolutionary, how would a houseful of fat men strike back? If it were possible to win a new body by lottery, what kind of people would choose ugliness? If two gun-toting thugs decided to take over a businessand run it through sheer terrorhow far would their methods take them? These are the questions that Peter Carey, author of The Tax Inspector and Oscar and Lucinda, brilliantly explores in this collection of stories. Exquisitely written and thoroughly envisioned, the tales in The Fat Man in History reach beyond their arresting premises to utter deep and often frightening truths about our brightest and darkest selves. A landmark in contemporary Australian literature, The Fat Man in History brought early acclaim to Peter Carey for his brilliant and ingenious fiction. These twelve stories introduce visionary landscapes of intense clarity, where the rules of the game are bizarre yet chillingly familiar. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good+. First Printing - First Thus. 186 pp. Trade paperback format. Lightly rubbed on the corners with a flat uncreased spine; no interior markings. This story collection contains: Peeling; Do You Love Me?; The Chance; The Puzzling Nature of Blue; Exotic Pleasures; The Last Days of a Famous Mime; A Windmill in the West; American Dreams; War Crimes; and The Fat Man in History. Size: 8vo. Book.…

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Condition: 'Very Good'.

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Condition: 'VG+. Scuffs, shelfwear' Notes: Winner, Commonwealth Writers' Prize.

Zustand: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. reprint edition. 192 pages. 8.00x5.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. Reprint edition.

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Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed by Carey on title page. Fourth printing of Vintage paperback edition. Minor edge wear to covers. Otherwise a fine copy without marks or inscriptions. Not ex-library. Not a remainder. Appears unread. s10. Signed by Author(s).

Zustand: New.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - If, in some post-Marxist utopia, obesity were declared counterrevolutionary, how would a houseful of fat men strike back If it were possible to win a new body by lottery, what kind of people would choose ugliness If two gun-toting thugs decided to take over a business--and run it through sheer terror--how far would their methods take them These are the questions that Peter Carey, author of The Tax Inspector and Oscar and Lucinda, brilliantly explores in this collection of stories. Exquisitely written and thoroughly envisioned, the tales in The Fat Man in History reach beyond their arresting premises to utter deep and often frightening truths about our brightest and darkest selves.…

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorPETER CAREY is the author of thirteen previous novels. In addition to the Booker Prize, his honors include the Commonwealth Writers Prize and the Miles Franklin Literary Award. Born in Australia, he has lived i.

paperback. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.