Rainbow Stories Tapa dura - 1989

New York:: Atheneum,, 1989.. Hardcover first edition -. Very near fine in a like dustjacket.. First US printing. His second book. Vollman is a fantastic writer, in many senses of the word - perhaps the beginning of his preface will best give a hint of this book: "These stories are about skinheads, x-ray patients, whores, lovers, fetishists and other lost souls. Some of you will not like them, but I ask you to consider the wise words of that forceps philosopher, Robert Gilmore McKinnell: 'While it would be inappropriate to dedicate a vade mecum to a group of cold-blooded vertebraes, perhaps a kind word would not be out of order.' " While Vollmann, one of the most fascinating and interesting of modern writers, had long been a cult favorite, in 2005 he received the prestigious National Book Award for fiction. 541 pp.

London, England: Andre Deutsch. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1989. True First Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0233983511 . SIGNED EDITION. This copy has been signed by the author on the half title page The First British Edition is the correct True First Edition and is limited to 1250 copies. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. . "In addition to full-length books, Vollmann has written articles and had stories published in Harper's, Playboy, Conjunctions, Spin Magazine, Esquire, The New Yorker, Gear, and Granta. He has also contributed to The New York Times Book Review. Vollmann identifies as a "hack journalist"; he often does travel writing and reportage while doing research for his larger fiction or non-fiction projects. In November 2003 (after many delays) , his book Rising Up and Rising Down was… Leer más

London:: Andre Deutsch,, 1989.. SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket.. First printing. Although these stories are based in San Francisco, this UK edition is the true first of Vollman's second book - a massive book at 541 pgs - and one with a small 1st printing of reportedly only 1250 copies. Vollman is a fantastic writer, in many senses of the word - perhaps the beginning of his preface will best give a hintof this book: "These stories are about skinheads, x-ray patients, whores, lovers, fetishists and other lost souls. Some of you will not like them, but I ask you to consider the wise words of that forceps philosopher, Robert Gilmore McKinnell: 'While it would be inappropriate to dedicate a vade mecum to a group of cold-blooded vertebraes, perhaps a kind word would not be out of order.' " SIGNED on the title page by the author. While Vollmann, one of the most fascinating and interesting of modern writers, had long been a cult favorite, in 2005 he… Leer más

Carlton Books Limited, 1/1/1989 12:00:01 AM. hardcover. Very Good. 1.8898 9.5276 6.3780. SIGNED by the author. Flat signature. First edition. Foxing has occurred on the top edges of the pages. Minimal wear to the jacket.