The 1950s--big-finned cars, crinolines, crew cuts, The Nuclear Family, and "Lady of Spain" played on the accordion. The The Lost Sister unabashedly confronts male sexuality as he describes the dissolution of one such nuclear family in Oklahoma City. Bill and Billy Haynes, father and son, spin in the orbit of their Lady of Spain--Mrs. Haynes--whose high-heeled sandals and halter tops place her outside the image of perfect wife and mother.
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The 1950s--big-finned cars, crinolines, crew cuts, The Nuclear Family, and "Lady of Spain" played on the accordion. The The Lost Sister unabashedly confronts male sexuality as he describes the dissolution of one such nuclear family in Oklahoma City. Bill and Billy Haynes, father and son, spin in the orbit of their Lady of Spain--Mrs. Haynes--whose high-heeled sandals and halter tops place her outside the image of perfect wife and mother.
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Like New. Light shelf wear on dj, small repaired tear on back, clean pages. From Publishers Weekly Set in Oklahoma City, this lyrical, often witty novel explores a somewhat mundane 1950s boyhood. Vaguely interrelated episodes in protagonist Bill Haynes's life form the narrative, reflecting the way still-lucid recollections bind.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Like New in Like New jacket. Size: 7x5x1; Signed by Taylor on the title page. The binding is tight, corners sharp. Text unmarked. Dust jacket in a mylar cover. 12mo. 277pp.
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Fine in Fine jacket. First edition. Advance Review Copy. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Promotional material laid in. Although not marked in any way, this copy is from the distinguished modern first edition collection of Bruce Kahn.
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