First published in 1967, "Stop-Time" was immediately recognized as a masterpiece of modern American autobiography, a brilliant portrayal of one boy's passage from childhood to adolescence and beyond. Here is Frank Conroy's wry, sad, beautiful tale of life on the road; of odd jobs and lost friendships, brutal schools and first loves; of a father's early death and a son's exhilarating escape into manhood. "Stop-Time" is as generous on the subject of growing up lost in America, as moving in its absolute intelligence and ...
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First published in 1967, "Stop-Time" was immediately recognized as a masterpiece of modern American autobiography, a brilliant portrayal of one boy's passage from childhood to adolescence and beyond. Here is Frank Conroy's wry, sad, beautiful tale of life on the road; of odd jobs and lost friendships, brutal schools and first loves; of a father's early death and a son's exhilarating escape into manhood. "Stop-Time" is as generous on the subject of growing up lost in America, as moving in its absolute intelligence and compassion, as anywork that has appeared before or since.
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Front cover hinge slightly cracked but repaired with tape. Good solid paperback with moderate reading/age wear, may have some light markings, pages may have some mild tanning. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
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Very good (+) copy: unobtrusive spine crease, still square & reasonably tight; gentle surface crease, unnoticeable, to middle front; a little bit of spotting to green of outside edge, else a superb copy. Rack-size pbk, (#8211, 95c); edges green, illus covers; 284 pgs. quote by Eleanor Dienstag on back cover. cover art by Bama.
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The Viking Press, 1976, very good paperback, tight and square, previous owner's name on upper corner of title page, and "1" on upper corner of front end page. Otherwise interior is clean of owner's markings or underlining. Cover is worn. Autobiography.
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Good. Ex-Library copy with typical library marks and stamps. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Wear commensurate with age and use. Former owner's nameplate pasted onto front inside board, otherwise clean and unmarked interior text. Dust jacket wrapped in protective mylar sleeve. Secure packaging for safe delivery.