In this lively, outstanding group of essays with a slightly different twist--one that looks out instead of in--Amitav Ghosh visits New Delhi during a moment of social upheaval; Change-Rae Lee welcomes readers into his family kitchen; Gerald Early analyzes the Afrocentric dream of a world without whites; Jonathan Raban hears "the last call of the wild" on the Pacific coast; plus contributions by Nicholas Baker, Ian Frazier, and others.
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In this lively, outstanding group of essays with a slightly different twist--one that looks out instead of in--Amitav Ghosh visits New Delhi during a moment of social upheaval; Change-Rae Lee welcomes readers into his family kitchen; Gerald Early analyzes the Afrocentric dream of a world without whites; Jonathan Raban hears "the last call of the wild" on the Pacific coast; plus contributions by Nicholas Baker, Ian Frazier, and others.
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Very Good. Book Octavo, softcover, near fine in yellow wraps. 370 pages Since its inception in 1915, the Best American series has become the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction. For each volume, a series editor reads pieces from hundreds of periodicals, then selects between fifty and a hundred outstanding works. That selection is pared down to the twenty or so very best pieces by a guest editor who is widely recognized as a leading writer in his or her field. This unique system has helped make the Best American series the most respected--and most popular--of its kind. Here you will find another "splendid array of unpredictable and delectable essays" (Booklist), chosen by Geoffrey Ward. The Best American Essays once again earns its place as the liveliest and leading annual of its kind.
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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.
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Good. No Jacket as Issued. BX6-A trade paperback book in very good-condition. A tight, clean, sound copy in yellow wraps with minor overall shelf wear plus there is a crease in the back cover towards the bottom left corner plus there is some light overall soiling of the cover plus there is a remainder mark on the bottom outside paper edges. The series editor is Robert Atwan. A collection of notable and award winning essays published in 1996. Biographical notes, 370p.
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Acceptable. Book has writing and/or highlighting from previous owner. Paperback The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.