He does it all so well. He could, as they say in Washington, make a conservative cry, a liberal laugh. He watches with a perfect eye; he listens with a perfect pitch. . . . This latest collection of his stuff shows off everything he has. . . . Every page is a story, every word is a gem. -- from the Foreword by Jim Lehrer For years now I've considered Larry L. King one of the finest and most versatile of our American writers. . . . Even at his most cutting, his writing would be characterized by a commitment to authentic ...
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He does it all so well. He could, as they say in Washington, make a conservative cry, a liberal laugh. He watches with a perfect eye; he listens with a perfect pitch. . . . This latest collection of his stuff shows off everything he has. . . . Every page is a story, every word is a gem. -- from the Foreword by Jim Lehrer For years now I've considered Larry L. King one of the finest and most versatile of our American writers. . . . Even at his most cutting, his writing would be characterized by a commitment to authentic American values-- almost to an older and vanished America whose expressed ideals of democratic justice and humility touched somehow the unsophisticated young men in its provinces and shaped them into maturity. -- Willie Morris Truth, writes Larry L. King, is a matter of shadings. It has that in common with its low-born cousin, lies, which may be born little and white or big and mean and soul-darkening. Nobody much understands this except writers, lawyers, and politicians. Few of those will admit it. . . . So be warned: some of this book is more true than the rest. This volume brings together five essays that Mr. King considers true facts, ten that constitute tall tales, and four short stories that he classifies as pure fiction. All of these pieces represent an ongoing attempt to define and understand his native place and his mind's country. They cover subjects ranging from a rape trial to dubious recipes and points between: writing, politics, Little League baseball, Texas basketball, racial integration in the military, dogs, sinning, and stories of troubled lives. Many of these pieces were previously published in such magazines asTexas Monthly, Story, The Washingtonian, and Parade, while several appear here in print for the first time. All of them bear the trademark humor and style that characterize Mr. King's hit Broadway plays, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and The Night Hank Williams Died. For fans of Larry L. King-- as well as for people just discovering the broader range of his work-- this collection proves once again why he is one of America's preeminent, and funniest, essayists.
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Near Fine. Book This volume brings together five essays that Mr. King considers "true facts, " ten that constitute "tall tales, " and four short stories that he classifies as "pure fiction." Softcover, xv, 218 pp. One leaf with top corner creased otherwise minimal wear, unmarked, tight binding.
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Like New in Very Good jacket. Size: 6x1x9; Texas native Larry L. King, journalist, novelist, and author of the Broadway hit The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, has always excelled at magazine essays, and this collection brings together some of his best work. Arranged thematically in the three categories of the title, some are more factual than others, but what they all have in common is King's graceful writing, which can range from heart-breaking to hilarious. A piece on a family tragedy in the distant past that has haunted him is especially poignant, and a visit to a modern political convention is hysterically funny. This book is a treat for long-time King fans, and is also a good introduction for those not yet familiar with his distinct view of the world.
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Very Good++ in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Collection of Texas's own Larry L. King, honored in 2004 with the Texas Bookend Award. 218 pp. Tight and bright copy with minor bumping on corners and spine ends. Bottom page edge has very faint smudge. Dust jacket has a 1/2" closed tear on front panel and top edge has two other small closed tears. Top edge of front cover has very small stain. Light creasing-now in protective cover.
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Book. Octavo; VG-/VG-; Hardcover with DJ; DJ spine, blue with black print; DJ has slight bump to bottom of spine, else clean and bright; Boards in black cloth with gold print, clean and strong; Text block clean and tight; Inscribed in ink by the author on the front flyleaf; xiv, 218 pages. 1339905. FP New Rockville Stock.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. I5-A first edition (no additional printings) hardcover book SIGNED by author on the title page in near fine condition in near fine dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket and book have some light shelf wear. This volume brings together five essays that Mr. King considers "true facts, " ten that constitute "tall tales, " and four short stories that he classifies as "pure fiction." All of these...9.5"x6.5", 218 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s) Signed by the author without presentation note, dated, Austin, 5-4-'97, on the title page. This volume brings together five essays that Mr. King considers "true facts, " ten that constitute "tall tales, " and four short stories that he classifies as "pure fiction." Hardcover, xv, 218 pp., unclipped jacket. Minimal wear, no owner names or gift notes, clean text, tight binding, nice jacket.
