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GAIN. A Novel
by Powers, Richard
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- A near fine sharp copy
- ISBN 10
- 0374159963
- ISBN 13
- 9780374159962
- Seller
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Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
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About This Item
New York: Farrar , Straus and Giroux, 1998. First edition. Paperback. A near fine sharp copy. Uncorrected Proof of this novel of the world of high commerce and the American obsession with success, set in the industrial town of Lacewood, Gain tells the history of Clare Soap and Chemical Company, a Procter & Gamble-like manufacturer of soaps and other consumer goods with an uncanny knack for anticipating American demand. Against the 170-year old rise of Clare is the contemporary story of Laura Bodey, Lace wood resident, whose struggle with a life-threatening illness brought about by Clare's products pits her against the modern-day monolith and calls into question her hometown's dependence on the corporation. Two page press release laid in. 353 pages. Bound in the original white perfect bound printed wrappers, as issued.
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Details
- Seller
- Ed Smith Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 14443
- Title
- GAIN. A Novel
- Author
- Powers, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - A near fine sharp copy
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- ISBN 10
- 0374159963
- ISBN 13
- 9780374159962
- Publisher
- Farrar , Straus and Giroux
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1998
- Keywords
- advance copy, press release, high commerce, business obsession, life-threatening illness, hometown dependence on corporation
Terms of Sale
Ed Smith Books
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About the Seller
Ed Smith Books
Biblio member since 2009
Bainbridge Island, Washington
About Ed Smith Books
Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.
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