Bech: A Book
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Updike
Binding: Hardback
Published: Andre Deutsch, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket spine tanned, small chips to top and bottom of spine jacket.
John Updike's "Bech: A Book" is a satirical novel that chronicles the misadventures of Henry Bech, a Jewish-American author grappling with writer's block and the fading glory of his literary career. This witty narrative follows Bech through a series of international book tours, academic conferences, and personal entanglements, all while he struggles to produce his next masterpiece. Updike masterfully employs humor and sharp social commentary to dissect the anxieties of artistic creation and the often-absurd world of literary celebrity. The novel offers a poignant yet comedic look at the life of a writer past his prime, making it a compelling read for those interested in literary fiction and character studies.
Author: John Updike
Binding: Hardback
Published: Andre Deutsch, 1970
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Dust jacket spine tanned, small chips to top and bottom of spine jacket.
John Updike's "Bech: A Book" is a satirical novel that chronicles the misadventures of Henry Bech, a Jewish-American author grappling with writer's block and the fading glory of his literary career. This witty narrative follows Bech through a series of international book tours, academic conferences, and personal entanglements, all while he struggles to produce his next masterpiece. Updike masterfully employs humor and sharp social commentary to dissect the anxieties of artistic creation and the often-absurd world of literary celebrity. The novel offers a poignant yet comedic look at the life of a writer past his prime, making it a compelling read for those interested in literary fiction and character studies.