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Calypso by David Sedaris (2018, Hardcover) SIGNED & DOODLED 1st Print VG

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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“SIGNED BY AUTHOR on tipped-in page with a doodle of what looks to be either a chandelier or an ...
Signed
No
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Fiction
Original Language
English
Intended Audience
Adults
Inscribed
No
Edition
First Edition
Vintage
No
Personalize
No
Type
Short Stories
Literary Movement
Modernism
Personalized
No
Features
Dust Jacket, Signed, Doodle by the author, Protective Mylar Cover
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
ISBN
9780316392389
Book Title
Calypso
Publisher
Little Brown & Company
Item Length
8.5 in
Publication Year
2018
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1 in
Author
David Sedaris
Genre
Family & Relationships, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, Humor
Topic
Gerontology, Death & Dying, General, Topic / Adult, Literary, Life Stages / Mid-Life, Form / Essays, Siblings
Item Weight
14.1 Oz
Item Width
5.9 in
Number of Pages
272 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Little Brown & Company
ISBN-10
0316392383
ISBN-13
9780316392389
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239805153

Product Key Features

Book Title
Calypso
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Gerontology, Death & Dying, General, Topic / Adult, Literary, Life Stages / Mid-Life, Form / Essays, Siblings
Publication Year
2018
Genre
Family & Relationships, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, Humor
Author
David Sedaris
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-950359
Reviews
"For those curious about the mind of a comic genius, this is a great place to start." -- Melissa Kravitz , amNewYork
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
814/.54
Synopsis
David Sedaris returns with his most deeply personal and darkly hilarious book. If you've ever laughed your way through David Sedaris's cheerfully misanthropic stories, you might think you know what you're getting with Calypso. You'd be wrong. When he buys a beach house on the Carolina coast, Sedaris envisions long, relaxing vacations spent playing board games and lounging in the sun with those he loves most. And life at the Sea Section, as he names the vacation home, is exactly as idyllic as he imagined, except for one tiny, vexing realization: it's impossible to take a vacation from yourself. With Calypso, Sedaris sets his formidable powers of observation toward middle age and mortality. Make no mistake: these stories are very, very funny--it's a book that can make you laugh 'til you snort, the way only family can. Sedaris's powers of observation have never been sharper, and his ability to shock readers into laughter unparalleled. But much of the comedy here is born out of that vertiginous moment when your own body betrays you and you realize that the story of your life is made up of more past than future. This is beach reading for people who detest beaches, required reading for those who loathe small talk and love a good tumor joke. Calypso is simultaneously Sedaris's darkest and warmest book yet--and it just might be his very best.
LC Classification Number
PS3569.E314A6 2018

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  • by tomkohnman
    Jul 24, 2018Top favorable review

    Its nice to have the money to do the things you want

    I love David Sedaris books. His best may be behind him. But i will always buy anything he writes. This one has some very funny parts. But most are pretty run of the mill stories about family and the beach house he and hugh bought.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: sunshineartistry

  • by 7479pamela10
    Jan 27, 2020Top critical review

    Some funny, some not...

    If you are a big Sedaris fan, you will probably like this book. my 40 yer old son thought it was hilarious and recommended it. The author's humor, while intermittently funny, is a bit snarky for me.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: betterworldbooks

  • by hanselfertz
    Jan 10, 2019

    Sedaris is BACK...

    It's typical David Sedaris with stories you can relate to; if you like his take on the norm, you'll love this collection.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: morris8282a

  • by susamoneypenn_0
    Nov 13, 2018

    Fast read...left me laughing & crying!

    If you're a fan of David Sedaris, this book will not disappoint! It is a bit darker than his previous tomes, but it strikes home for this widowed NC gal who has dealt with family situations as parents get older, and more persona carel/involvement is required. I found myself laughing out loud in various places in the book, and then crying just moments later. Each chapter is almost like a stand-alone essay, and the book can be picked up and re-read just about anywhere. I first read the book from the library, and decided it was definitely worth buying. Loved it!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: getbooknow

  • by bonimcgo
    Jul 12, 2018

    Cute reference to cat

    So funny and also insightful. page turner!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: sunshineartistry

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