Description: I'm Jim Camp, owner/operator of the synaesthesia press. I'm a letterpress printer. I publish books and broadsides in a limited edition run. And, I'm a bookseller. I've been collecting books for over 30 years, and most of what I'm offering here I've held for at least 20+ years -- some longer. It's time these titles found a new home. In this auction, I'm offering a fixed price, buy-it-now $29.95 book. Offering: Lydia Davis. Samuel Johnson Is Indignant. Brooklyn, NY: McSweeney's, 2001. Near fine in like jacket.A beautiful, unread copy.Lydia Davis's Samuel Johnson Is Indignant is a collection of brief, sharp, and inventive short stories that blend wit, absurdity, and keen observation. The stories range from a few sentences to several pages, exploring themes like human behavior, relationships, and the peculiarities of everyday life. Davis's minimalist style often blurs the line between prose and poetry, delivering profound insights with brevity.Highlights include reflections on language, philosophical musings, and wry humor, as seen in the title story about Samuel Johnson's irritation. The collection showcases Davis's ability to capture complex emotions and ideas in strikingly concise and imaginative ways. The title story: SAMUEL JOHNSON IS INDIGNANT: that Scotland has so few trees. Now buy the book and read the rest. Remember to come back regularly to check my listings, and don't forget to look over in my store for more, good stuff! I've got a lot of rare and usual books, Bukowski, Beats, little mags, modern firsts, as well as ephemera and paper and photography. Finally, follow / save me by clicking the heart that says "Save this Seller" in my store's description!! THANKS!
Price: 29.95 USD
Location: Higley, Arizona
End Time: 2025-01-20T23:06:02.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Literary Movement: Modernism
Language: English
Book Title: Samuel Johson is Indignant
Author: Lydia Davis
Edition: First Edition
