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The critically acclaimed novel from a master of contemporary American fictionâ now available as an ebook
A story of genius, performance, and the psychological forces that drive the competitive spirit
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Brian Stoppard is blessed with prodigious natural talents. Howard Cohen, less so. Starting in middle school in New York, Howard watches Brian effortlessly win at everything he tries: He’s a natural chess champion, a perfect athlete, a brilliant student. As the two move through life as friends and competitors, Brian’s easy success is a constant source of envy, awe, and inspiration for the ambitious but less-gifted Howard.
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Told with great humor and style, The Game Player is a story of those born to greatness and those who must strive for it.
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This ebook features a new illustrated biography of Rafael Yglesias, including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection.
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The Game Player
Published by
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1978
ISBN 10: 0385124481
ISBN 13: 9780385124485
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. First Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 12264705-6
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The Game Player
Published by
Doubleday, 1978
ISBN 10: 0385124481
ISBN 13: 9780385124485
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Tony Lamy Bookseller, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 2 out of 5 stars
Hard Cover. First Edition. 1st printing. Review copy with publisher slip laid in. NF/NF. Seller Inventory # 29356
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The Game Player
Published by
Doubleday, New York, 1978
ISBN 10: 0385124481
ISBN 13: 9780385124485
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Rose's Books IOBA, Harwich Port, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 1 out of 5 stars
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. New York: Doubleday, 1978. First edition. SIGNED BY PAUL MAGRIEL, World Backgammon Champion, inside front cover. A fictional representation of a boy's endless wins -- a topic that would have been of great interest to Paul. Author's third book. Light spotting to prelims, dust jacket soiled, corners rubbed. Very good in very good dust jacket, protected with an archival-quality mylar cover. Size: 8vo. Signed Association Copy. Seller Inventory # 020712