Essential by Vidal Gore (58 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Vidal writes with ease and grace, and roams through many subjects and genres. He is a master of the historical novel, in which he has explored American history, ancient history, and the history of religion. He has developed his own style of science fiction combined with satire, and in the books he refers to as his 'inventions' he writes cautionary tales about sex, politics, art, and philosophy. He is at once a contrarion, a wise man, and a romantic. He is also wickedly funny, and often outrageous. This collection (the only single volume that includes Vidal's fiction and his essays) contains two complete works - MYRA BRECKINRIDGE, his most famous novel, and THE BEST MAN, a play about the American presidency. There are selections from THE CITY AND THE PILLAR, his early, controversial novel about homosexual love, and excerpts from later works as JULIAN, DULUTH, and LIVE FROM GOLGOTHA. Selections from the American history novels - BURR, LINCOLN, 1876, EMPIRE, and WASHINGTON, D.C. - have been woven together to provide a continuous narrative.…

paperback. Condition: As New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Vidal writes with ease and grace, and roams through many subjects and genres. He is a master of the historical novel, in which he has explored American history, ancient history, and the history of religion. He has developed his own style of science fiction combined with satire, and in the books he refers to as his 'inventions' he writes cautionary tales about sex, politics, art, and philosophy. He is at once a contrarion, a wise man, and a romantic. He is also wickedly funny, and often outrageous. This collection (the only single volume that includes Vidal's fiction and his essays) contains two complete works - MYRA BRECKINRIDGE, his most famous novel, and THE BEST MAN, a play about the American presidency. There are selections from THE CITY AND THE PILLAR, his early, controversial novel about homosexual love, and excerpts from later works as JULIAN, DULUTH, and LIVE FROM GOLGOTHA. Selections from the American history novels - BURR, LINCOLN, 1876, EMPIRE, and WASHINGTON, D.C. - have been woven together to provide a continuous narrative.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. 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.

paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. xv, 336p., foreword, introduction, credits, corner bumped and light foxing on edges else very good first edition trade paperback in pictorial wraps.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Good. New Ed. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First Printing as stated First Edition with number line down to 2, per Random House's first printing notations in the 1990's. Signed by author (Gore Vidal) on tipped in page. Writing on top corner of front flyleaf, and prior owner's stamp blind-embossed on front flyleaf as well (see photo 3). Otherwise inside is clean and unmarked. Some nudging to corners (see photo 14 for example). Some scuffing on corners and edges of book block. Creasing on book board at top of spine (see photos 12 and 13). Deckle-edged. Spot stain on front of dust jacket (see photos 1 and 2). Dust jacket has some creasing, wear, indentations, and scuffing. See photos. Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. SIGNED by Vidal on second end page; no inscription. Stated 1st Edition with entire RH #line. Unclipped dust jacket, protected by mylar cover, is clean and bright with nor rips but moderately wrinkled from water stain. Black boards with gilt stamped titles are clean and sturdy. Binding very good. Text clean and unmarked with no rips, but fore-edges are water stained causing ripples on bottom portions of pages. Quick, secure shipping with free delivery confirmation from Los Angeles bookstore. Photos available upon request. International shipping may be extra due to weight. Signed by Author(s).…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. THE ESSENTIAL GORE VIDAL (Advance Uncorrected Proof), edited by Fred Kaplan, softcover, 1998. ITEM CONDITION: near fine. The text block is in fine condition, with no tears, dogears, or marks. No bookplate or signature of a prior owner. Not a library item or remainder. The wraps are in very good condition (curling of fore-edge, front and back, smudge on back). 9 ¼ x 6 ¼, 994 pages, 52 ounces XX From Good Reads]: "Vidal writes with ease and grace, and roams through many subjects and genres. He is a master of the historical novel, in which he has explored American history, ancient history, and the history of religion. He has developed his own style of science fiction combined with satire, and in the books he refers to as his 'inventions' he writes cautionary tales about sex, politics, art, and philosophy. He is at once a contrarion, a wise man, and a romantic. He is also wickedly funny, and often outrageous. This collection (the only single volume that includes Vidal's fiction and his essays) contains two complete works - MYRA BRECKINRIDGE, his most famous novel, and THE BEST MAN, a play about the American presidency. There are selections from THE CITY AND THE PILLAR, his early, controversial novel about homosexual love, and excerpts from later works as JULIAN, DULUTH, and LIVE FROM GOLGOTHA. Selections from the American history novels - BURR, LINCOLN, 1876, EMPIRE, and WASHINGTON, D.C. - have been woven together to provide a continuous narrative.".…

1st U.K. edition. 8vo. xxx + [991pp.] Original boards. Pictorial brown d/w. lettered in white, slightly rubbed to edges. ISBN 0316848069 US$12.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition (London, 1999). No markings, annotations, or inscriptions. Internally fine. Text block edges (very) gently dusted. Unclipped dust jacket. No tears or conspicuous damage, but with some light creasing to the edges and the corners. Black cloth with bright gilt titling to the spine. The boards remain clean and sharp. Edited with an Introduction by Fred Kaplan. xxx, 988pp. (Contains the complete and unabridged text of 'Myra Breckenridge.').…

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Dustjacket Fair++/Good. First Thus. 988 pages. The back panel of the dustjacket has a large creased triagular tear which has been obviously repaired with some loss o/w clean and tidy.+ Page-edges lightly greyed. Light wear to boards' corners and edges o/w a very clean, very tidy.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. xxx+988pp. Pictorial illustrated covers with light shelf wear, chron., bibliog. The range and size of Gore Vidal's literary achievment is remarkable. He is the master of the historical novel, the novel of ideas, theatre, satire and science fiction, and is an essayist of deserved distinction. The Essential Gore Vidal is both a place to start reading Vidal and a place to return. Size: Thick Octavo. Book.…

Hardback. Gore Vidal, Little, Brown & Company. Hardback.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Inscribed by author. Binding tight, content clean and straight. Dust jacket in very good condition. Pictures provided upon request. International buyers, please inquire about shipping charges before purchase. Ships within 1-2 business days. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. Publisher: Random House, New York, 1999.FINE hardcover book in NEAR FINE+ mylar-protected dust-jacket. A pair of tiny faint coffee droplet stains on bottom left corner of DJ's front panel, otherwise as new. Unread. First Edition, First Printing.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Signed by Vidal on the 2nd blank leaf. Thick octavo. Near fine in fine DJ. Pages: xxx, 989. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition /First Printing. hardcover in dust jacket., no flaws or wear. clean. no markings. no bumps, tears, clips, creases. tight binding.; signed - without added inscription - by gore vidal on second free front endpaper.; xxx-988pp., covers the full career of published work. some excerpts, some essays. comprehensive. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. …

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Like New. First Edition. Publisher: Random House, New York, 1999.FINE hardcover book in FINE mylar-protected dust-jacket. As new. Unread. First Edition, First Printing.