Maybe it's an allegory? "Black, absolute. That's what I saw at first, and so I leaned in closer to the glass, expecing something more. There was nothing more. It was seamless, glintless, fearless, indifferent black--no stars. The curve of the glass cornea reflected the faint light, the green lampshades and oak-paneled tones fo the room behind me, my own wondering expression, gin-blistered nose, gleaming pate. Fine-looking, structurally sound hardcover, little discernible wear, bright interior, unmarked. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, moderate edge-wear, light chipping, protected by a plastic coat, and not price-clipped. First Edition, First Printing, stated. 55 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

This Shape We're In

Publisher

McSweeney's

Publication Date

2001

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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Member, I.O.B.A. (the Independent On-line Booksellers Association) "Structure" versus "Agency." A phrase that has characterized much social-scientific debate. Does ?structure? (the routinized regulations of kinship and marriage, work and reproduction, of race, class and gender) determine history, or is it the ?agency? of fully conscious, independently acting, individuals? Structure, Verses, Agency Books isn?t going to solve the debate, but we?ll offer you lots of all three. Versus to verses?we specialize in fine, rare and collectible books, from the fine arts to the social sciences, from poetry to photography, from literature and ethnography to fine bindings and Americana. Structure, Verses, Agency Books

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