Ever wondered where that demonic voice on NPR comes from? In these memoirs, Codrescu recalls his life with irrepressible and uncensored candor. From the bitter-sweet delights of a fantastic childhood in the ruins of a Transylvanian castle to the horror and ecstasy of re-inventing himself as an American in a new language, this Proustian romp brims with erotic delight and language at high heat. In an age rife with "memoirs" set on grinding dull axes, Codrescu's razersharp language is both pitiless and unsparing of his ...
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Ever wondered where that demonic voice on NPR comes from? In these memoirs, Codrescu recalls his life with irrepressible and uncensored candor. From the bitter-sweet delights of a fantastic childhood in the ruins of a Transylvanian castle to the horror and ecstasy of re-inventing himself as an American in a new language, this Proustian romp brims with erotic delight and language at high heat. In an age rife with "memoirs" set on grinding dull axes, Codrescu's razersharp language is both pitiless and unsparing of his experience.
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Add this copy of In America's Shoes to cart. $22.00, good condition, Sold by Collins Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Seattle, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1983 by City Lights Books.
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Minor toning and cover wear, mild crease to front hinge, tight binding, clean throughout, from a smoker's home, Good. 194pp, octavo. Inscribed by Codrescu.
Add this copy of In America's Shoes to cart. $26.90, very good condition, Sold by Vashon Island Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vashon, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1983 by City Lights Books, 1983.
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Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" Signed And Inscribed By Author: "For Irene-Andrei Codrescu-June 18, 2004-Seattle". (minor light shelfwear and fading to covers). Signed And Inscribed By Author.
Add this copy of In America's Shoes to cart. $29.00, good condition, Sold by Second Life Books Inc. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lanesborough, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1983 by City Lights.
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Add this copy of In America's Shoes to cart. $15.70, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1983 by City Lights Books.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very close to fine and bright stiff wraps with strong square spine and crisp bright text throughout. Fine prose essays and portraits by this always interesting author.
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Very Good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 256 p. Clean, unmarked copy with some edge wear. Good binding. Dust jacket included if issued with one. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders. Ever wondered where that demonic voice on NPR comes from? In these memoirs, Codrescu recalls his life with irrepressible and uncensored candor. From the bitter-sweet delights of a fantastic childhood in the ruins of a Transylvanian castle to the horror and ecstasy of re-inventing himself as an American in a new language, this Proustian romp brims with erotic delight and language at high heat. In an age rife with memoirs set on grinding dull axes, Codrescu's razersharp language is both pitiless and unsparing of his experience.
