"The Adding Machine" is a seminal work of American expressionist drama that offers a harrowing and satirical look at the dehumanizing effects of the machine age. The play follows the life and afterlife of Mr. Zero, a generic bookkeeper who, after twenty-five years of service, is suddenly replaced by a mechanical adding machine. Driven to a desperate act of violence by this cold displacement, Zero's journey continues through his trial and into a surreal version of the afterlife known as the Elysian Fields, where he remains ...
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"The Adding Machine" is a seminal work of American expressionist drama that offers a harrowing and satirical look at the dehumanizing effects of the machine age. The play follows the life and afterlife of Mr. Zero, a generic bookkeeper who, after twenty-five years of service, is suddenly replaced by a mechanical adding machine. Driven to a desperate act of violence by this cold displacement, Zero's journey continues through his trial and into a surreal version of the afterlife known as the Elysian Fields, where he remains trapped by his own narrow-mindedness and the soul-crushing constraints of his former existence. Elmer Rice's masterpiece is celebrated for its innovative staging and its biting critique of industrial society's impact on the human spirit. By personifying the anxieties of the early 20th century, "The Adding Machine" explores profound themes of labor, morality, and the tragic loss of individuality in an increasingly automated world. As a landmark of modern theater, the work provides a timeless commentary on the struggle to maintain one's humanity within the confines of a rigid mechanical bureaucracy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of The Adding Machine (French's Acting Edition) (1923) to cart. $9.94, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Samuel French.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has board covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Adding Machine (French's Acting Edition) (1923) to cart. $13.43, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Samuel French.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has board covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Adding Machine (French's Acting Edition) (1923) to cart. $13.51, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Samuel French.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has board covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Adding Machine to cart. $14.95, fair condition, Sold by The Yard Sale Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Narrowsburg, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1950 by Samuel French Inc.
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Acceptable. STARVING STUDENT SCRIPT! Please expect to see FORMER ACTOR NAME, HIGHLIGHTING and UNDERLINING. Some shelf wear and edge wear to the covers. Sometimes you need an extra. Useful but well used Acting Edition Script economically priced for your theater needs.
Add this copy of The Adding Machine to cart. $17.86, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1929 by Samuel French.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Adding Machine: a Play in Seven Scenes to cart. $24.10, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
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Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket (american drama, 20th century, bookkeepers, reincarnation, self-consciousness) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Add this copy of The Adding Machine to cart. $25.27, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2026 by Tradd Street Press.
Add this copy of The Adding Machine to cart. $26.69, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2026 by Tradd Street Press.
Add this copy of The Adding Machine: a Play in Seven Scenes to cart. $26.96, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
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Good. Good condition. (theater, plays, scripts) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of The Adding Machine to cart. $36.44, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2026 by Tradd Street Press.
