About this title: "It is one thing to be informed by Shakespeare that life "is a tale told by an idiot signifying nothing"; it is something else to encounter the idea literally presented in a novel by Samuel Beckett. But I am reasonably certain that a sensitive reader who journeys through How It Is will leave the book convinced that Beckett says more that is ...
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Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic
Date Published: 1965
ISBN-13:9780394172484ISBN:0394172485
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Text in English, French. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Evergreen Book, E-388. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Date Published: 1994-01-18
ISBN-13:9780802150660ISBN:0802150667
Description: Good. A Great Deal! ! ! ! /Book is in good shape with no apparent underlining or highlighting/Media mail is very slow sometimes...for fastest delivery, select "Expedited shipping"! / Buy from me and you won't be let down! ! ! / APO/FPO Orders Appreciated! ! ! read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Grove Press, New York
ISBN-13:9780802150660ISBN:0802150667
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Tight binding. Clean. Very sturdy. Possibly unread. Cover beginning to tan. Remains of price sticker on front cover. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press (Evergreen), New York
Date Published: 1964
Description: Good Plus. Translated from the French by the author. Sunning to covers and endpapers. Binding neatly reinforced with red tape. Nice reading copy. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780802150660ISBN:0802150667
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: FABER AND FABER Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780571243747ISBN:0571243746
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 160 pages. A novel in three parts, written in short paragraphs, which tell (abruptly, cajolingly, bleakly) of a narrator lying in the dark, in the mud, repeating his life as he hears it uttered-or remembered-by another voice. (Paperback) read more
Description: Grove Press. NY. 1964. Second printing. Translated from the French by Beckett. Black cloth hardcover. 147 pages. Very good condition. Dust jacket is showing very light shelfwear. read more
Edition: 2nd Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grove Press, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1964
ISBN-13:9780802150660ISBN:0802150667
Description: Very Good + in Very Good + jacket. 2nd Printing The jacket has no tears or chips. The book has the previous owners name & address stamp to the front free endpaper else very clean & note free A great reading copy V/G+ in a V/G+ Dj. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grove Press, New York
Date Published: 1964
Description: Very Good in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. By the author of Malloy, and Malone Dies. Beckett (1906-1989) was born in Ireland but lived most of his life in France. This novel was written in French and translated by the author into English. Stated second printing; black cloth binding with gold lettering on spine only. No marking inside or out except for a small pen marking on front free end page. Unclipped dust jacket has no bumps or tears. 147 pages. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grove Press
Date Published: 1964
Description: Fine in Near Fine jacket. Nice copy. Jacket is not price clipped. Light foxing on reverse side of dust jacket. Half inch closed tear on the bottom of the jacket. Full refund if not satisfied. read more
Edition: First edition in English [F&F 384].
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grove Press, New York
Date Published: 1964
Description: A near fine copy in near fine, price-clipped dust jacket; jacket has small edge tear, else crisp and bright. BECKETT, Samuel. HOW IT IS. Translated from the French by the Author. Octavo, cloth, 160 pages. read more
Edition: First edition in English [F&F 384].
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grove Press, New York
Date Published: 1964
Description: A fine copy in fine dust jacket which is very slightly rubbed. BECKETT, Samuel. HOW IT IS. Translated from the French by the Author. Octavo, black cloth, 250 pages. read more
Edition: First edition in English
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Grove Press, New York
Date Published: 1964
Description: A near fine copy in near fine dust jacket; the jacket has lightly faded spine, one short tear. BECKETT, Samuel. HOW IT IS. Translated from the French by the Author. [F&F 384]. Octavo, cloth, 160 pages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Calder, London:
Date Published: (1964).
Description: First U. K. edition. Translated from the French by the author. Fine in very slightly soiled white dust jacket with a little wrinkle at bottom of back panel. read more
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