About this title: In this book the author addresses the problem of growing old and the "warts of the soul" which, if gouged out, ruin the flesh. We must wait, he says, for the evil in us to die naturally. Presenting a peeled potato, a dance in the kitchen and a visit to the aged mother of a childhood friend, he considers our struggle, our efforts to achieve ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780140125887ISBN:0140125884
Description: Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Apollo Bay, VIC, Australia: Pascoe Publishing
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780947087135ISBN:0947087133
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. An 8vo pamphlet of 59p. Gift inscription on Title Page: "To dear Wilga with love from Harry & Bess / Christmas, 1987". Wilga being Wilga Rivers, ESL language teacher of Harvard; I think that Harry & Bess are the photographed couple captioned "Three Potatoes and two guest stars" on the Frontispiece. VG. read more
Edition: Second Printing
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Pascoe Publishing, Melbourne
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780947087135ISBN:0947087133
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. PB, printed card covers, VG/--, 59pp. "The Screaming Potato", "Dancing with Both Feet on the Ground", "The Age of a Wart". All written in the author's brilliant, but curmudgeonly style. How could anyone put up with him? ? Minor rubbing to spine ends and edges, light creases to corners of covers, inside has light age tanning to extremities, PO writing to h/title, else square and tight with no other markings. 120g when packed. read more
Edition: First UK Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Jonathan Cape, London
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780224025942ISBN:0224025945
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Black boards. Clean and crisp. pp59. Dj-creased laminate along spine. Three stories-The Screaming Potato, Dancing with both feet on the ground and The age of a wart. All proceeds to buy wildlife habitat. Our ref #04512. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780224025942ISBN:0224025945
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Some light creasing to jacket. A clean tight and bright example. *** Please email if you have any queries. We will send photos by email on request. *** read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date Published: 29/03/1990
ISBN-13:9780140125887ISBN:0140125884
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd
Date Published: 27/10/1988
ISBN-13:9780224025942ISBN:0224025945
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Date Published: 27 Oct 1988
ISBN-13:9780224025942ISBN:0224025945
Description: Very Good. Ships from friendly & experienced UK bookseller. £0.25 donated to charity. Ex-library, but in very good condition. light. pp. 64. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS LTD
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780140125887ISBN:0140125884
Description: Published by Penguin Books Ltd in 1990. Paperback. Number of pages: 64. Condition: Very Good. May show some slight signs of wear. #8352368 Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: JONATHAN CAPE
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780224025942ISBN:0224025945
Description: Ex-Library JONATHAN CAPE, 1988. Hardcover. Number of pages: 64. Ex. Library copy-usual stamps and marks. Book Condition: Very Good. #1299667 Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: JONATHAN CAPE
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780224025942ISBN:0224025945
Description: Ex-Library Published by Jonathan Cape in 1988. Hardcover. Number of pages: 64. Ex. Library copy-usual stamps and marks. Condition: Very Good. May show some slight signs of wear. #8464411 Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: JONATHAN CAPE
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780224025942ISBN:0224025945
Description: Published by JONATHAN CAPE in 1988. Hardback with Dust jacket. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. #7625237 Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
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