He had decided to live forever or die in the attempt. Set in Italy during World War II, this is the story of a bombardier named Yossarian, a hero who ...Show synopsisHe had decided to live forever or die in the attempt. Set in Italy during World War II, this is the story of a bombardier named Yossarian, a hero who is furious because thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him. Joseph Heller's unforgettable novel is a hilarious and tragic satire on military madness, and the tale of one man's efforts to survive it. This fiftieth-anniversary edition celebrates Heller's masterpiece with an introduction by Howard Jacobson, rare images from Heller's personal archive and essays by the likes of Norman Mailer, Anthony Burgess and Christopher Hitchens. "Reading Catch-22" is nothing less than a rite of passage. Here, at last, is the definitive edition of a classic of world literature.Hide synopsis
Description:Very Good/Fine. Very scarce 1st printing in paperback. An...Very Good/Fine. Very scarce 1st printing in paperback. An excellent book-clean, solid with vivid colors. No fading. The spine is somewhat concave with some creasing. Very minor edgewear to covers and spine. Page edges dyed bright green. 75 cent cover price. A superior copy of this literary highpoint.
Description:Not A Book in Clamshell As New jacket. First Edition Clamshell...Not A Book in Clamshell As New jacket. First Edition Clamshell Case Excellent Custom Fitted Modern Collector's Clamshell Bookcase [Not A Book] HAND-CRAFTED by our conservation team, each box is Gilt-stamped at the spine, & features a blind embossed [sculpted] design, raised on the upper cover inspired by the first edition DJ's graphics. This handsome case is finished inside & out in overall Deep Sky Blue & Red Nuba®; a fine, supple & durable covering with a neutral ph that has the feel of velvety soft Italian Nubuck® leather. This clamshell is perfectly sized to accommodate your first edition. TBCL Web Site photo/link available for over 100 generally in-stock titles. Custom Craft available. Book definitely NOT included.
Description:Fine in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 1961 stated...Fine in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 1961 stated 13th printing of the first edition 443 page very good clean hardcover(book looks new) with very good clean jacket with price clipped and youg heller on back. A wonderful early printing that would light up any library!
Description:Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Copyright...Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Copyright date 1961, first edition, 18th printing, light blue and dark blue cover over boards with white lettering on the spine. No tears bent pages nor any writing Dust Jacket, no tears nor is a price clipped a crease on the inside front flap shelfwear to the edges and to the head and the told the spine are minor light foxing to the top page edges. Bright clean text binding is tight. Shelfwear to the edges and to the head and toe of the spine are minor a solid collectible book.
Description:Very Good the jacket is a colour photocopy from a very good...Very Good the jacket is a colour photocopy from a very good jacket. the original red boards of this book are very marked and worn and the spine has been repaired. there is a split in the binding at the half title page and some netting is showing. this has also been repaired. there are 2 signatures from a previous owner. i described the book as "fair" as most of the damage to the book is covered by the copy jacket. if this was not the case the book would have been described as poor.
Description:Very Good. 0684865130 1961 Simon & Schuster hard cover-1st...Very Good. 0684865130 1961 Simon & Schuster hard cover-1st edition 2nd printing-later issue dust jacket ($7.95 price)-slight wear to edge of dust jacket (now in mylar cover) some wear to cover at edge front corner-minor stain to page edge-otherwise a clean fine collectible-enjoy.
Description:Very Good. 0684833395 1961 Simon & Schuster hard cover-1st...Very Good. 0684833395 1961 Simon & Schuster hard cover-1st edition 2nd printing-later issue dust jacket ($7.95 price)-slight wear to edge of dust jacket (now in mylar cover) some wear to cover at edge front corner-minor stain to page edge-otherwise a clean fine collectible-enjoy.
Description:Very Good. No Jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Near fine clean...Very Good. No Jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Near fine clean bright tight square stated third printing of the first edition. for those who want a better than expected copy 50 year old book!
Description:Used-Good. Good hardback in Fair dust jacket. Owner's name ...Used-Good. Good hardback in Fair dust jacket. Owner's name (dated 1962) on ffep; light stains on front free end paper, & page fore-edge; spine a little bumped at foot; dust jacket worn & chipped at edges & a little foxed, with browned spine, & tear down back fold, with glue-stain from sellotape repair; dust jacket protected in removable clear film.
Description:Collectible-Good/Fair. (D107) 1961; Stated First Printing; This...Collectible-Good/Fair. (D107) 1961; Stated First Printing; This is the original first printing of the first edition and not a facismile reprint.; The book is in good condition while the dust wrapper is only in fair condition at best. The dust wrapper is tattered with several chunks missing and price clipped. The dust wrapper is now in a protective mylar. On the back, the dust wrapper has Heller's picture with him wearing a sport coat.
I can't remember how this book was described but I have rarely bought one that wasn't described as at least good condition. This book has dreary brittle yellow pages and an old wrinkled and worn cover. I would describe it as poor at best. I don't presently own a book in worse condition and I have ...
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This book is packed with hilarious characters from Yossarian to Major Major Major. It is written in satire form allowing it to present a ridiculously extreme story based on what would have been current events in Heller's time. While it is admittedly a style so unconventional it turns away many readers ...
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The opening of this book is hilarious. It's funny all the way to the halfway point, and then it is no longer funny.
Having served for 22 years as a military member, I can honestly say that even though my profession was war, I still rate this book as one of the best in modern fiction. That may seem ...
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My esteemed colleagues who do not like this book: you are not alone. But, really, this book is probably one of the most thought-provoking in our English language. If it evokes a strong emotional response, whether good or bad, then it means that the author has gotten his point across.
I love this book ...
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If Catch-22 has become a euphemism for choosing between multiple unwanted scenerios, it's because readers of this novel have had to choose between finishing this book or throwing themselves in front of a train. It's AWFUL. Everyone told me how I should read this, how much they enjoyed it, etc. etc., ...
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