BARTHELME, Donald Sadness New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, (1972). Price: $175.00 Hardcover. First edition. Slightly bowed else near fine in a near fine dustwrapper with some toning. Signed by the author. Item #366656 ISBN: 0374253331 Add to Cart Ask a Question item image Donald Barthelme birth name: Donald Barthelme born: 4/7/1931 died: 7/23/1989 nationality: USA View Reference Info Biography American short-story writer known for modernist "collages" that were marked by melancholy gaiety. - Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literature His brother Frederick is also an author.more Collecting tips: Email us to request a printed copy of our catalog of Donald Barthelme Rare Books and First Editions (or download it via the link as a 2.46 MB pdf file). We also offer a comprehensive Donald Barthelme Bibliography and Price Guide.more