OATES, Joyce Carol The Profane Art: Essays & Reviews New York: E.P. Dutton, (1983). Price: $45.00 Hardcover. First edition. Fine in a fine dustwrapper. Signed by the author. Item #404483 ISBN: 0525030573 Add to Cart Ask a Question item image Joyce Carol Oates birth name: Joyce Carol Oates born: 6/16/1938 nationality: USA View Reference Info Biography Prolific American prose writer noted for her depictions of violence and evil in modern society. - Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literaturemore Collecting tips: Email us to request a printed copy of our catalog of Joyce Carol Oates Rare Books and First Editions (or download it via the link as a 4.68 MB pdf file).more