Setting Free the Bears

(New York): Avon, (1974).

Price: $30.00

Softcover. First Avon edition. Mass market paperback. A couple faint creases on the cover, tiny nick at the foot of the spine, near fine. Author’s first novel. Avon 17780.

Item #550608
ISBN: 0671822551

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Item #550608 Setting Free the Bears. John IRVING.

John Irving
birth name: John Winslow Irving
born: 3/2/1942

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Biography

American novelist and short-story writer who established his reputation with the novel The World According to Garp (1978; film, 1982). Characteristic of his other works, it was noted for its engaging story line, colorful characterizations, macabre humor, and examination of contemporary issues. - Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literaturemore

Collecting tips:

Irving's first book, Setting Free the Bears (1968) is the only one of his books that might break a modest bank account, but The World According to Garp (1978), and A Prayer for Own Meany (1989), both have enthusiastic adherents, although both are usually pretty modestly priced. Irving used to be generous with his signature, but seems to have backed off a bit of late, thus signed copies could command a modest premium.

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