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This beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition with no marks or tears and showing absolutely minimal shelf wear. Rabbit, Run is the first book in Updike’s critically acclaimed "Rabbit" series, which follows the life of Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom, a former high school basketball star grappling with dissatisfaction in his adult life. Rabbit, Run is considered a classic of 20th-century American literature and the starting point for Updike’s exploration of Rabbit’s life across four subsequent novels.

This lovely softcover edition is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. Self-Consciousness: Memoirs is a collection of six essays by acclaimed American author John Updike, first published in 1989. The memoir has been praised for its eloquence and honesty. The Chicago Tribune described it as "fascinating," noting that the essays "take us inside Updike’s mind in the way that biography almost never can." Similarly, The New York Times Book Review highlighted Updike's "opulent" and "charming" prose, likening his best writing to "the prose of rapture."

This beautiful softcover edition of the original release is a rare find. The book is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. The novel was awarded the 1997 Ambassador Book Award for Fiction. 'In the Beauty of the Lilies' is a novel by John Updike, published in 1996. The title is derived from a line in the "Battle Hymn of the Republic." The novel spans four generations of the Wilmot family, exploring themes of faith, identity, and the evolving American experience over the course of the 20th century. John Updike's exploration of the Wilmot family's spiritual and cultural evolution offers a profound commentary on the American experience, making 'In the Beauty of the Lilies' a significant work in his literary canon.

This beautiful first edition is in immaculate, pristine condition, making it highly collectible. The dust jacket is in like-new condition, pages are tight and unmarked. Grey cloth and gilt and white lettering on the spine of the book. 'Seek My Face' is a novel by John Updike, first published in 2002. The narrative unfolds over a single day in early spring 2001, set in central Vermont. It centers on a 78-year-old painter, Hope. During this day, she engages in an extensive interview with Kathryn, a young journalist from New York. Through their conversation, Hope reflects on her personal and professional journey, offering insights into the evolution of postwar American art.

This like-new first edition hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, bluey cloth boards, gilt & white lettering on the spine of the book. The novel delves into themes of mortality, disillusionment, and the pursuit of happiness in a rapidly changing world. Updike's portrayal of Rabbit is both critical and compassionate, exploring the complexities of his character and the ways he embodies the American experience. Rabbit at Rest won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1991, making Updike one of the few authors to win the Pulitzer twice for the same series. Rabbit at Rest is the fourth novel in the Rabbit Angstrom series, which chronicles the life of Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom over several decades.

This like-new first edition hardcover is untouched, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked. This novel centers on Owen Mackenzie, a successful entrepreneur in the field of computer software, as he reflects on his life, relationships, and experiences with love and intimacy. The story traces Owen's journey from his boyhood in a small town in Pennsylvania to his later years in New England, exploring the various "villages" that shaped his personal and romantic life.