This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight and unmarked, and the book is square, clean, and well-preserved.

This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight and near fine, and the book is square, clean, and well-preserved.

This first edition is in near fine condition, with no marks. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The green cloth boards feature bright gilt lettering on the spine and front board. The dust jacket is in good condition, with some light shelf wear visible along the edges. John Updike's The Coup is a satirical novel first published in 1978. Departing from his usual focus on middle-class American life, the book explores the fictional African nation of Kush. Narrated by Colonel Hakim Félix Ellelloû, the story follows his rise to power, the political complexities of his rule, and his eventual downfall. Updike weaves themes of revolution, corruption, and ideology into a sharp critique of both African dictatorship and Western influence, making The Coup a compelling and thought-provoking political novel.

This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust cover is unmarked, orange cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Olinger Stories is a collection by John Updike, known for his acute observations of American life, relationships, and the complexities of the human condition. The stories in this volume revolve around the fictional town of Olinger, Pennsylvania, which closely resembles Updike's real-life hometown of Shillington, Pennsylvania. This collection captures Updike's ability to blend lyrical prose with philosophical introspection, making it a testament to his talent for exploring the human experience through seemingly ordinary lives. The Everyman’s Library edition is notable for its beautifully bound format, appealing to both collectors and literature enthusiasts.

This softcover edition is in fine condition with no marks or tears and showing absolutely minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and near fine. 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 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.