Foto 1 di 3



Galleria
Foto 1 di 3



Ne hai uno da vendere?
THE NEW DEVIL'S DICTIONARY: By Rhoda Koenig Illus. By Peter Breese (2011 HC){K5}
US $18,00
CircaEUR 15,33
Condizione:
Ottime condizioni
Libro che non sembra nuovo ed è già stato letto, ma è in condizioni eccellenti. Nessun danno evidente alla copertina, dotato di sovraccoperta(se applicabile) per le copertine rigide. Nessuna pagina mancante o danneggiata, piegata o strappata, nessuna sottolineatura/evidenziazione di testo né scritte ai margini. Potrebbe presentare minimi segni identificativi sulla copertina interna. Mostra piccolissimi segni di usura. Per maggiori dettagli e la descrizione di eventuali imperfezioni, consulta l'inserzione del venditore.
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Spedizione:
Gratis USPS Media MailTM.
Oggetto che si trova a: Oakville, Connecticut, Stati Uniti
Consegna:
Consegna prevista tra il ven 1 ago e il gio 7 ago a 94104
Restituzioni:
Restituzioni non accettate.
Pagamenti:
Fai shopping in tutta sicurezza
Il venditore si assume la piena responsabilità della messa in vendita dell'oggetto.
Numero oggetto eBay:267260197117
Specifiche dell'oggetto
- Condizione
- Features
- Dust Jacket
- ISBN
- 9780762772476
Informazioni su questo prodotto
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Globe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0762772476
ISBN-13
9780762772476
eBay Product ID (ePID)
108217393
Product Key Features
Book Title
New Devil's Dictionary : a New Version of the Cyninal Classic
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Dictionaries, General
Publication Year
2011
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Reference, Humor
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight
0.8 Oz
Item Length
7.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2011-025749
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
Ambrose Bierce's original Devil's Dictionary defined basic truths in such a way as to surprise, shock, infuriate, and, not infrequently, delight his readers. Rhoda Koenig's wonderful reprise attains that high standard again and again." —John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, "A witty and mordant compendium of brickbats and bon mots ... refreshingly no-nonsense ... a bracing bit of whimsy ... an assorted and sundry admixture of sharp wit and woebegone drollery... All-encompassing ... Ambitious and devilishly addictive ... An inspired and audacious accomplishment." --BlogCritics Books "Ambrose Bierce's original Devil's Dictionary defined basic truths in such a way as to surprise, shock, infuriate, and, not infrequently, delight his readers. Rhoda Koenig's wonderful reprise attains that high standard again and again." --John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil "Bracing, provoking, often brilliant--I ran from one entry to another and was constantly amused and amazed."--David Denby, author of Snark "So smart and mordant it must be read slowly and savored. A great idea, brilliantly executed."--Andrew Holleran, author of Dancer from the Dance "The new devil in Rhoda Koenig's entertaining dictionary attacks with the same ferocious wit, cutting insight, sulfurous humor, and hilarious pessimism as that of the first."--Nicholas von Hoffman, author of Citizen Cohn "Provocative, engaging, laugh-out-loud funny. A sublime satire." --Chris Ver Wiel, author of Starbucks Nation "Fine, bracing stuff delivered with wit and bile."--Nik Cohn, author of Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom "The New Devil's Dictionary brilliantly matches Ambrose Bierce's original in wit, candor, and black humor."--Andrew Shaffer, author of Great Philosophers Who Failed at Love, Praise for Rhoda Koenig Legendarily witty." —Simon Callow Praise for The New Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce's original Devil's Dictionary defined basic truths in such a way as to surprise, shock, infuriate, and, not infrequently, delight his readers. Rhoda Koenig's wonderful reprise attains that high standard again and again." —John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Bracing, provoking, often brilliant—I ran from one entry to another and was constantly amused and amazed." —David Denby, author of Snark So smart and mordant it must be read slowly and savored. A great idea, brilliantly executed." —Andrew Holleran, author of Dancer from the Dance The new devil in Rhoda Koenig's entertaining dictionary attacks with the same ferocious wit, cutting insight, sulfurous humor, and hilarious pessimism as that of the first." —Nicholas von Hoffman, author of Citizen Cohn Provocative, engaging, laugh-out-loud funny. A sublime satire." —Chris Ver Wiel, author of Starbucks Nation Fine, bracing stuff delivered with wit and bile." —Nik Cohn, author of Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom The New Devil's Dictionary brilliantly matches Ambrose Bierce's original in wit, candor, and black humor." —Andrew Shaffer, author of Great Philosophers Who Failed at Love, "A witty and mordant compendium of brickbats and bon mots ... refreshingly no-nonsense ... a bracing bit of whimsy ... an assorted and sundry admixture of sharp wit and woebegone drollery ... All-encompassing ... Ambitious and devilishly addictive ... An inspired and audacious accomplishment." BlogCritics Books "Ambrose Bierce's original Devil's Dictionary defined basic truths in such a way as to surprise, shock, infuriate, and, not infrequently, delight his readers. Rhoda Koenig's wonderful reprise attains that high standard again and again." John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil "Bracing, provoking, often brilliantI ran from one entry to another and was constantly amused and amazed." David Denby, author of Snark "So smart and mordant it must be read slowly and savored. A great idea, brilliantly executed." Andrew Holleran, author of Dancer from the Dance "The new devil in Rhoda Koenig's entertaining dictionary attacks with the same ferocious wit, cutting insight, sulfurous humor, and hilarious pessimism as that of the first." Nicholas von Hoffman, author of Citizen Cohn "Provocative, engaging, laugh-out-loud funny. A sublime satire." Chris Ver Wiel, author of Starbucks Nation "Fine, bracing stuff delivered with wit and bile." Nik Cohn, author of Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom " The New Devil's Dictionary brilliantly matches Ambrose Bierce's original in wit, candor, and black humor." Andrew Shaffer, author of Great Philosophers Who Failed at Love, Ambrose Bierce's original Devil's Dictionary defined basic truths in such a way as to surprise, shock, infuriate, and, not infrequently, delight his readers. Rhoda Koenig's wonderful reprise attains that high standard again and again." —John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Bracing, provoking, often brilliant—I ran from one entry to another and was constantly amused and amazed." —David Denby, author of Snark So smart and mordant it must be read slowly and savored. A great idea, brilliantly executed." —Andrew Holleran, author of Dancer from the Dance The new devil in Rhoda Koenig's dictionary attacks with the same ferocity, wit, cutting insight, sulfurous humor, and hilarious pessimism as that of the old one. This entertaining book has Beelzebub's enthusiastic imprimatur, and from below—where Twain and Mencken swap wisecracks—comes Bierce's voice to say: Read, laugh, and learn." —Nicholas von Hoffman, author of Citizen Cohn Fine, bracing stuff delivered with wit and bile." —Nik Cohn, author of Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom The New Devil's Dictionary brilliantly matches Ambrose Bierce's original in wit, candor, and black humor." —Andrew Shaffer, author of Great Philosophers Who Failed at Love, Ambrose Bierce's original Devil's Dictionary defined basic truths in such a way as to surprise, shock, infuriate, and, not infrequently, delight his readers. Rhoda Koenig's wonderful reprise attains that high standard again and again." —John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil "The new devil in Rhoda Koenig's dictionary attacks with the same ferocity, wit, cutting insight, sulfurous humor, and hilarious pessimism as that of the old one. This entertaining book has Beelzebub's enthusiastic imprimatur, and from below—where Twain and Mencken swap wisecracks—comes Ambrose Bierce's voice to say: Read, laugh, and learn." —Nicholas von Hoffman, bestselling author of Citizen Cohn Fine, bracing stuff delivered with wit and bile." —Nik Cohn, author of Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom, Ambrose Bierce's original Devil's Dictionary defined basic truths in such a way as to surprise, shock, infuriate, and, not infrequently, delight his readers. Rhoda Koenig's wonderful reprise attains that high standard again and again." —John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Fine, bracing stuff delivered with wit and bile." —Nik Cohn, author of Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom, "A witty and mordant compendium of brickbats and bon mots … refreshingly no-nonsense … a bracing bit of whimsy … an assorted and sundry admixture of sharp wit and woebegone drollery … All-encompassing … Ambitious and devilishly addictive … An inspired and audacious accomplishment." - BlogCritics Books "Ambrose Bierce's original Devil's Dictionary defined basic truths in such a way as to surprise, shock, infuriate, and, not infrequently, delight his readers. Rhoda Koenig's wonderful reprise attains that high standard again and again." -John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil "Bracing, provoking, often brilliant-I ran from one entry to another and was constantly amused and amazed." -David Denby, author of Snark "So smart and mordant it must be read slowly and savored. A great idea, brilliantly executed." -Andrew Holleran, author of Dancer from the Dance "The new devil in Rhoda Koenig's entertaining dictionary attacks with the same ferocious wit, cutting insight, sulfurous humor, and hilarious pessimism as that of the first." -Nicholas von Hoffman, author of Citizen Cohn "Provocative, engaging, laugh-out-loud funny. A sublime satire." -Chris Ver Wiel, author of Starbucks Nation "Fine, bracing stuff delivered with wit and bile." -Nik Cohn, author of Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom " The New Devil's Dictionary brilliantly matches Ambrose Bierce's original in wit, candor, and black humor." -Andrew Shaffer, author of Great Philosophers Who Failed at Love
Synopsis
A new and beautifully illustrated collection of bitter, biting definitions to celebrate the centenary of The Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce's classic The Devil's Dictionary first appeared in its entirety in 1911. Its caustic wit and arch tone have ensured steady popularity and sales to this day. To mark its centennial, Rhoda Koenig gives us a new version of Bierce's mordant vision. Its myriad definitions, like the original's, individually expose hypocrisy, pretension, and vanity and collectively paint a mocking portrait of society at its worst. More than just a denunciation of jargon or political correctness, it lambasts old and young, rich and poor, male and female, left and right, and takes them all down a peg--or three. It deals with classic subjects but also defines new ideas and explicates new usages from "academia" to "teamwork" to "women's magazine." Among the many definitions inside: accessible, adj. (1) Of a subject, one that can be approached by the most intellectually handicapped, aided by the ramp of banality and the guardrail of diminished vocabulary. (2) Of a woman, a nice way of putting it. collectible, n. Object which many are eager to possess, though it may not be attractive, entertaining, or useful. Not to be confused with "spouse." If you relish moral criticism of immoral behavior, The New Devil's Dictionary will leave you howling for more., A new and beautifully illustrated collection of bitter, biting definitions to celebrate the centenary of The Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce's classic The Devil's Dictionary first appeared in its entirety in 1911. Its caustic wit and arch tone have ensured steady popularity and sales to this day. To mark its centennial, Rhoda Koenig gives us a new version of Bierce's mordant vision. Its myriad definitions, like the original's, individually expose hypocrisy, pretension, and vanity and collectively paint a mocking portrait of society at its worst. More than just a denunciation of jargon or political correctness, it lambasts old and young, rich and poor, male and female, left and right, and takes them all down a peg or three. It deals with classic subjects but also defines new ideas and explicates new usages from "academia" to "teamwork" to "women's magazine." Among the many definitions inside: accessible, adj. (1) Of a subject, one that can be approached by the most intellectually handicapped, aided by the ramp of banality and the guardrail of diminished vocabulary. (2) Of a woman, a nice way of putting it. collectible, n. Object which many are eager to possess, though it may not be attractive, entertaining, or useful. Not to be confused with "spouse." If you relish moral criticism of immoral behavior, The New Devil's Dictionary will leave you howling for more.", A new collection of bitter, biting definitions to celebrate the centenary of The Devil's Dictionary that exposes pretension and deceit and paints a mocking portrait of our society's vanity and hypocrisy.
LC Classification Number
PN6231.W64K64 2012
Descrizione dell'oggetto fatta dal venditore
Informazioni sul venditore professionale
Informazioni su questo venditore
paperdragon860
99,8% di Feedback positivi•30 mila oggetti venduti
Registrato come venditore professionale
Feedback sul venditore (10.698)
- a***5 (3)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Ultimi 6 mesiAcquisto verificatoGreat experience purchasing from them. The item arrived so well packed and secured that it took me around 5+ minutes just to open fully. Condition was as advertised (photos were accurate), price was exceptional, and the item was delivered ahead of schedule. I hope to be able to buy from them again!TESTAMENT: THE LIFE AND ART OF FRANK FRAZETTA (2008 Softcover){G4} (N° 256532914665)
- d***d (88)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Ultimi 6 mesiAcquisto verificatoItems came exactly as described. All of the Blu rays and steelbook look fantastic. I am very happy with the quality of the product. The value I got, for the condition of the items is fantastic. I was able to make use of a “buy 8, get 50%” deal, which made the value quite incredible actually. Items were packaged professionally and shipped with care. All items were individually bubble wrapped and shipped in a box. Shipping was fast via USPS with tracking. I would do business with the seller againSCREAM 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION 4K ULTRA HD HORROR STEELBOOK 1996 / 2021 [A3] (N° 267165580830)
- i***t (152)- Feedback lasciato dall'acquirente.Ultimi 6 mesiAcquisto verificatoNicely priced book in brand new, excellent condition, as described, that arrived very well packaged. All of that plus the lightening fast, same day shipping made this an overall perfect transaction in all ways! Thank you to a fantastic seller!TDY by Douglas Valentine (2020 Trade Paperback){W3} (N° 256507748364)