MY MOBY DICK. By William Humphrey.
(1978) 1979 1st UK edition. 8vo (143 x 217mm). Pp96. B/w vignettes. Light blue boards, spine titled in gilt.
The season-long pursuit of a gigantic one-eyed New England trout. A graphic and meditative look at the passionate angler caught helpless - or nearly so - in the thrall of his quarry. "With marvellous wit, a sharp eye for detail and exquisite parody, and an unfailing sense of the ridiculous, Humphrey has written a remarkable and memorable little book."
The season-long pursuit of a gigantic one-eyed New England trout. A graphic and meditative look at the passionate angler caught helpless - or nearly so - in the thrall of his quarry. "With marvellous wit, a sharp eye for detail and exquisite parody, and an unfailing sense of the ridiculous, Humphrey has written a remarkable and memorable little book."
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Book Code
1113
Author | Humphrey (William). |
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Book Code | 1113 |
ISBN | 0701124229 / 0701124229. |
Book Description | Fine in dust-wrapper. |
Book Cover | Hardcover |
Published Date | 1979 |
Publisher | Chatto and Windus. |
Place | London. |