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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Grove Pr
Publication date
August 1, 1999
Pages
142
Binding
Paperback
Edition
Reprint
Book category
Adult Fiction
ISBN-13
9780802136343
ISBN-10
0802136346
Dimensions
0.50 by 5.25 by 8.25 in.
Weight
0.45 lbs.
Original list price
$15.00
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
A brilliant satire tells the tale of Chauncey 'Chance' Gardiner, who appears out of nowhere to become the heir to the empire of a Wall Street tycoon, a presidential policy adviser, and a media mogul. Reprint.
Amazon.com description: Product Description:
A modern classic now available from Grove Press, Being There is one of the most popular and significant works from a writer of international stature. It is the story of Chauncey Gardiner - Chance, an enigmatic but distinguished man who emerges from nowhere to become an heir to the throne of a Wall Street tycoon, a presidential policy adviser, and a media icon. Truly "a man without qualities," Chance's straightforward responses to popular concerns are heralded as visionary. But though everyone is quoting him, no one is sure what he's really saying. And filling in the blanks in his background proves impossible. Being There is a brilliantly satiric look at the unreality of American media culture that is, if anything, more trenchant now than ever.
Editions
Hardcover
from Harcourt (November 1, 1971)
9780151117000 | details & prices | 142 pages | List price $5.95
About: First printing of the first edition.
About: First printing of the first edition.
Paperback
The price comparison is for this edition
Reprint edition from Grove Pr (August 1, 1999)
9780802136343 | details & prices | 142 pages | 5.25 × 8.25 × 0.50 in. | 0.45 lbs | List price $15.00
About: Tells the tale of Chauncey 'Chance' Gardiner, who appears out of nowhere to become the heir to the empire of a Wall Street tycoon, a presidential policy adviser, and a media mogul
About: Tells the tale of Chauncey 'Chance' Gardiner, who appears out of nowhere to become the heir to the empire of a Wall Street tycoon, a presidential policy adviser, and a media mogul
Reissue edition from Bantam Books (May 1, 1996)
9780553279306 | details & prices | 4.25 × 7.00 × 0.50 in. | 0.15 lbs | List price $5.99
About: Chauncey Gardiner is the great enigma:Â Â a hero of the American media.
About: Chauncey Gardiner is the great enigma:Â Â a hero of the American media.
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