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Open Net

The author recounts his experiences attending the Boston Bruins training camp and briefly playing in goal in a preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers

By George Plimpton

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Hardcover:

9780393022551 | Reissue edition (W W Norton & Co Inc, August 1, 1988), cover price $16.95 | About this edition: The author recounts his experiences attending the Boston Bruins training camp and briefly playing in goal in a preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers

9780399125584 | Putnam Pub Group, January 1, 1982, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: OPEN NET is another inimitable account of an amateur's foibles meeting the world of professional sport.

Paperback:

9781592281206 | Lyons Pr, October 1, 2003, cover price $12.95

9781558212428 | Reprint edition (Lyons Pr, September 1, 1993), cover price $12.95

9780140097092 | Viking Pr, February 1, 1987, cover price $6.95 | About this edition: The author recounts his experiences attending the Boston Bruins training camp and briefly playing in goal in a preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers

The Art of the Bookplate

By James P. Keenan and George Plimpton

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Hardcover:

9780760746967 | Barnes & Noble, October 1, 2003, cover price $15.00

Snakes: An Anthology of Serpent Tales

Offers a selection of prose and poems featuring snakes by such authors as Margaret Atwood, Gail Godwin, Rudyard Kipling, and Tom Wolfe.

By Willee Lewis (editor) and George Plimpton (foreword by)

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Hardcover:

9781590770085 | M Evans & Co, August 1, 2003, cover price $21.95 | About this edition: Offers a selection of prose and poems featuring snakes by such authors as Margaret Atwood, Gail Godwin, Rudyard Kipling, and Tom Wolfe.

The John Cheever Audio Collection

A collection of thirteen stories, including 'The Swimmer' and 'Death of Justina,' are, in the Pulitzer Prize-winning author's words, 'of a long lost world...when you heard the Benny Goodman quartets from a radio in the corner stationary store, and when almost everybody wore a hat.' Read by the author, with an introduction read by Benjamin Cheever.

By John Cheever, Blythe Danner (narrator), Peter Gallagher (narrator), Edward Herrmann (narrator), George Plimpton (narrator) and Meryl Streep (narrator)

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CD/Spoken Word:

9780060554835 | Unabridged edition (Harperaudio, June 1, 2003), cover price $29.95 | About this edition: Presents a collection of thirteen stories, including 'The Swimmer' and 'Death of Justina.

The Paris Review Book: Of Heartbreak, Madness, Sex, Love, Betrayal, Outsiders, Intoxication, War, Whimsy, Horrors, God, Dea

By George Plimpton (introduced by)

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Miscellaneous:

9780312710187 | 1 edition (Picador USA, May 3, 2003), cover price $9.99

Ernest Shackleton

Complemented by hundreds of illustrations and photographs, this fascinating portrait of explorer Ernest Shackleton describes his early life, his remarkable accomplishments as a man who ignited interest in the study of Antarctica and its wonders, and the author's own adventure following in the footsteps of Shackleton's expedition. 50,000 first printing.

By George Plimpton

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Hardcover:

9780789493156 | Dk Pub, April 1, 2003, cover price $23.00 | About this edition: Describes the explorer's early life, his accomplishments as a man who ignited interest in the study of Antarctica, and the author's own adventure following in the footsteps of Shackleton's expedition.

By Vineyard Light

Product Description: This beautiful collection of poems and photographs of the landscape of Martha's Vineyard is a serene and noble tribute to this lovely island. This book portrays the island's character more than any other volume on the subject, through the combination of Rose Styron's evocative lines and Craig Dripps's stunning images...read more

By Craig Dripps (photographer), George Plimpton (introduced by), Peter Sacks (introduced by) and Rose Styron

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Paperback:

9780847824915 | Rizzoli Intl Pubns, June 1, 2002, cover price $22.50 | About this edition: This beautiful collection of poems and photographs of the landscape of Martha's Vineyard is a serene and noble tribute to this lovely island.

Iron Mike: A Mike Tyson Reader

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By Daniel O'Connor (editor) and George Plimpton (foreword by)

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Paperback:

9781560253563 | Da Capo Pr, May 1, 2002, cover price $16.95

New York Characters

Pays tribute to the wonderful collection of characters that are responsible for making New York a vibrant, diverse, and thrilling place, from local celebrities and famous personalities to extremely odd individuals, including Dancin' Larry, the president of Coney Island's Polar Bear Club, the original Soup Nazi, and former mayor Ed Koch. (view table of contents)

By George Plimpton (foreword by) and Gillian Zoe Segal

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Hardcover:

9780393041965 | 1 edition (W W Norton & Co Inc, November 1, 2001), cover price $22.95 | About this edition: Pays tribute to the wonderful collection of characters that are responsible for making New York a vibrant, diverse, and thrilling place, from local celebrities and famous personalities to extremely odd individuals, including Dancin' Larry, the president of Coney Island's Polar Bear Club, the original Soup Nazi, and former mayor Ed Koch.

The Best of Leifer

By Neil Leifer (photographer) and George Plimpton (introduced by)

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Hardcover:

9780789207128 | Abbeville Pr, September 1, 2001, cover price $75.00

Milking the Moon: A Southerner's Story of Life on This Planet

A vivid oral biography of the late Eugene Walter describes his Southern roots and its influence on his life, his journey to Greenwich Village in the late-1940s, experiences in 1950s Parisian expatriate cafe society and 1960s Rome, and his encounters with such luminaries as William Faulkner, Martha Graham, Judy Garland, and Marcello Mastroianni. Reprint. 20,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

By Katherine Clark, George Plimpton (foreword by) and Eugene Walter

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Hardcover:

9780609605943 | Crown Pub, August 1, 2001, cover price $25.00 | About this edition: An oral biography of the late Eugene Walter describes his Southern roots and its influence on his life, his journey to Greenwich Village in the late 1940s, and his experiences in 1950s Parisian expatriate cafe society and 1960s Rome.

Paperback:

9780609809655 | Reprint edition (Three Rivers Pr, May 1, 2002), cover price $14.00 | About this edition: A vivid oral biography of the late Eugene Walter describes his Southern roots and its influence on his life, his journey to Greenwich Village in the late-1940s, experiences in 1950s Parisian expatriate cafe society and 1960s Rome, and his encounters with such luminaries as William Faulkner, Martha Graham, Judy Garland, and Marcello Mastroianni.

9780070134294, titled "Clinical Manual of Emergency Pediatrics" | 3rd edition (McGraw-Hill, August 1, 1996), cover price $39.95 | also contains Clinical Manual of Emergency Pediatrics

Home Run

Contributions by Betrand Malamud, John Updike, Garrison Keillor, and Red Smith describe players' pursuits of home run records, memorable All-Star games, and fictional experiences.

By George Plimpton (editor)

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Paperback:

9780756775254 | Diane Pub Co, February 1, 2004, cover price $13.00

9780156011549 | Reprint edition (Mariner Books, May 1, 2001), cover price $13.00 | About this edition: Contributions by Betrand Malamud, John Updike, Garrison Keillor, and Red Smith describe players' pursuits of home run records, memorable All-Star games, and fictional experiences.

Prebinding:

9781417706280 | Turtleback Books, June 1, 2001, cover price $24.60 | About this edition: Contributions by Betrand Malamud, John Updike, Garrison Keillor, and Red Smith describe players' pursuits of home run records, memorable All-Star games, and fictional experiences.

Hearst Castle: The Biography of a Country House

A rich photographic tour of William Randolph Hearst's legendary California estate at San Simeon chronicles the history of Hearst Castle, the work of his Hearst's architect, Julia Morgan, the art and architectural treasures of the estate, and anecdotes about life in the glamorous country house during its heyday. 11,000 first printing.

By Victoria Garagliano (photographer), Victoria Kastner and George Plimpton (foreword by)

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Hardcover:

9780810934153 | Harry N Abrams Inc, November 1, 2000, cover price $55.00 | About this edition: A rich photographic tour of William Randolph Hearst's legendary California estate at San Simeon chronicles the history of Hearst Castle, the work of his Hearst's architect, Julia Morgan, the art and architectural treasures of the estate, and anecdotes about life in the glamorous country house during its heyday.

9780070001732, titled "Cataract Surgery" | McGraw-Hill, May 1, 1986, cover price $85.00 | also contains Cataract Surgery

Pet Peeves: Or Whatever Happened to Doctor Rawff?

Complemented by artwork by one of The New Yorker's most popular cartoonists, a series of letters written to Dr. Rawff, a pet-problem advice columnist and veterinarian, holds the clues to his mysterious disappearance, in a whimsical puzzle by the author of Paper Lion. 35,000 first printing.

By Edward Koren (illustrator) and George Plimpton

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Hardcover:

9780871138200 | Atlantic Monthly Pr, September 1, 2000, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: A series of letters written to Dr.

The Harper's Index Book

Product Description: A collection of illuminating information from Harper's Magazine that makes a snapshot of our world today. Arguably the most imitated editorial feature in magazine journalism, The Harper's Index each month sparks conversation, debate, outrage, wonder, and laughter. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

By Charis Conn (editor), Lewis H. Lapham (editor) and George Plimpton (editor)

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9781879957541 | Franklin Square Pr, September 1, 2000, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: A collection of illuminating information from Harper's Magazine that makes a snapshot of our world today.

Playwrights at Work: The Paris Review

Showcases interviews with 15 American dramatists, including Arthur Miller, Edward Albee, and Wendy Wasserstein. (view table of contents)

By George Plimpton (editor)

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9780679640219 | Modern Library, May 30, 2000, cover price $23.00 | About this edition: Showcases interviews with 15 American dramatists, including Arthur Miller, Edward Albee, and Wendy Wasserstein.

The Best American Short Stories of the Century

Product Description: John Updike has selected enduring stories from the eighty-four annual volumes of THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES, and the result is a "spectacular tapestry of fictional achievement" (Entertainment Weekly). Volume 1 of the audio edition features a wide variety of contemporary writers reading classics of the genre, along with authors reading from their own work...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

By Rosellen Brown (narrator), Cynthia Ozick (narrator), George Plimpton (narrator) and John Updike (editor)

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9780618013203 | Abridged edition (Houghton Mifflin, November 11, 1999), cover price $25.00 | About this edition: John Updike has selected enduring stories from the eighty-four annual volumes of THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES, and the result is a "spectacular tapestry of fictional achievement" (Entertainment Weekly).

The Writer's Chapbook: A Compendium of Fact, Opinion, Wit, and Advice from the Twentieth Century's Preeminent Writers

Culled from interviews with the world's greatest modern writers in the pages of The Paris Review by the digest's famous editor, a miscellany of advice, quips, and observations covers such topics as motivation, work habits, and critics. (view table of contents)

By George Plimpton (editor)

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Hardcover:

9780679603153 | Rev sub edition (Random House Inc, June 1, 1999), cover price $19.95 | About this edition: A miscellany of advice, quips, and observations culled from interviews covering topics such as motivation, work habits, and critics

I Shot New York

Presents photographs of different news events in New York City over 365 consecutive days

By Ralph Ginzburg, Shoshana Ginzburg and George Plimpton (foreword by)

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Paperback:

9780810963672 | Harry N Abrams Inc, March 1, 1999, cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Presents photographs of different news events in New York City over 365 consecutive days

Truman Capote

A biography of American author Truman Capote in which various friends, enemies, acquaintances and detractors recall his turbulent career.

By George Plimpton

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Paperback:

9780330368728 | New edition (Pan Macmillan, February 19, 1999), cover price $13.15 | About this edition: A biography of American author Truman Capote in which various friends, enemies, acquaintances and detractors recall his turbulent career.

Beat Writers at Work: The Paris Review

Presents interviews and essays covering authors such as Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, Ken Kesey, and Gary Snyder (view table of contents)

By Paris Review and George Plimpton (editor)

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9780375752155 | Modern Library, February 16, 1999, cover price $19.00 | About this edition: Presents interviews and essays covering authors such as Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, Ken Kesey, and Gary Snyder

Truman Capote: In Which Various Freinds, Enemies, Acquaintances, and Detractors Recall His Turbulent Career

Through the reminiscences of Truman Capote's famous friends, lovers, and fellow writers, an illustrated biography traces the life of the literary luminary, from his Southern childhood to the writing of his classic In Cold Blood and beyond. Reprint.

By George Plimpton

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9780385491730 | Reprint edition (Anchor Books, December 1, 1998), cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Katherine Graham, Lauren Bacall, Gore Vidal, John Huston, and many other familiars of the writer follow his life and career, from his Southern childhood to his precipitate decline

The Paris Review

THE PARIS REVIEW was founded by a group of American writers, including its current editor George Plimpton, in 1953. It features the best in new fiction and poetry. The summer issue here focuses on writing from England and Ireland, with a critical look at art and literature in the British Isles as the millennium nears. (view table of contents)

By George Plimpton

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9780679778479 | Random House Inc, November 1, 1997, cover price $10.00 | About this edition: THE PARIS REVIEW was founded by a group of American writers, including its current editor George Plimpton, in 1953.

9780679773702 | Random House Inc, January 1, 1997, cover price $10.00 | About this edition: ncluding interviews with three of the world's best writers for the stage, all of them Pulitzer Prize winners, the winter issue of The Paris Review is devoted to playwrights and the theater.

9780679773696, titled "Paris Review" | Random House Inc, December 1, 1996, cover price $10.00 | About this edition: ncluding interviews with three of the world's best writers for the stage, all of them Pulitzer Prize winners, the winter issue of The Paris Review is devoted to playwrights and the theater.

9780679771449 | Random House Inc, August 1, 1996, cover price $10.00 | About this edition: ncluding interviews with three of the world's best writers for the stage, all of them Pulitzer Prize winners, the winter issue of The Paris Review is devoted to playwrights and the theater.

9780679771432 | Random House Inc, April 1, 1996, cover price $10.00 | About this edition: Table of Contents--Number 146InterviewsMartin Adams--The Art of Fiction CLIFictionA.

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Women Writers at Work: The Paris Review Interviews

In interviews Isak Dinesen, Dorothy Parker, Lillian Hellman, Nadine Gordimer, Anne Sexton, Cynthia Ozick, and Joyce Carol Oates discuss their writing

By George Plimpton (editor)

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Paperback:

9780140117905 | Penguin USA, June 1, 1989, cover price $9.95 | About this edition: In interviews Isak Dinesen, Dorothy Parker, Lillian Hellman, Nadine Gordimer, Anne Sexton, Cynthia Ozick, and Joyce Carol Oates discuss their writing

The Best American Movie Writing 1998

The first volume in a new annual series that collects the year's best writing about the cinema includes essays, profiles, reviews, interviews, and more from cultural commentators, screenwriters, and novelists. Original. (view table of contents)

By George Plimpton (editor) and Jason Shinder (editor)

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9780312180492 | St Martins Pr, March 1, 1998, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Presents essays, profiles, reviews, and interviews on the subject of movies by screenwriters, cultural commentators, and novelists

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