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The concluding volume of Vidal's 'Narratives of a Golden Age', following the passage of American history and balancing the personal with the political, the invented with historical fact. In the novel's ten-year span, America is master of the globe and there is a glittering explosion in the arts.

Hardcover:

9780316854092 | Gardners Books, October 19, 2000, cover price $30.45 | About this edition: The concluding volume of Vidal's 'Narratives of a Golden Age', following the passage of American history and balancing the personal with the political, the invented with historical fact.
9780385500753 | Doubleday, September 1, 2000, cover price $27.50 | About this edition: A fictional narrative of American history from 1939 to 1954 follows the events and personalities that transformed America from a republic to an empire through the eyes of Caroline Sanford, a Washington newspaper publisher.

CD/Spoken Word:

9780553712148 | Abridged edition (Bantam Audio, September 1, 2000), cover price $29.95 | About this edition: A fictional narrative of American history from 1939 to 1954 follows the events and personalities that transformed America from a republic to an empire through the eyes of Caroline Sanford, a Washington newspaper publisher.

Cassette/Spoken Word:

9780553502657, titled "Golden Age" | Unabridged edition (Bantam Audio, September 1, 2000), cover price $39.95 | About this edition: A fictional narrative of American history from 1939 to 1954 follows the events and personalities that transformed America from a republic to an empire through the eyes of Caroline Sanford, a Washington newspaper publisher.
9780553527537 | Abridged edition (Bantam Audio, September 1, 2000), cover price $26.95 | About this edition: A fictional narrative of American history from 1939 to 1954 follows the events and personalities that transformed America from a republic to an empire through the eyes of Caroline Sanford, a Washington newspaper publisher.

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The best in alternative journalism in the 1990s is published here, straight from the pages of The Nation, with Patricia Williams writing on the Million Man March, William Styron on Prozac, Susan Sontag on Bosnia, and much, much more. Original. 25,000 first printing. (view table of contents)
By Victor Navasky (editor), Katrina Vanden Heuvel (editor) and Gore Vidal (foreword by)

Paperback:

9781560252672 | Nation Books, July 5, 2000, cover price $18.95 | About this edition: Articles published in 'The Nation' during the 1990s include contributions by E.

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A richly detailed historical novel filled with such real-life characters as Teddy Roosevelt, William Randolph Hearst, the Astors, the Vanderbilts, and others, this story illuminates Roosevelt's Washington, America's Gilded Age, and the expanding American empire. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

Hardcover:

9780679602934 | Modern Library, October 1, 1998, cover price $23.95 | About this edition: A historical novel with portraits of Teddy Roosevelt, William Randolph Hearst, and their contemporaries illuminates Roosevelt's Washington, America's Gilded Age, and the expanding American empire.

Paperback:

9780375708749 | Vintage Books, July 1, 2000, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: A historical novel with portraits of Teddy Roosevelt and William Randolph Hearst illuminates Roosevelt's Washington, America's Gilded Age, and the expanding American empire.

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Follows the career of Caroline Sanford, a brilliant and beautiful newspaper publisher who leaves Washington to become a Hollywood producer and movie star in the 1920s. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

Hardcover:

9780679602927 | Reprint edition (Modern Library, February 1, 1999), cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Follows the career of Caroline Sanford, a brilliant and beautiful newspaper publisher who leaves Washington to become a Hollywood producer and movie star
9780394576596, titled "Hollywood: A Novel of America in the 1920's" | Random House Inc, January 1, 1990, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: Follows the career of Caroline Sanford, a brilliant and beautiful newspaper publisher who leaves Washington to become a Hollywood producer and movie star

Paperback:

9780375708756 | Reprint edition (Vintage Books, July 1, 2000), cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Follows the career of Caroline Sanford, a brilliant and beautiful newspaper publisher who leaves Washington to become a Hollywood producer and movie star.
9780345370136, titled "Hollywood: A Novel of America in the 1920's" | Reprint edition (Ballantine Books, January 1, 1991), cover price $7.99 | About this edition: Follows the career of Caroline Sanford, a brilliant and beautiful newspaper publisher who leaves Washington to become a Hollywood producer and movie star

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An illuminating study of American national politics, from the New Deal to the McCarthy Era, contrasts the personalities, politics, and values of two men vying for the Presidency as it follows the lives and fortunes of ruthless newspaper tycoon Blaise Sanford, his liberal son, his self-destructive daughter, his politician son-in-law, and a powerful conservative senator. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

Paperback:

9780375708770 | Vintage Books, July 1, 2000, cover price $18.00 | About this edition: A new age of media politics emerges when conservative senator Clay Overbury begins his quest for the Presidency during World War II, and receives help from liberal newspaper tycoon Blaise Sanford.

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The contemporary novelist uses a fictional memoir to illuminate Aaron Burr's life and times, highlighting his political accomplishments and fatal duel with Alexander Hamilton.

Hardcover:

9780676546453 | Signed edition (Random House Inc, March 1, 1998), cover price $20.00 | About this edition: Gore Vidal's classic novel of Aaron Burr - the man who shot Alexander Hamilton.
9780679602859 | Modern Library, March 1, 1998, cover price $20.00 | About this edition: The contemporary novelist uses a fictional memoir to illuminate Aaron Burr's life and times

Paperback:

9780345339218 | Reissue edition (Ballantine Books, December 1, 1989), cover price $6.99 | About this edition: The contemporary novelist uses a fictional memoir to illuminate Aaron Burr's life and times

Cassette/Spoken Word:

9780736623292 | Unabridged edition (Books on Tape, June 1, 1993), cover price $104.00

Prebinding:

9781417633845 | Turtleback Books, February 15, 2000, cover price $28.15 | About this edition: The contemporary novelist uses a fictional memoir to illuminate Aaron Burr's life and times, highlighting his political accomplishments and fatal duel with Alexander Hamilton.

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The character of President Lincoln, unremittingly tested by the trials of the war years, is reflected through the eyes of the diverse and colorful denizens of Washington, including his wife Mary and his political rivals and disciples.

Paperback:

9780375708763 | Vintage Books, February 1, 2000, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: The character of President Lincoln, unremittingly tested by the trials of the war years, is reflected through the eyes of the diverse and colorful denizens of Washington, including his wife Mary and his political rivals and disciples.
9789990059793 | Random House Inc, February 1, 2000, cover price $0.02

Prebinding:

9781439500750 | Reprint edition (Paw Prints, June 26, 2008), cover price $25.95

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The contemporary novelist uses a fictional memoir to illuminate Aaron Burr's life and times. Reprint.

Hardcover:

9780394480244 | Random House Inc, November 1, 1973, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: The contemporary novelist uses a fictional memoir to illuminate Aaron Burr's life and times

Paperback:

9780375708732 | Reprint edition (Vintage Books, February 1, 2000), cover price $16.95 | About this edition: The contemporary novelist uses a fictional memoir to illuminate Aaron Burr's life and times, highlighting his political accomplishments and fatal duel with Alexander Hamilton.

In a novel combining the author's interest in American history with satire, science fiction, and social commentary, a teenaged scientist is recruited by the Smithsonian Institution to change history

Reinforced:

9780606254496 | Demco Media, December 1, 1999, cover price $21.61 | About this edition: In a novel combining the author's interest in American history with satire, science fiction, and social commentary, a teenaged scientist is recruited by the Smithsonian Institution to change history

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A fateful trip to the basement of the Smithsonian Institution in 1939 embroils a child prodigy in the race to build the world's first nuclear bomb. Reprint. 60,000 first printing. NYT.

Hardcover:

9781568956503 | Large print edition (Wheeler Pub Inc, October 1, 1998), cover price $27.95 | About this edition: In a novel combining the author's interest in American history with satire, science fiction, and social commentary, a teenaged scientist is recruited by the Smithsonian Institution to change history
9780375501210 | Random House Inc, March 1, 1998, cover price $23.00 | About this edition: In a novel combining the author's interest in American history with satire, science fiction, and social commentary, a teenaged scientist is recruited by the Smithsonian Institution to change history

Paperback:

9780156006484 | Mariner Books, September 1, 1999, cover price $18.95 | About this edition: In a novel combining the author's interest in American history with satire, science fiction, and social commentary, a teenaged scientist is recruited by the Smithsonian Institution to change history

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Returning to America after his long European sojourn, Charlie Schuyler, Aaron Burr's unacknowledged son, and Charlie's widowed daughter seek financial and political advancement in the centennial power centers, as republican idealism is giving way to imperial expediency

Hardcover:

9780679602941 | Modern Library, October 1, 1998, cover price $22.95 | About this edition: Returning to America after his long European sojourn, Charlie Schuyler, Aaron Burr's unacknowledged son, and Charlie's widowed daughter seek financial and political advancement in the centennial power centers, as republican idealism is giving way to imperial expediency

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The novelist shares his views on the American political system and the foibles of the executive branch

Paperback:

9781878825155 | Common Courage Pr, September 1, 1998, cover price $8.00 | About this edition: The novelist shares his views on the American political system and the foibles of the executive branch

No Longer in Production.

CD/Spoken Word:

9781568266428 | Rhino Records, April 1, 1996, cover price $49.98 | About this edition: No Longer in Production.

Cassette/Spoken Word:

9781568266435 | Unabridged edition (Rhino Records, April 1, 1998), cover price $34.98

A teenaged scientist is recruited by the Smithsonian Institution to change history.

Cassette/Spoken Word:

9781559352765 | Abridged edition (Soundelux Audio Pub, February 1, 1998), cover price $17.95 | About this edition: A teenaged scientist is recruited by the Smithsonian Institution to change history.

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Paperback:

9780822209614 | Dramatist''s Play Service, January 1, 1998, cover price $9.00

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Hardcover:

9780848820404 | Amereon Ltd, October 1, 1997, cover price $17.95

Paperback:

9780822212119 | Dramatist''s Play Service, January 1, 1958, cover price $9.00

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Myra's personality is altered by her sex change operation and Myron is transported back through time to the year 1948

Paperback:

9780141180281 | Penguin USA, September 1, 1997, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Myra's personality is altered by her sex change operation and Myron is transported back through time to the year 1948

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The author describes his experiences traveling around the world and criticizes colonial empires for their treatment of native subjects (view table of contents)
By Shelley Fisher Fishkin (editor), Mark Twain and Gore Vidal (introduced by)

Hardcover:

9780195101515 | Oxford Univ Pr, November 1, 1996, cover price $25.00 | About this edition: The author describes his experiences traveling around the world and criticizes colonial empires for their treatment of native subjects
9780195114195 | Oxford Univ Pr, October 1, 1996, cover price $30.00 | About this edition: Twain's intriguing last travel book, a narrative of his around-the-world tour of Australia, Asia, and South Africa, also includes two of his sharp-edged essays on western imperialism.

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The author of Myra Breckenridge reminisces about his life, from his school days at St. Albans and Exeter to his rise as a literary superstar, and the famous people he has known, including the Kennedys, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and Eleanor Roosevelt. Reprint. (view table of contents)

Hardcover:

9780679440383 | Random House Inc, October 1, 1995, cover price $27.50 | About this edition: Covers the author's life from his birth in 1925 West Point through his Washington boyhood, military career, homosexual life in the 1940s and 1950s, early television achievements, literary endeavors, and complicated family life

Paperback:

9780140260892 | Penguin USA, September 1, 1996, cover price $20.00 | About this edition: The author of Myra Breckenridge reminisces about his life, from his school days at St.

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First published in 1948, Vidal's early novel about homosexual life and the immersion of a regular American man in the gay subculture of New York and California is accompanied by seven early stories written during the 1950s. 12,500 first printing.

Hardcover:

9780679436997 | Random House Inc, June 1, 1995, cover price $24.00 | About this edition: The author's early novel about homosexual life and the immersion of a regular American man in the gay subculture of New York and California is accompanied by seven early stories written during the 1950s

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Eight essays on the ultimate temptations of humankind include Thomas Pynchon on Sloth, John Updike on Lust, Gore Vidal on Pride, A. S. Byatt on Envy, and Joyce Carol Oates on Despair. Reprint. LJ.
By Thomas Pynchon (editor) and Gore Vidal

Hardcover:

9780688136901 | William Morrow & Co, September 1, 1994, cover price $17.00 | About this edition: Essays by Thomas Pynchon, Mary Gordon, Gore Vidal, Joyce Carol Oates, and John Updike discuss the seven deadly sins, plus one, despair, the only unforgiveable sin

Paperback:

9780688146160 | Quill, February 1, 1996, cover price $10.00 | About this edition: Essays by Thomas Pynchon, Mary Gordon, John Updike, Gore Vidal, Richard Howard, A.

Contrasts the personalities, politics, and values of two men vying for the Presidency

Hardcover:

9780676589610 | Signed edition (Random House Inc, March 1, 1999), cover price $24.95
9780679602910, titled "Washington, D.C." | Reprint edition (Modern Library, February 1, 1999), cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Contrasts the personalities, politics, and values of two men vying for the Presidency

Paperback:

9780349105277, titled "Washington Dc" | New edition (Gardners Books, April 2, 1994), cover price $19.80 | About this edition: This portrait of national politics from the New Deal to the McCarthy era, blends historical figures with fictional characters.

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The author describes the blending of history and fiction characteristic of historical films against the background of his own experiences as a lifelong moviegoer

Hardcover:

9780674795860 | Harvard Univ Pr, September 1, 1992, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: The author describes the blending of history and fiction characteristic of historical films against the background of his own experiences as a lifelong moviegoer

Paperback:

9780674795877 | Reissue edition (Harvard Univ Pr, March 1, 1994), cover price $9.95

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Product Description: Gore Vidal's reputation as America's finest essayist is an enduring one. This collection, chosen by the author from 40 years of work, contains about two-thirds of what he published in various magazines and journals. He has divided the essays into three categories, or states...read more

Hardcover:

9780233988320 | Gardners Books, October 14, 1993, cover price $38.60 | About this edition: Gore Vidal's reputation as America's finest essayist is an enduring one.

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