A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again: David Foster Wallace

A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again: David Foster Wallace

by David (Author), Foster Wallace (Author)

Synopsis

A collection of insightful and uproariously funny non-fiction by the bestselling author of INFINITE JEST - one of the most acclaimed and adventurous writers of our time. A SUPPOSEDLY FUN THING...brings together Wallace's musings on a wide range of topics, from his early days as a nationally ranked tennis player to his trip on a commercial cruiseliner. In each of these essays, Wallace's observations are as keen as they are funny. Filled with hilarious details and invigorating analyses, these essays brilliantly expose the fault line in American culture - and once again reveal David Foster Wallace's extraordinary talent and gargantuan intellect.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 368
Edition: 1
Publisher: Abacus
Published: 05 Feb 1998

ISBN 10: 0349110018
ISBN 13: 9780349110011
Book Overview: * Full-colour poster featuring backlist * Review and feature coverage in the national and style press * Selected bound proof mailing * Sales presenter

Media Reviews
It's the kind of book you can't even put down while brushing your teeth. He's damn good. I take my hat off to him. * GUARDIAN *
Enviably good. * SUNDAY TIMES *
Like sea air, David Foster Wallace is so bracing. * GLASGOW HERALD *
Brilliant. * MAXIM *
Author Bio
David Foster Wallace is the author of the novels THE BROOM OF THE SYSTEM (Abacus pb August 1997) and INFINITE JEST (L,B hb 1996, Abacus pb June 1997) and the short story collection GIRL WITH CURIOUS HAIR (Abacus pb November 1997)