2004, ISBN: 9780800613556

Hardcover

New York: St. Martin's Press, 2004. Cloth, xii, 268 pages; 22 cm. Tight, clean copy. Stated First Edition. Fine DJ. A fine copy of the first printing. "From the number-one bestse… More...

New York: St. Martin's Press, 2004. Cloth, xii, 268 pages; 22 cm. Tight, clean copy. Stated First Edition. Fine DJ. A fine copy of the first printing. "From the number-one bestselling author of Running with Scissors and Dry comes Augusten Burroughs's most eagerly anticipated collection yet: true stories that give voice to the thoughts that we all have but dare not mention. It begins with a Tang Instant-Breakfast Drink television commercial: 'Yes, you, Augusten. You were great. We want you.' I can now trace my manic adult tendencies to this moment. It was the first time I felt deeply thrilled about something just a fraction of an instant after being completely crushed. I believe those three words "We want you" were enough to cause my brain to rewire itself, and from then on, I would require more than other people . . . . - from Magical Thinking's 'Commercial Break.' A contest of wills with a deranged cleaning lady. The execution of a rodent carried out with military precision and utter horror. Telemarketing revenge. A different kind of 'roof work.' Dating an undertaker who shows up in a minivan. This is the fabric of Augusten Burroughs's life: a collection of true stories that are universal in their appeal yet unabashedly intimate, stories that shine a flashlight into both dark and hilarious places. With Magical Thinking, Augusten Burroughs goes where other memoirists fear to tread. / Augusten Burroughs is the New York Times bestselling author of Dry, Running with Scissors, and Sellevision. He lives in New York City and Amherst, Massachusetts." - Publisher.. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall., St. Martin's Press, 2004, 5, The Viking Press, January 1967. Trade Paperback . Used Good/yes ., The Viking Press, 2.5, Doubleday, January 1969. Hardcover . Used Very Good/yes Poor., Doubleday, 2, Fortress Press, 1987. Unknown . Used Very Good/yes . Trade paperback; 96 pages. Book is good: light wear to extremities; creasing to spine and covers along spine resulting in several small abrasions; light rubbing and minimal scoring to both covers; several small spots to front cover; several small ridges to both covers from handling; previous owner's signature in pen to top first page; minimal scholarly marks and underlining to text; text is tight and completely legible., Fortress Press, 1987, 3<