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The Thing Itself On the Search for Authenticity HCDJ First Edition Author Signed
The Thing Itself On the Search for Authenticity HCDJ First Edition Author Signed
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Signed by the author Richard Todd, this is a first edition/first printing of his classic reflection on the stuff (pun intended) of modern American life.
In very fine condition. The item pictured here is the actual item for sale - true for all books and other vintage items offered by Rhuckus.
Own a signed first edition hardcover of The Thing Itself: On the Search for Authenticity. This rare collectible copy includes its original dust jacket and is in excellent condition.
An insightful exploration of authenticity, this book is perfect for collectors of thought-provoking literature or anyone intrigued by the human quest for meaning. The author's signature adds significant value, making it a unique addition to your library or an exceptional gift for a book enthusiast.
Details: First edition, hardcover, see images for details. Dustjacket included. Signed by the author on the title page.
Penelope Green's New York Times book review, August 6 2008, opens with "At the Brimfield antiques fair, Richard Todd, an essayist and editor, bought a small box with peeling pink paint and rusty nail holes for $200. Its sellers, who had a booth of 18th- and 19th-century New England furniture, never said anything about its provenance, but the implication was that it was from the same period. But Mr. Todd lost his faith in the box he had found so fetching after a dealer friend pronounced it a cunning fake, a deliberately “antiqued” object, chemically aged and worked over to look old. The box, Mr. Todd concluded, was a liar, and he began to examine why its duplicity mattered to him. If what we value is authenticity, what is the promise of that word, and how do our objects, experiences and relationships deliver on that promise?"
Resources for Collectors: Please note these links will bring you to websites we use but are not affiliated with.
* Brevity Mag Book Review
* What is a first edition? (Biblio)
* Guide to Book Conditions (Abebooks)
In very fine condition. The item pictured here is the actual item for sale - true for all books and other vintage items offered by Rhuckus.
Own a signed first edition hardcover of The Thing Itself: On the Search for Authenticity. This rare collectible copy includes its original dust jacket and is in excellent condition.
An insightful exploration of authenticity, this book is perfect for collectors of thought-provoking literature or anyone intrigued by the human quest for meaning. The author's signature adds significant value, making it a unique addition to your library or an exceptional gift for a book enthusiast.
Details: First edition, hardcover, see images for details. Dustjacket included. Signed by the author on the title page.
Penelope Green's New York Times book review, August 6 2008, opens with "At the Brimfield antiques fair, Richard Todd, an essayist and editor, bought a small box with peeling pink paint and rusty nail holes for $200. Its sellers, who had a booth of 18th- and 19th-century New England furniture, never said anything about its provenance, but the implication was that it was from the same period. But Mr. Todd lost his faith in the box he had found so fetching after a dealer friend pronounced it a cunning fake, a deliberately “antiqued” object, chemically aged and worked over to look old. The box, Mr. Todd concluded, was a liar, and he began to examine why its duplicity mattered to him. If what we value is authenticity, what is the promise of that word, and how do our objects, experiences and relationships deliver on that promise?"
Resources for Collectors: Please note these links will bring you to websites we use but are not affiliated with.
* Brevity Mag Book Review
* What is a first edition? (Biblio)
* Guide to Book Conditions (Abebooks)
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