On boxing / Joyce Carol Oates ; with photographs by John Ranard.

Author/creator Oates, Joyce Carol, 1938-
Other author Ranard, John.
Other author Garrett, George, 1929-2008 former owner.
Format Book
EditionProof ed.
Publication InfoGarden City, N.Y. : Dolphin/Doubleday, 1987.
Description118 pages, 7 unnumbered leaves : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects

Abstract Examines boxing in various aspects: boxing as metaphor, spectacle, dance, history, lore, women and boxing, etc.
Local noteAutographed "George Garrett" on cover. Stuart Wright Book Collection #94.23. See also related manuscript material in the Stuart Wright Collection, #1169, in Joyner Library Special Collections.
General note"This is an uncorrected proof ... Pub. Date: March 6, 1987"--Leaf [1].
General note"Parts of this essay have appeared, in earlier versions, in the New York times magazine (June 16, 1985) and the Ontario review (fall/winter, 1986)"--Title page verso.
General note"The photographs which appear in this bound galley are third-generation continuous tone. In the finished book, the photographs will be high-quality, duotone reproductions"--Leaf [2].
General notePrinted wrappers.
Acquisitions source Joyner Wright Coll. copy Purchased from Stuart Wright, 2011

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Stuart Wright Collection GV1133.O2 1987B ✔ Available Request Material