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Howard Jacobson – Coming From Behind – First UK Edition 1983
£85.00
A first edition, first printing of Coming From Behind by Howard Jacobson, published by Chatto and Windus in 1983. A near fine book in general good condition, the text block clean throughout with browning to top edge and small mark to bottom edge, in a near fine unclipped dust wrapper with fading to spine.
Coming from Behind by Howard Jacobson is a satirical exploration of academic rivalry and identity crisis. Sefton Goldberg, an underachieving lecturer, becomes embroiled in a comedic struggle for recognition and status within the confines of academia. Jacobson’s sharp wit and keen observations dissect the absurdities of intellectual life and the quest for validation. Through Goldberg’s misadventures and existential musings, the novel offers a humorous yet thought-provoking commentary on ambition, self-worth and the human condition.
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A first edition, first printing of Coming From Behind by Howard Jacobson, published by Chatto and Windus in 1983. A near fine book in general good condition, the text block clean throughout with browning to top edge and small mark to bottom edge, in a near fine unclipped dust wrapper with fading to spine.
Coming from Behind by Howard Jacobson is a satirical exploration of academic rivalry and identity crisis. Sefton Goldberg, an underachieving lecturer, becomes embroiled in a comedic struggle for recognition and status within the confines of academia. Jacobson’s sharp wit and keen observations dissect the absurdities of intellectual life and the quest for validation. Through Goldberg’s misadventures and existential musings, the novel offers a humorous yet thought-provoking commentary on ambition, self-worth and the human condition.
