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Santaland Diaries
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Santaland Diaries
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) David Sedaris
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:160 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 126 |
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Category/Genre | Modern and contemporary fiction (post c 1945) Short stories |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780349119755
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Classifications | Dewey:813.54 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Little, Brown Book Group
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Imprint |
Abacus
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Publication Date |
6 July 2006 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Santaland Diaries collects six of David Sedaris' most profound Christmas stories into one slender volume perfect for use as a last-minute coaster or ice-scraper. This drinking man's companion can be enjoyed by the warmth of a raging fire, the glow of a brilliantly decorated tree, or even in the back seat of a police car. It should be read with your eyes, felt with your heart, and heard only when spoken to. It should, in short, behave much like a book. And oh, what a book it is!
Author Biography
David Sedaris lives in Paris. Raised in North Carolina, he has worked as a housecleaner and most famously, as a part-time elf for Macy's. He is a regular contributor to Esquire and Public Radio International, and his essays have been featured in The New Yorker and Harper's.
Reviews'This is a man who could capture your heart and lift your spirits while reading out the ingredients of a rice cake.' Observer 'His best, funniest, most satisfying book.' Time Out 'Sedaris writes with a gentle but unfailing acuity and a keen eye for t
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