A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Foster Wallace
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:368
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 153
Category/GenreHumour
ISBN/Barcode 9780349110011
ClassificationsDewey:813.54
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint Abacus
Publication Date 5 February 1998
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A collection of insightful and uproariously funny non-fiction by the bestselling author of INFINITE JEST - one of the most acclaimed and adventurous writers of our time. A SUPPOSEDLY FUN THING... brings together Wallace's musings on a wide range of topics, from his early days as a nationally ranked tennis player to his trip on a commercial cruiseliner. In each of these essays, Wallace's observations are as keen as they are funny. Filled with hilarious details and invigorating analyses, these essays brilliantly expose the fault line in American culture - and once again reveal David Foster Wallace's extraordinary talent and gargantuan intellect.

Author Biography

David Foster Wallace is the author of the novels THE BROOM OF THE SYSTEM (Abacus pb August 1997) and INFINITE JEST (L,B hb 1996, Abacus pb June 1997) and the short story collection GIRL WITH CURIOUS HAIR (Abacus pb November 1997)

Reviews

'It's the kind of book you can't even put down while brushing your teeth. He's damn good. I take my hat off to him.' GUARDIAN 'Enviably good.' SUNDAY TIMES 'Like sea air, David Foster Wallace is so bracing.' GLASGOW HERALD 'Brilliant.' MAXIM 'There is an astounding amount of freshness, wit and insight here.' GQ 'An exploding star of a novel' SPECTATOR