This first edition hardcover with original dust jacket is in fair to good condition. Bottom of book block has a small stamp of a house on it near spine. Gifting message on title page by former owner. Bottom of spine and book board has some shelf wear. Top of pages slightly discolored. Dust jacket shows wear on corners top and bottom of the spine. The dust jacket has small tears on top and bottom of the spine area.
Ten stories play on the theme of the relation between art and life and weave a fantastic web, with characters ranging from the creator of a talking painting to Dostoevski's Raskolnikov
- Paperback: 310 pages
- Publisher: Vintage (April 23, 1989)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0679723501
- ISBN-13: 978-0679723509
- Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 12 ounce