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In this exuberantly praised book - a collection of seven pieces on subjects ranging from television to tennis, from the Illinois State Fair to the films of David Lynch, from postmodern literary theory to the supposed fun of traveling aboard a Caribbean luxury cruiseliner - David Foster Wallace brings to nonfiction the same curiosity, hilarity, and exhilarating verbal facility that has delighted readers of his fiction, including the bestselling Infinite Jest.

First Edition. First edition with full number line. Bumping to boards and DJ, msall gouge on front of DJ, minor sunning on spine of DJ. Pages clean and binding sound.

First edition, hardcover, has a moderate skew to the binding, light bumps to the spine ends, faint sunning to the spine and head, and faint spotting/ smudging to the head of the text block with a hint to the other edges, and a touch of waving to the fore edge of the rear paste down. Otherwise, this is a solid, tight, bright Very Good copy in an unclipped Very Good+ dust jacket, which has a light bump to the head of the spine, more minor wear to the tail of the spine and corners, very faint sunning to the spine, and some mild rubbing to the covers. The jacket is wrapped in Mylar.

353pp. Octavo [24 cm]. 1/4 yellow paper and blue paper over boards. Tail edge of boards bumped. Illustrated yellow dust jacket with blue and red lettering. Dust jacket is slightly bumped at the head of the spine. From inside dust jacket flap: "A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again" collects David Foster Wallace's writings on a range of subjects that only he could bring together. From personal narratives to tennis, film, philosophy, and postmodern literary theory, no subject is outside the play of his imagination. Unfolding from familiar starting points to inspired leaps of imagination and logic, "A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again" showcases the extraordinary writing and fascinating insightsof one of the most exciting and original writers at work today.

1st edition, 1st printing. AS NEW. Minimal wear to covers. Text clean and unmarked. The binding is tight and square. Minimal wear to the dust jacket. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

First printing. 8vo. 353 pp. A fine copy of this book of essays and arguments by Wallace. Near fine (3 tiny dings to the lower board edges) in a fine, price-intact jacket. Signed by the author on the title page above his lined-out printed name.

First edition, first printing, limited issue. Copy number 11 out of a limited 100 copies, signed by David Faster Wallace on publisher's tipped-in limitation page. Fine in a Fine unclipped dust jacket. Wallace's collection of humorous essays detailing "fun" experiences including his time at the Illinois State Fair, a visit to David Lynch's Lost Highway film set and more.