Three by Perec (Verba Mundi) [Paperback]

Georges Perec (Author), Ian Monk (Translator), David Bellos (Introduction)

Book Description

Series: Verba Mundi | Publication Date: July 28, 2004

Perec has rightfully assumed his position in the pantheon of truly original writers of the past century. Godine has issued all but one of is his books in this country, including his masterpiece Life, A User's Manual. Here, in one volume, are three "easy pieces" by the master of the verbal firecracker and Gallic wit. The novella "The Exeter Text" contains all those e's that were omitted from A Void (Perec hated waste) and no other vowel (honest). In "Which Moped with Chrome-Plated Handlebars at the Back of the Yard?" we are introduced to Sergeant Henri Pollak and his vehicle (the aforementioned moped) that carried him between Vincennes and Montparnasse; in "A Gallery Portrait", the sensation of the 1913 exhibition in Pittsburgh depicts the artists' patron, beer baron Hermann Raffke, sitting in front of his huge art collection, which includes (of course) "A Gallery Portrait" of the baron sitting before "A Gallery Portrait," etc.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Perec's artistry has achieved a perfect balance between allure and imponderability. --Richard Eder, LA Times

Astonishingly rendered into English. --Michael Dirda, The Washington Post

One of the most singular literary personalities in the world. --Italo Calvino

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: David R Godine (July 28, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567922546
• ISBN-13: 978-1567922547
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,080,822 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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