Still Life with Woodpecker : A Novel by Tom Robbins (1990, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100553348973
ISBN-139780553348972
eBay Product ID (ePID)179174

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Book TitleStill Life with Woodpecker : a Novel
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSagas, Visionary & Metaphysical, General, Literary
Publication Year1990
IllustratorYes
GenreFiction
AuthorTom Robbins
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight7.7 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN81-103498
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal813.5/4
SynopsisA startlingly original novel from the New York Times bestselling author hailed by Financial Times as "one of the wildest and most entertaining novelists in the world" " Tom Robbins's comic philosophical musings reveal a flamboyant genius."- People Still Life with Woodpecker is a sort of a love story that takes place inside a pack of Camel cigarettes. It reveals the purpose of the moon, explains the difference between criminals and outlaws, examines the conflict between social activism and romantic individualism, and paints a portrait of contemporary society that includes powerful Arabs, exiled royalty, and pregnant cheerleaders. It also deals with the problem of redheads. "Robbins is a fabulous storyteller."- The Boston Globe, "Robbins's comic philosophical musings reveal a flamboyant genius."-- People Still Life with Woodpecker is a sort of a love story that takes place inside a pack of Camel cigarettes. It reveals the purpose of the moon, explains the difference between criminals and outlaws, examines the conflict between social activism and romantic individualism, and paints a portrait of contemporary society that includes powerful Arabs, exiled royalty, and pregnant cheerleaders. It also deals with the problem of redheads.

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  • Tom Robbins:A Favorite Author

    Still Life With Woodpecker is one of his best yet...so funny. Great price for a great book! Everyone needs to read Tom Robbins, as his wit is unsurpassed.

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  • Modern day fairytale involving redheaded outlaws and a princess!

    It solves the problem of redheads!

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  • Love quirky Tom Robbins. You will too.

    Excellent wuality copy and rapid delivery.

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  • Great condition 👏

    Decent read but not for me.

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  • Ideas on the loose

    Great book happy to have it. Thanks

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  • "Flamboyant Genius"

    I liked it in 1980. Like it still. 2nd reread. Tom R is worth it.

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