Philip Garner's Better living catalog.

Philip Garner's Better living catalog.

Philip Garner • Delilah Books

ISBN-10: 0933328397 · ISBN-13: 978‑0933328396 · 1982

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Original 1982 first printing of Philip Garner’s Better Living Catalog: 62 Absolute Necessities for Contemporary Survival. Published as a Delilah Book by Delilah Communications Ltd. ISBN 0-933328-39-7. An inventive illustrated parody catalog filled with impractical products for contemporary life, including High-Heel Skates, the Jog ’N Blend, Show ’N Tell LED Nametag, Home Furnishings and other satirical creations. Illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs. This listing includes the complete paperback book only; no separate inserts or accessories are included. Vintage used condition with visible rubbing, creasing, edge and corner wear, worn spine ends, and chipping/loss near the lower spine and front-cover corner. Interior pages appear intact and generally clean in the photos, with expected age toning. Please examine all photos closely, as they are part of the description. Returns accepted.

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