used copies of Vineland

[chris sweet]

Robert Bruno wrote:
> 
> Can anyone enlighten me as to why every used bookstore I go to has at
> least one copy of Vineland and nothing else by Pynchon?  For instance,
> the Strand in NYC must have at least 5 copies of VL, but no GR, V., etc.
> I'm assuming that VL was way-hyped when released and truckloads of copies
> were published.  Or maybe nobody has enough shelfspace in their personal
> collections to hold on to VL and still have enough room for their
> brand-new copy of Infinite Jest...
> 
> I *have* seen small used trade paperback copies of GR, COL49, but
> *very* rarely. And none had godzilla stickers on 'em.
> 
> Rob
> 
> BTW, thanks Rich for lending me your copy of VL; still haven't started it
> yet.  One of these days...Oh, and I did remember to bring the Lotion CD
> w/ bob hope vietnam.

Well, Vineland was remaindered. There was probably a lot of book club copies
left over. I kinda get the feeling that book club people aren't generally
Pynchon readers.

chris.