The Shirt Factory and Other Stories by Ian Wedde

A collection of Ian Wedde’s short fiction from the 1970s, bringing together the title story and other pieces with his novella Dick Seddon’s Great Dive. This Wellington edition provides a substantial introduction to Wedde’s fiction alongside his better-known work as a poet.

  • Author: Ian Wedde
  • Publisher: Victoria University Press / Price Milburn
  • Year: 1981
  • Edition / printing: 1981 edition, including Dick Seddon’s Great Dive.
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 172
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0705507645
  • ISBN-13: 9780705507646

Condition: Covers show rubbing, edge wear and creasing beside the spine. Corners are lightly worn and the pages are age-toned.

Book details

Title
The Shirt Factory and Other Stories
Authors
Ian Wedde
Publisher
Victoria University Press / Price Milburn
Published
1981
Language
English
Binding
Paperback
Edition
1981 edition, including Dick Seddon’s Great Dive.
Subjects
VINTAGE BOOKS, FICTION, NZ FICTION, NZ BOOKS, SHORT STORIES, NEW ZEALAND LITERATURE
Page count
172
ISBN-13
9780705507646

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