Complete & Utter Failure: a Celebration of Also-Rans, Runners-Up, Never-Weres and Total Flops

An amusing little book by the author, best known as a Chicago Sun-Times columnist, detailing all sorts of assorted types of failure (product design, institutions, explorers, etc.). Inscribed "To Zan, my fellow writer and bon vivant, thanks for everything over the years". NF in a fine jacket, in protective mylar. One small spot to edge of text block, not affecting text. Hardcover, 1st Edition, 1st Printing, Signed by Author(s). ISBN 0385472919. Doubleday New York 1994. 003753