• Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg, 1986 Shambhala paperback - front cover
  • Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg, 1986 Shambhala paperback - rear cover
  • Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg, 1986 Shambhala paperback - spine and front cover at an angle
  • Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg, 1986 Shambhala paperback - title page
  • Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg, 1986 Shambhala paperback - copyright page
  • Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg, 1986 Shambhala paperback - contents
  • Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg, 1986 Shambhala paperback - contents continued
  • Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg, 1986 Shambhala paperback - foreword
  • Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg, 1986 Shambhala paperback - Artistic Stability chapter
  • Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg, 1986 Shambhala paperback - text pages
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Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within

Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within

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Condition: Good

Book Notes: Covers with moderate edge wear and light soiling; spine creased; corners rubbed. Pages clean and intact; binding tight.

Author(s): Natalie Goldberg

Print: 8th Print

Publication year: 1986

Binding: Paperback

Language: English

Publisher: Shambhala

Condition: Good
ISBN: 9780877733751

Natalie Goldberg's first book combines Zen meditation with writing, treating "writing practice" as a form of Zen practice. Drawing on her experience leading writing workshops across the United States, she presents writing as a practice that helps people understand the value of their lives and encourages writers and would-be writers to take the leap into creative writing. With a foreword by Judith Guest, author of Ordinary People. Shambhala 1986; this copy is the eighth printing.

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  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

    This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Acceptable

    This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • As Described

    This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.