Joshua Ferris — To Rise Again at a Decent Hour

London, Penguin Books, 2014. Paperback. A signed copy of Joshua Ferris' Booker Prize shortlisted novel. This signed copy of acclaimed writer Joshua Ferris' novel 'To Rise Again At A Decent Hour' was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and won the Dylan Thomas Prize in 2014. The novel follows the story of an ambivalent New York dentist who becomes impersonated online, with this outrageous violation of privacy quickly becoming more frightening, the story gaining acclaim for Ferris through his inventive comedic look at modern existence. Signed by the author to the title page. Dazzlingly and brutally comic, Ferris' 'To Rise Again At A Decent Hour' explores the human need to stay in touch with modern life and not allow themselves to become disaffected. In the publisher's original paperback binding. Externally, very smart, with only some minor handling marks to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .