Shopgirl : A Novella

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Modern love story, told with wit and tenderness.

Shopgirl is a beautifully written novella that explores the complexity of modern relationships through the lens of Mirabelle, a lonely artist who works at a department store. This book is perfect for those who appreciate Steve Martin's signature humor and unflinching honesty. The story is a poignant reminder that love comes in many forms and that true happiness is often found in unexpected places.

  • Grammy Award Nominee for Best Spoken Word Album (2001)
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Shopgirl : A Novella

Regular price ₱639.90
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ISBN: 9780786885688
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱1,401.30
Authors: Steve Martin
Publisher: Hachette Books
Date of Publication: 2001-10-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary, Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.42
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One of the most acclaimed and beloved entertainers, Steve Martin is quickly becoming recognized as a gorgeous writer capable of being at once melancholy and tart, achingly innocent and astonishingly ironic ( Elle ). A frequent contributor to both The New Yorker and the New York Times as well as the author of the New York Times bestseller Pure Drivel , Martin is once again poised to capture the attention of readers with his debut novella, a delightful depiction of life and love.The shopgirl is Mirabelle, a beautiful aspiring artist who pays the rent by selling gloves at the Beverly Hills Neiman Marcus. She captures the attention of Ray Porter, a wealthy, lonely businessman. As Ray and Mirabelle tentatively embark on a relationship, they both struggle to decipher the language of love--with consequences that are both comic and heartbreaking. Filled with the kind of witty, discerning observations that have brought Steve Martin incredible critical success, Shopgirl is a work of disarming tenderness.
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Modern love story, told with wit and tenderness.

Shopgirl is a beautifully written novella that explores the complexity of modern relationships through the lens of Mirabelle, a lonely artist who works at a department store. This book is perfect for those who appreciate Steve Martin's signature humor and unflinching honesty. The story is a poignant reminder that love comes in many forms and that true happiness is often found in unexpected places.

  • Grammy Award Nominee for Best Spoken Word Album (2001)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.