WALLACE, DAVID FOSTER, 1962 to 2008
David Foster Wallace
American fiction writer and essayist.
- Books
- 10
- Editions tracked
- 12
- First editions
- 7
- Nationality
- United States
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Spot the first: Rear jacket panel: reviewer's name printed as Vollman instead of Vollmann (first state jacket)
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read David Foster Wallace's books in?
In publication order they begin with The Broom of the System (1987), then Infinite Jest (1996) and A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again (1997). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was David Foster Wallace's first book?
The earliest book we list is The Broom of the System, first published in 1987.
When was David Foster Wallace born?
David Foster Wallace was born in 1962 and died in 2008.
How many David Foster Wallace books does MyVolumes track?
We track 10 books by David Foster Wallace across 12 editions, 7 of them first editions.
How do I know if my David Foster Wallace book is a first edition?
Open the book's page here and compare the publisher, place, date and the issue points we list for the first printing with your copy's title page and copyright page.