bibliographic-information
The chapter contains detailed publication data such as edition, translation, copyright, and cataloging information.
8 chapters across 8 books
The Art of Asking Your Boss for a Raise (2008)Georges Perec
This chapter provides bibliographic and publication information for Georges Perec's 'The Art of Asking Your Boss for a Raise,' including details about its original French publication, English translations, and copyright data. It also includes publisher information, ISBN numbers, and legal notices, but contains no substantive content or narrative related to the topic of asking for a raise.
A Voyage to Arcturus (1920)David Lindsay
The 'Preamble' chapter of 'A Voyage to Arcturus' serves primarily as a bibliographic and legal introduction rather than a narrative segment. It provides publication details, copyright information, and licensing terms under Project Gutenberg, establishing the text's public domain status and accessibility. No plot or thematic content from the novel itself is presented in this chapter.
The Day of Forever (1967)J.G. Ballard
The 'Preamble' chapter of 'The Day of Forever' serves as the introductory front matter to the collection, providing publication details, copyright information, and a list of the included stories along with their original publication venues and dates. It establishes the bibliographic and historical context for J.G. Ballard's 1967 collection but contains no narrative content or thematic exposition itself.
How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy (2019)Jenny Odell
The 'Preamble' chapter of Jenny Odell's 'How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy' serves primarily as a front matter section including copyright information, dedication, and table of contents. It does not contain substantive narrative or argument but sets the formal and bibliographic context for the book, dedicating the work to the author's students and outlining the structure through the contents.
Christine (1983)Stephen King
The chapter titled 'Preamble' serves as a front matter section for Stephen King's novel 'Christine,' including acknowledgments, copyright information, and an author's note regarding the use of song lyrics in the book. It also contains dedications and a list of King's other works, setting the legal and contextual framework for the novel. No narrative content or plot events are presented in this chapter.
The Redemption of Time (2019)Baoshu
The 'Preamble' chapter of 'The Redemption of Time' serves primarily as the front matter of the novel, including the title page, copyright information, dedication, and contents listing. It establishes the bibliographic and legal context of the work, credits the author Baoshu and translator Ken Liu, and dedicates the book to Liu Cixin, the original creator of the Three-Body Problem series. No narrative or speculative content is presented in this chapter.
The Man Who Japed (1956)Philip K. Dick
The chapter titled 'Preamble' in this edition of 'The Man Who Japed' by Philip K. Dick does not contain narrative content but instead includes bibliographic and publication information about the author and the book. It lists Philip K. Dick's biography, a comprehensive catalog of his novels, copyright details, and the book's contents section, setting the context for the novel's publication history and authorial background.
Working (1954)Unknown
This chapter contains the copyright and publication information for the book "Working" by Studs Terkel, including acknowledgments for permissions to reprint various excerpts and lyrics. It does not contain narrative content or thematic exposition but serves as the legal and bibliographic preamble to the work.