This book holds a special place in my heart. I remember reading about it in the literary magazine The Believer about 15 years ago. At that point in time, the only way to explore the book was to find a rare used copy for a reasonable price. I finally found one (real nice Abbeville First American Ed from 1983) for $250 from Strand Books. I was over the moon. I loved flipping thru it randomly and showing it to friends and acquaintances. When I quit my job I sold it to help pay for school and living expenses. Fortunately, many new editions are available now; making it easier for more people to discover his work.