Buy House of Leaves Hardcover

A long lasting copy of House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski. Stable binding for rotated pages, layered notes, and shelf display. Published by Pantheon.

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House of Leaves Hardcover Book by Mark Z. Danielewski

Why pick the hardcover for House of Leaves

Durability and display

  • Case bound strength for long study and re reads
  • Stands up to tabs and margin notes
  • Looks great on a shelf or as a gift

Layout handling

  • Stable pages help with rotated spreads and dense footnotes
  • Easy to keep flat on a desk during cross checks
  • Good when annotating The Navidson Record passages

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Specs for the hardcover edition

TitleHouse of Leaves
AuthorMark Z. Danielewski
PublisherPantheon
Edition2nd
Publication dateMarch 7, 2000
LanguageEnglish
Approx. lengthAbout 736 pages
Dimensions7.25 × 1.57 × 9.5 inches
WeightAbout 2.65 lb
ISBN-13978-0375420528
FormatHardcover
Ratings snapshot4.6 out of 5 based on many reader reviews
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Reading experience for House of Leaves

Meet Zampanò, Johnny Truant, Will Navidson, and Pelafina. The house on Ash Tree Lane contains shifting rooms and cold distance. The story centers on a documentary called The Navidson Record. Themes include labyrinth and Minotaur, media and truth, home and intimacy, and unreliable narration.

  • Use two bookmarks for chained notes
  • Read appendices and exhibits soon after the main text
  • Tabs help track recurring motifs and cross links

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Hardcover FAQ

Why pick hardcover for House of Leaves?

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Durable binding, better for tabs, and easy desk use during complex note chains. If you want lighter carry, see the paperback.

Does hardcover handle rotated pages and dense footnotes better?

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The case binding helps pages stay stable. Paperback also works well for quick flips. See the comparison.

Is hardcover the best pick for gifting?

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Yes for many buyers. It looks great on a shelf and stands up to re reads. For a first copy you may still choose paperback.

How does hardcover compare on weight and size?

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About 2.65 lb and 7.25 × 1.57 × 9.5 inches. Paperback is about 2.31 lb and slightly smaller. See the table.

Which sections should I plan to read after the main text?

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Appendices and exhibits, then The Whalestoe Letters. The order lives on the reading order page.

What themes should I watch while reading?

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Labyrinth and Minotaur, media and truth, home and intimacy, unreliable narration. See themes and motifs.

Where can I find identifiers and care tips?

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See the collector guide for identifiers and storage advice.

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