How to Read for Speed and Comprehension by Gordon Ray Wainwright (1977 Paperback)

• Author:   Gordon Ray Wainwright

• Publisher:   Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ U.S.A. 1977

Contains a training course in the skills of efficient reading, complete with exercises, evaluation of progress and suggestions for further training/study. Designed for either self-study or class instruction.

Gift Quality Book. Paperback book looks never opened. No marks. No creases in spine. Minor shelf wear.

• Size:  8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall, 278pp.

• Condition: Fine (As New) Paperback – Privately owned copy.

Copyright 1977, 1972. 2nd printing of 2nd edition. Original 1972 title was "Rapid Reading Made Simple", was published by W. H. Allen & Co., Ltd. Promoted as "A Spectrum Book." ISBN-10: 0-13-430751-8. LCCN: 77-10468. Publisher's catalog: S-461. MSR = $4.95.

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new”.  Booksellers needed some word to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher.

Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership.

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” The most likely condition

for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.

Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure

someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or

a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have

missing pages (you should ask).

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1^st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1^st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1^st edition. A collector

might desire this copy.

Thanks for looking!