--- product_id: 27311245 title: "Vanishing Point: A Novel" price: "HK$230" currency: HKD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/27311245-vanishing-point-a-novel store_origin: HK region: Hong Kong --- # Quick, hypnotic read Used book in good condition Psychological fiction depth Vanishing Point: A Novel **Price:** HK$230 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the art of literary minimalism—where every sentence counts! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Vanishing Point: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** HK$230 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/27311245-vanishing-point-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Engaging:** A quick read that fits your busy lifestyle without sacrificing depth. - • **Cult Classic Vibes:** Join the niche community appreciating Markson’s avant-garde storytelling. - • **Collector’s Quality:** Pre-loved but well-preserved—perfect for your curated bookshelf. - • **Curated Intellectual Escape:** Dive into a hypnotic blend of Western art, philosophy, and literature references. - • **Literary Evolution Unveiled:** Experience Markson’s unique aphoristic style that redefines narrative boundaries. ## Overview Vanishing Point is a used book in good condition, offering a distinctive reading experience through Markson’s aphoristic and fragmented narrative style. Blending psychological fiction with rich cultural references, it’s a quick yet intellectually stimulating read that appeals to discerning readers seeking unconventional literary art. ## Description Used Book in Good Condition Review: You can see his evolution from somewhat connected narrative (albeit with seemingly disjointed sentences) into this more aphorist - Markson's later works are - to my taste - riveting. There is a strangely hypnotic quality to the short, almost aphoristic phrases and sentences. This work and the other late 'novels' are not novels in the usual sense. Borrowing perhaps from Wittgenstein's style of writing in the Tractatus and the Philosophical Investigations, Markson creates a whole artistic vision from seemingly unconnected utterances. Many of the short statements are very emotionally powerful - largely due to their understatement. I had never heard of Markson until a friend directed me to him. What a find! Now, Markson's earlier works that approach more of a novelistic style fail to move me. You can see his evolution from somewhat connected narrative (albeit with seemingly disjointed sentences) into this more aphoristic style and by the late period you can see a very fine and mature artistic vision. Review: A quick, indulgent read - Cracking open VANISHING POINT, I was immediately reminded of my art school days... but not painfully so. While I rolled my eyes reading through the first 20 pages, I eventually gave in and allowed myself to enjoy the text. "Author" is a writer-to-be, a procrastinator, with an extensive collection of quick notes and facts, loosely surrounding the comments, actions, works, criticisms, and deaths of largely Western Civilization's writers, musicians, painters, and philosophers. Too scattered notes for any single text, most likely, but reading them over and over and over again creates a very hypnotic and satisfying experience. How someone can read Markson and not conjure up Thomas Bernhard, I don't know. WITTGENSTEIN'S NEPHEW vs. WITTGENSTEIN'S MISTRESS? Markson feels like counter-point to Berhard's insane genius. VANISHING POINT a response to CONCRETE. Berhard's protagonist Rudolph has also done extensive research. For a biography on Mendelssohn. Only he's unable to begin, needing the perfect opening sentence. Markson's Author has a collection of index cards consisting solely of, albeit poor, opening sentences. Where each sentence for Author is almost its own paragraph, Rudoph's entire rant is one long paragraph for 200+ vociferous pages. Each man is ill, if only in mind, and each man's procrastination and self-indulgent obsession ultimately points to his mortality. VANISHING POINT is a quick read. An entertaining, artful read. Perhaps not a must read, however. I must say giving the shorter, inverted bits ("Haarlem, Frans Hals died in.") the voice of Yoda made the book a bit more entertaining. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,460,335 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8,689 in Psychological Fiction (Books) #12,792 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #40,140 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 39 Reviews | ## Images ![Vanishing Point: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QXCLYxVYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You can see his evolution from somewhat connected narrative (albeit with seemingly disjointed sentences) into this more aphorist *by R***R on January 5, 2015* Markson's later works are - to my taste - riveting. There is a strangely hypnotic quality to the short, almost aphoristic phrases and sentences. This work and the other late 'novels' are not novels in the usual sense. Borrowing perhaps from Wittgenstein's style of writing in the Tractatus and the Philosophical Investigations, Markson creates a whole artistic vision from seemingly unconnected utterances. Many of the short statements are very emotionally powerful - largely due to their understatement. I had never heard of Markson until a friend directed me to him. What a find! Now, Markson's earlier works that approach more of a novelistic style fail to move me. You can see his evolution from somewhat connected narrative (albeit with seemingly disjointed sentences) into this more aphoristic style and by the late period you can see a very fine and mature artistic vision. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A quick, indulgent read *by C***O on September 11, 2006* Cracking open VANISHING POINT, I was immediately reminded of my art school days... but not painfully so. While I rolled my eyes reading through the first 20 pages, I eventually gave in and allowed myself to enjoy the text. "Author" is a writer-to-be, a procrastinator, with an extensive collection of quick notes and facts, loosely surrounding the comments, actions, works, criticisms, and deaths of largely Western Civilization's writers, musicians, painters, and philosophers. Too scattered notes for any single text, most likely, but reading them over and over and over again creates a very hypnotic and satisfying experience. How someone can read Markson and not conjure up Thomas Bernhard, I don't know. WITTGENSTEIN'S NEPHEW vs. WITTGENSTEIN'S MISTRESS? Markson feels like counter-point to Berhard's insane genius. VANISHING POINT a response to CONCRETE. Berhard's protagonist Rudolph has also done extensive research. For a biography on Mendelssohn. Only he's unable to begin, needing the perfect opening sentence. Markson's Author has a collection of index cards consisting solely of, albeit poor, opening sentences. Where each sentence for Author is almost its own paragraph, Rudoph's entire rant is one long paragraph for 200+ vociferous pages. Each man is ill, if only in mind, and each man's procrastination and self-indulgent obsession ultimately points to his mortality. VANISHING POINT is a quick read. An entertaining, artful read. Perhaps not a must read, however. I must say giving the shorter, inverted bits ("Haarlem, Frans Hals died in.") the voice of Yoda made the book a bit more entertaining. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An acquired taste. *by E***S on February 11, 2016* An acquired taste. I love Markson, have more than one tattoo dedicated to the man and his writing but he's not for everybody. His narratives don't make sense to some and he can be dismissed for being pretentious. However, he is a genius at experimenting with form and conveying emotions like loneliness and he can also be laugh out loud hilarious. I love Markson rather passionately and this book, like his others are a favor of mind though I view all he later experimental postmodern novel after WM as a single large book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hk/products/27311245-vanishing-point-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/27311245-vanishing-point-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Hong Kong* *Store origin: HK* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*