If you are looking for Jorge Luis Borges’s “Everything and Nothing,” the relevant listing here is Everything and Nothing (New Directions Pearls), a paperback credited to Borges and several translators. The other four listings share similar titles but do not identify Borges as their author. The comparison below separates the Borges collection from those title matches so you can choose without confusing different books.
| Book | Listed author or contributors | Format | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everything and Nothing (New Directions Pearls) | Jorge Luis Borges and translators | Paperback | Readers seeking Borges |
| Everything and Nothing | Markus Gabriel and Graham Priest | Paperback | Readers comparing title matches |
| Nothing & Everything | Val N. Tine | Kindle Edition | Readers considering a different title match |
| Everything & Nothing (The Everything Series) | Karina Doyle-Morrell; Lindsey Hinkel, editor | Paperback | Readers checking a distinct series listing |
| Everything and Nothing | B.R. Boone | Paperback | Readers comparing another same-title book |
Everything and Nothing (New Directions Pearls)
Best for: Readers specifically searching for Borges’s “Everything and Nothing” or a Borges collection. This is the only supplied listing that names Jorge Luis Borges as an author. The listing identifies the format as paperback and credits Donald A. Yates, James Irby, John M. Fein, Eliot Weinberger, and other translators or contributors.
Why it stands out: Its Borges attribution makes it the clearest match for a search about “Everything and Nothing” by Borges. The translator credits are useful to readers who want to check who worked on the English-language text.
Check before buying: The supplied product details do not specify the table of contents or confirm which edition or translation contains a particular story. Review the listing’s edition details if you need to verify the story’s inclusion.
Everything and Nothing by Gabriel and Priest
Best for: Readers comparing books with the same title, not shoppers looking specifically for Borges. The listing names Markus Gabriel and Graham Priest as authors and identifies the book as a paperback.
Why it is included: The exact title can make this book appear in a search for Borges’s work. Checking the authors helps distinguish it from the Borges listing.
Check before buying: Borges is not listed as an author. The supplied information does not describe the book’s subject, so consult the listing if you are considering it for reasons beyond its title.
Nothing & Everything by Val N. Tine
Best for: Readers open to a different book with a closely related title and a Kindle format. The supplied listing names Val N. Tine as the author and identifies the format as a Kindle Edition.
Why it is included: Its reversed title wording may be easy to confuse with Borges’s title in search results. The author and format provide quick ways to tell the listings apart.
Check before buying: Borges is not named in the supplied author information. The product details provided here do not state its subject or whether it relates to Borges.
Everything & Nothing: The Everything Series
Best for: Readers evaluating a separate paperback with a similar title. The listing credits Karina Doyle-Morrell as author and Lindsey Hinkel as editor.
Why it is included: The title resembles the Borges search phrase, while the series name and contributor credits help identify this as a distinct listing.
Check before buying: Borges is not named as an author in the supplied details. The title alone is not evidence that this book includes Borges’s story.
Everything and Nothing by B.R. Boone
Best for: Readers comparing another paperback with the same main title. The supplied details name B.R. Boone as author and identify the format as paperback.
Why it is included: It demonstrates why author attribution matters when searching by a short, shared title.
Check before buying: The listing does not identify Borges as an author or otherwise connect the book to him in the supplied information. Verify the book’s description if you are interested in this separate title.
Buying Guide: How to Choose a Borges “Everything and Nothing” Book
Which listing is by Jorge Luis Borges?
Among these five listings, only Everything and Nothing (New Directions Pearls) names Jorge Luis Borges as an author. Start with author attribution rather than title wording when searching for a specific writer’s work.
Should you check the contents before ordering?
Yes. The supplied details identify the Borges paperback and list its contributors, but they do not show a contents page. If you need a particular story, check the product description or edition information to confirm that it is included.
How should you compare editions and formats?
The Borges listing is identified as a paperback. The other supplied options include three paperbacks and one Kindle Edition, but they are attributed to different authors. Compare format only after confirming the book is the one you want.
What if search results show several books with the same title?
Match the full title, author, and format together. “Everything and Nothing” by itself is not enough to establish that a listing is Borges’s work. A different author credit means you should treat it as a separate book unless the listing provides specific evidence otherwise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is “Everything and Nothing” by Jorge Luis Borges?
The supplied New Directions Pearls listing names Jorge Luis Borges as an author. The other four supplied listings name different authors.
Which supplied book should I choose for Borges?
Choose the New Directions Pearls listing because it is the only one that credits Borges. Check its edition details if you need to confirm a particular story or translation.
Are the other books Borges editions?
The supplied product details do not identify the other four books as Borges editions. They list Markus Gabriel and Graham Priest, Val N. Tine, Karina Doyle-Morrell, and B.R. Boone as authors.
Which Borges listing format is shown?
The New Directions Pearls listing is identified as a paperback.