An old man, a young woman, a gambler and a soldier set off from an undefined, quasi-European city on a pilgrimage into the desert. The aim of their quest is obscure, their journey is mapped out as a changing sequence of scenes, perspectives and dislocated monologues.
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An old man, a young woman, a gambler and a soldier set off from an undefined, quasi-European city on a pilgrimage into the desert. The aim of their quest is obscure, their journey is mapped out as a changing sequence of scenes, perspectives and dislocated monologues.
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Add this copy of Absence to cart. $13.06, like new condition, Sold by GreatBookPricesUK5 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Castle Donington, DERBYSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2000 by Picador USA.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 118 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of Absence to cart. $47.39, very good condition, Sold by Robin Summers Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Aldeburgh, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1991 by Methuen.
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Octavo. 117pp. Original black boards with silver titles. Slight ding to boards at fore-edge, otherwise very good indeed in very good indeed dust jacket.
Add this copy of Absence to cart. $52.81, very good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1991 by Methuen.
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None. Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. The first British edition of this exciting, futuristic novel, by Peter Handke, translated by Ralph Manheim. In the original smart black cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. This novel was first published in German, entitled 'Die Abwesenheit'. The first translation was in 1990. This is the first British edition of the work. Written by Austrian novelist, playwright and director, Peter Handke, who received the 2019 Nobel Prize in Literature for his influential work. Translated by American translator Ralph Manheim. 'Absence' is set in an unspecified modernity, following four characters simply referred to as '"the old man", "the woman", "the soldier" and "the gambler" as they journey beyond the boundaries of the wasteland of an unnamed city. In the original cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely, with minor shelf wear only. Dust wrapper is excellent, with light edge wear and the occasional small mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Near Fine.
Add this copy of Absence: a Novel to cart. $11.99, very good condition, Sold by Bookoutlet rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bridgeton, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Picador USA.
Add this copy of Absence: a Novel to cart. $12.28, very good condition, Sold by Gulf Coast Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cypress, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Picador.
Add this copy of Absence to cart. $19.61, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2000 by Picador USA.
Add this copy of Absence to cart. $22.00, new condition, Sold by Eighth Day Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wichita, KS, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Add this copy of Absence to cart. $29.44, good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
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First edition with review slip and promotional material Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.
Add this copy of Absence to cart. $32.00, very good condition, Sold by Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Springfield, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux,.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0374100225. Translated from the German by Ralph Manheim. Stated first (American) edition. Some light foxing on top edge, else near fine in a near fine (sun fading along the spine, folds are slightly off-center) dust jacket.
