Edward has lost his short term-memory. He hopes it will return when he sees the cottage in which he lives. He recognizes his overcoat on the hook, his books, the double bed. The mystery however, is Naomi. Edward has no recollection of who she is or why she has left him a love letter. With Thubron's customary clarity he draws a bleak, amnesiac world in which a young man must face again old griefs and linger 'like a coward, just this side of knowing'. On the other side, the memory of a destructive, obsessive relationship ...
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Edward has lost his short term-memory. He hopes it will return when he sees the cottage in which he lives. He recognizes his overcoat on the hook, his books, the double bed. The mystery however, is Naomi. Edward has no recollection of who she is or why she has left him a love letter. With Thubron's customary clarity he draws a bleak, amnesiac world in which a young man must face again old griefs and linger 'like a coward, just this side of knowing'. On the other side, the memory of a destructive, obsessive relationship looms.
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Add this copy of Distance to cart. $9.77, very good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2006 by Vintage.
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Add this copy of Distance to cart. $12.28, good condition, Sold by Phatpocket Limited rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waltham Abbey, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2006 by Vintage Books USA.
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Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
Add this copy of Distance to cart. $22.45, like new condition, Sold by Rothwell & Dunworth Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dulverton, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by William Heinemann, 1996. 9780434002573.
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1st edn signed by author on title page. 8vo. Original gilt lettered blue cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (Fine in protective cover, not price clipped). Pp. 217 (no other inscriptions).
Add this copy of Distance to cart. $44.89, like new condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by Heinemann.
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None. Fine in Fine jacket. A signed, first edition of Colin Thubron's novel surrounding amnesia, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition. Signed by the author to the title page. With the original, unclipped dust wrapper. A fine example of this novel by British travel writer and novelist, Colin Thubron. 'Distance' surrounds the story of the protagonist Edward who is trying to put together his past after losing his short-term memory. In the publisher's binding with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent with minor shelf wear. Dust wrapper is also fine, with light shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages. Fine.
Add this copy of Distance to cart. $47.55, like new condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by Heinemann.
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None. Fine in Near Fine jacket. A well presented first edition copy of 'Distance', signed by the author to the title page, in the unclipped dust wrapper. First edition, first impression. Â Signed by the author to the title page. Â 'Distance' is a work of fiction by Colin Thubron, which describes the life adventures of a young astronomer named Edward who has lost his memory. Edward decides to return to his cottage to see if he can remember anything, and finds a loving letter written by a woman who he cannot recall. Â Colin Thubron is a British travel writer and novelist. He was ranked among the fifty best postwar British writers by Times Magazine in 2008. Â Collated, complete. In the original cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with no noticeable faults. Dust wrapper also excellent, with minimal edgewear and a few marks to reverse of wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean throughout. Author's ink signature to recto of title page. Fine.
Add this copy of Distance to cart. $5.35, like new condition, Sold by Hay-on-Wye Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by Random House (UK).
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Fine. Used, dust jacket outer edges have minor scuffs, cover has light scratches, book content is in like new condition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 218 p.
Add this copy of Distance to cart. $9.39, like new condition, Sold by Shadow Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Norwich, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by William Heinemann Ltd..
Add this copy of Distance to cart. $21.47, very good condition, Sold by jaycee.tictail, ships from london, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by Random House (UK).
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Fine, black boards, unclipped, gold embossed gilt spine, mild cocking, bubble wrapped, mylar pro: 5* seller. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 218 p. Audience: General/trade. Edward has lost his short term-memory. He hopes it will return when he sees the cottage in which he lives. He recognizes his overcoat on the hook, his books, the double bed. The mystery howe
Add this copy of Distance to cart. $23.99, very good condition, Sold by Russell Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Victoria, BC, CANADA, published 1997 by Random House (UK).
Add this copy of Distance to cart. $32.00, like new condition, Sold by Jeff Maser, Bookseller--ABAA rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Berkeley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Heinemann.
