In 1943, Fania F???nelon was a Paris cabaret singer, a secret member of the Resistance, and a Jew. Captured by the Nazis, she was sent to Auschwitz, and later, Bergen-Belsen. With unnerving clarity and an astonishing ability to find humor where only despair should prevail, the author charts her eleven months as one of "the orchestra girls"; writes of the loves, the laughter, hatreds, jealousies, and tensions that racked this privileged group whose only hope of survival was to make music.
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In 1943, Fania F???nelon was a Paris cabaret singer, a secret member of the Resistance, and a Jew. Captured by the Nazis, she was sent to Auschwitz, and later, Bergen-Belsen. With unnerving clarity and an astonishing ability to find humor where only despair should prevail, the author charts her eleven months as one of "the orchestra girls"; writes of the loves, the laughter, hatreds, jealousies, and tensions that racked this privileged group whose only hope of survival was to make music.
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Add this copy of Playing for Time to cart. $51.48, good condition, Sold by Phatpocket Limited rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waltham Abbey, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1997 by Syracuse University Press.
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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 Playing for Time to cart. $12.00, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milwaukee, WI, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Syracuse University Press.
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Fair. Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved dog eared or creased page s; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy.
Add this copy of Playing for Time to cart. $14.12, good condition, Sold by Murray's Book Exchange rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Blissfield, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1977 by Atheneum Books.
Add this copy of Playing for Time to cart. $16.88, very good condition, Sold by Sharehouse Goods rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Colgate, WI, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Syracuse University Press.
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Very Good. This book has been examined carefully and the cover and pages are in very good condition. It is clean and tight inside. paperbackUsed-Very Good.
Add this copy of Playing for Time (English and French Edition) to cart. $19.00, very good condition, Sold by Chatt PublicLibraryFoundation rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chattanooga, TN, UNITED STATES, published 1977 by Atheneum.
Add this copy of Playing for Time to cart. $22.00, very good condition, Sold by Gear rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from The Bronx, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by A Berkley Book/ Published by Berkley Publishing Corporation.
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Very Good. Book. 12mo or 12° (Duodecimo): 6¾" x 7¾" tall. 289 pp. Solidly bound copy with minimal external wear, crisp pages and clean text. Light scratch on top edge.
Add this copy of Playing for Time to cart. $25.00, very good condition, Sold by Black Glove Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Olmsted Falls, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1977 by Atheneum Books.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Text in English, French. Audience: General/trade. 1st edition 1977 with DJ. Binding strong, pages tight. No marks or writing. DJ shows light wear
Add this copy of Playing for Time to cart. $27.00, like new condition, Sold by Southampton Sag Harbor Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southampton, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Berkley Books.
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Like New. First Edition Thus, 7th Printing (1983). Not price-clipped. Published by Berkley Books, 1979. 12mo. Paperback. Book is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
Add this copy of Playing for Time (English and French Edition) to cart. $36.95, very good condition, Sold by AJA Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Venice, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1977 by Atheneum.
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Collectible-VeryGood. Size: 8x5x1; Stated First Edition, first printing with no additional printings noted, in near fine/ very good condition. The pages are clean and crisp, in like new condition, with no bent corners. Boards are near fine with no bumping, and the spine is square and tight. The dust jacket has minor shelf wear, but otherwise the book is in excellent condition with an unclipped DJ, and no remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
