The appearance of a young storyteller with a unique voice is cause for celebration. This memorable debut from Booker prize winner Martel, originally published in 1993, was hailed for its power and elegance on both sides of the Atlantic. Dealing with such themes as storytelling and illness, war and music, death and bureaucracy, science and sex, these tales are moving and thought-provoking, as inventive in form as they are timeless in content. They display that startling mix of dazzle and depth that have made Yann Martel an ...
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The appearance of a young storyteller with a unique voice is cause for celebration. This memorable debut from Booker prize winner Martel, originally published in 1993, was hailed for its power and elegance on both sides of the Atlantic. Dealing with such themes as storytelling and illness, war and music, death and bureaucracy, science and sex, these tales are moving and thought-provoking, as inventive in form as they are timeless in content. They display that startling mix of dazzle and depth that have made Yann Martel an international phenomenon. This edition features three of the stories from the original edition, including the remarkable novella "The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios", which won the prestigious Journey Prize, as well as three stories never before published in Britain. As a collection it looks set to further Martel's reputation as one of the most interesting writers working in the world today.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition.
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None. Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. London: Canongate, 1993. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 7.5" by 5". None. A fine, signed copy of award winning author Yann Martel's short story collection. Signed by the author to the title page. This collection was written and published prior to 'Life of Pi' and did not receive much critical attention outside of Canada. Therefore first edition copies of this work are rather uncommon. There are four stories to this work, 'The Facts behind the Helsinki Roccamatios', 'The Time I Heard the Private Donald J. Rankin String Concerto with One Discordant Violin, by the American Composer John Morton', 'Manners of Dying' and 'The Vita Aterna Mirror Company: Mirrors to Last till Kingdom Come'. A lovely copy of this short story collection. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear to the head and tail of spine. Dustwrapper is also in an excellent condition with just some minor edge wear to the head and tail of spine. Slipcase is in a fine condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean Near Fine.
