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The Ancient One
by Barron, T. A
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- near fine
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
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About This Item
Boulder, CO: Philomel Books, 1991. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Near Fine. Final draft manuscript copy, 348 pp., recto only. Standard letter paper, 11" x 8.5" bound in yellow and white wrappers with mylar covers. Fantasy author, Thomas A. Barron and Madeleine L'Engle's chance, first meeting was a rather serendipitous one involving a forged letter, teddy bear, museum exhibit, and eventual lunch in New York, resulting in a lifelong friendship between the two. Both authors experienced multiple rejections with their early efforts, L'engle famously for her most loved work, A Wrinkle in Time. This inspired Barron to keep trying after his first novel, Heartlight, was rejected numerous times. L'Engle also had a hand in revision of his work as evidenced by the letter accompanying this manuscript of Barron's second book, The Ancient One: "Dearest Madeleine, Enclosed is a new copy of The Ancient One, revised in accordance with your thoughtful comments. (All I ask in return is that you discard the old version. Thanks!) It's been a wonderful experience to complete Book Number Two - in part because your support, wisdom and love have been so very present throughout. Many thanks to you! Love to you from everyone - TAB O." Near fine with some waviness to page block at lower corner and light spotting to edges and rear wrapper.
Synopsis
T.A. Barron is the award-winning author of fantasy novels such as The Lost Years of Merlin epic—soon to be a major motion picture. He serves on a variety of environmental and educational boards including The Nature Conservancy and The Land and Water Fund of the Rockies, and is the founder of a national award for heroic children. Following a life-changing decision to leave a successful business career to write full-time in 1990, Barron has written seventeen books, but is happiest when on the mountain trails with his wife, Currie, and their five children.
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- Title
- The Ancient One
- Author
- Barron, T. A
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Philomel Books
- Place of Publication
- Boulder, CO
- Date Published
- 1991
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