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MIDNIGHT'S CHILDREN

MIDNIGHT'S CHILDREN

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MIDNIGHT'S CHILDREN

by Rushdie, Salman

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ISBN 10
1906100144
ISBN 13
9781906100148
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Fyfield: Oak Tree Press, 2012. First Oak Tree Press edition. Vol. X in the publisher's First Chapter Series of Booker Prize-winning novels. Copy #114. Signed by Rushdie on the title page as issued. Foreword by Ion Trewin. Artwork by Thomas Howard. Designed and printed by Hurtwood Press. Bound in Brillianta bookcloth. Text typeface is 15/18 Minion Pro. Issued without dustjacket. Printed paper labels. Fine condition. Rushdie's second novel and the winner of both the Booker Prize and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcovers. Fine/Not Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Limited Edition.

Synopsis

Midnight's Children is an epic book of magical realism, a poioumenon about India's transition from British colonialism to independence. It was written by Salman Rushdie in 1981 and is considered an example of postcolonial literature. The story is expressed through various characters and is contexted by actual historical events as with historical fiction. Midnight's Children won both the 1981 Booker Prize and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for the same year.

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Bookseller
Revere Books, ABAA & IOBA US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
71416
Title
MIDNIGHT'S CHILDREN
Author
Rushdie, Salman
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
Not Issued
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition
ISBN 10
1906100144
ISBN 13
9781906100148
Publisher
Oak Tree Press
Place of Publication
Fyfield
Date Published
2012
Size
4to - over 9�" - 12" tall

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