London: Penguin Books Ltd., 1980. Scarce import; collection of the beloved Roald Dahl's short stories. Stated at copyright: First Published in this edition by Michael Joseph Limited in 1980. Published simultaneously by Penguin Books. Purple and orange pictorial wraps, moderate shelf wear, crease. Center portion of front wrap clipped; formerly inscribed Dahl to "Steve" - Dahl's writing of Steve remains verso cover. Dahl and summary review at back. Pages very good. Bind good, intact. Roald Dahl can stand on your head, twist you in knots, tie up your hands and leave you gasping for more. In this, his latest selection of short stories, the surprises are as wicked and witty as ever. Taken from "Someone Like You", "Kiss Kiss" and "The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar", plus four brand new stories, they lure you into a world as full of unease, coincidence and black humour as you could wish. This title covers stories including: "Poison"; "The Sound Machine"; "Georgy Porgy"; "Genesis and Catastrophe"; "The Hitch-Hiker"; "The Umbrella Man"; "Mr Botibol"; "Vengeance is Mine Inc."; and, "The Butler". Printed in Great Britain. 127 pages. Insured post.. First Edition. Paperback. Fair. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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Bookseller: BiblioStax (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 020005
Title: More Tales of the Unexpected
Author: Dahl, Roald
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Fair
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0140056068
ISBN 13: 9780140056068
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd.
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1980
Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&

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