New York: Random House, 1998. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. 284 pages. A well received non-fiction book on the case of horticulturist John Laroche who poached orchids from a Florida state preserve. The loose basis / inspiration for Charlie Kaufman and Spike Jonze's movie "Adaptation." A clean very near fine copy in a very near fine dust jacket. Signed by Orlean on the half title page. A very nice copy that includes a letter from a Random House marketing executive presenting this book to a publisher rep.

Synopsis

The Orchid Thief is a non-fiction book by American journalist and author Susan Orlean, based on her investigation of the 1994 arrest of John Laroche and a group of Seminoles in south Florida for poaching rare orchids in the Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve. The book is based on an earlier article that Orlean wrote for The New Yorker magazine. Laroche, a plant dealer, was determined to find and clone the rare Ghost Orchid for profit.

Reviews

(Log in or Create an Account first!)

Details

Bookseller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 195942
Title: The Orchid Thief (Signed First Edition)
Author: ORLEAN, Susan
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0679447393
ISBN 13: 9780679447399
Publisher: Random House
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1998
Keywords: Essays

Terms of Sale

Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA

Books are subject to prior sale. Libraries, institutions, and accredited dealers in the United States can be sent books with invoice. All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. Books are returnable for any reason within 10 days provided they are returned in the same condition they were sent.

Biblio collects all sales taxes for the appropriate states.

abebooks collects taxes for orders going to Australia, Canada, Euro Zone, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom as required by each country. For other areas, you will be responsible for all customs or tax charges for importation. We do not pay this charges. If you have a tax number for your country, please email it to us as this will expedite your package through customs.

Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 3 LB, or .41 KG. However, larger or heavier books or multi-volume sets will require additional postage. We will contact you if additional postage is required.

About the Seller

Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA

This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

Biblio member since 2008

Wadsworth, Illinois

Ask Seller a Question

About Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA

We are members of ABAA, ILAB and Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association. We specialize in First Editions of 20th century photography, art, design, literature, drama, poetry, and signed books. We are not an open shop but always welcome inquiries.

Glossary
Frequently asked questions

Glossary

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Title Page: A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
Half Title: The blank front page which appears just prior to the title page, and typically contains only the title of the book, although, at...
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Jacket: Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...