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The Outlandish Companion (Revised and Updated): Companion to Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, and Drums of Autumn
by Diana Gabaldon
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1101887273
- ISBN 13
- 9781101887271
- Seller
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Carrollton, Texas, United States
Item Price
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About This Item
Gray and black boards with gold writing on spine; top and bottom of book spine rumpled. Blurb about Outlander being a Starz original series and red tab stating "Revised and Updated" on front dust jacket; author's picture on back dust jacket. Cover price of $40.00 on front dust jacket flap; slight shelf wear on top and bottom of dust jacket spine. Binding is still in excellent condition and pages are clear and white.
Delacorte Press First Thus Edition, First Printing as indicated by "First Edition" and complete number line ending in "1" on copyright page. Author's signature on half-title page
A revised and updated version of The Outlandish Companion, this version covers the first four Outlander novels and also has promotional photographs of the TV show's actors in the back. Hardcover and original unclipped dust jacket protected by archival Mylar cover.
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon has captured the hearts of millions with her critically acclaimed novels, Outlander. Dragonfly In Amber, Voyager, and Drums Of Autumn. From the moment Claire Randall accidentally steps through a magical stone that transports her back in time more than 200 years to 1743, and into the arms of Scottish soldier Jamie Fraser, readers have been enthralled with this epic saga of time travel, adventure, and love everlasting.Now Diana Gabaldon has written the ultimate companion guide to her bestselling series, the book only she could write - a beautifully illustrated compendium of all things Outlandish. As a special bonus for those who are eagerly awaiting the next appearance of Jamie and Claire, she includes never - before - published excerpts from upcoming works in the series. And there's lots more in this lavish keepsake volume for the many devoted fans who yearn to learn the stories behind the stories:- Full synopses of Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, and Drums of Autumn - A complete listing of the characters in all four novels, including extensively researched family trees and genealogical notes- Professionally cast horoscopes for Jamie and Claire- A comprehensive glossary and pronunciation guide to Gaelic terms and usage- The fully explicated Gabaldon Theory of Time Travel- Frequently asked questions to the author and her (sometimes surprising) answers- An annotated bibliography- Tips, personal stories - even a recipe or two- Essays about medicine and magic in the eighteenth century, researching historical fiction, and moreWith the insight, humor, and eye for detail that has made her novels such an outstanding success story. Diana Gabaldon here gives her readers the best gift of all--The Outlandish Companion.From the Hardcover edition.
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- Bookseller
- Sherlock Joe's Book Hunting
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- GBLDN012
- Title
- The Outlandish Companion (Revised and Updated): Companion to Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, and Drums of Autumn
- Author
- Diana Gabaldon
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Thus
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1101887273
- ISBN 13
- 9781101887271
- Publisher
- Delacorte Press
- Place of Publication
- New York, Ny
- Date Published
- 2015-03
- Pages
- 594
- Keywords
- diana gabaldon; outlandish companion; signed
- Bookseller catalogs
- Non-Fiction; Romance; Signed / Inscribed;
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I will also gladly search for and offer well-priced books of all kinds. If there's something you'd love to have, either send me a message here or go to https://cases.sherlockjoes.com and Open a Case!
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