The Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsburg
- New
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- New/As New
- ISBN 10
- 0395389496
- ISBN 13
- 9780395389492
- Seller
-
Wilmington, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
Houghton Mifflin, October 1985. First Edition. Hardcover . New/As New. First edition, first printing, first state (no Caldecott medal) DJ. Book is square, tight and clean. DJ fore edges are just a little soft but it is otherwise as new.
Synopsis
The Polar Express is a 1985 children's book written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg, a former professor at the Rhode Island School of Design. It was adapted as a Oscar nominated live-action motion-capture film in 2004. The book is now widely considered to be a classic Christmas story for young children. It was praised for its detailed illustrations and calm, relaxing storyline. In 1986, it was awarded the Caldecott Medal for children's literature.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bartleby's Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 67690
- Title
- The Polar Express
- Author
- Chris Van Allsburg
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New New
- Jacket Condition
- As New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0395389496
- ISBN 13
- 9780395389492
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- October 1985
- Pages
- 32
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Bartleby's Books
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Wilmington, Vermont
About Bartleby's Books
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