WAITING FOR THE BARBARIANS. A Novel
by Coetzee, J.M
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- A fine copy in perfect bound printed orange wrappers, as issued
- Seller
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Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
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About This Item
New York: Penguin, 1982. First edition thus. Paperback. A fine copy in perfect bound printed orange wrappers, as issued. An advance reading copy of a Penguin Paperback Original. Published in the U.S. for the first time. First published in 1980, it was chosen by Penguin for its series Great Books of the 20th Century and won both the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize for fiction. This book is the work of an Old Testament prophet who sees no escape from the rain of fire even for those who warn of its coming, and who knows that it is both important and futile 'that in the farthest outpost of this Empire of light there existed one man who in his heart was not a barbarian'. 156pp.
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- Seller
- Ed Smith Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 13767
- Title
- WAITING FOR THE BARBARIANS. A Novel
- Author
- Coetzee, J.M
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy in perfect bound printed orange wrappers, as issued
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition thus
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1982
- Keywords
- novel, advance copy, James Tait Black Memorial Prize, Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize for fiction
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Ed Smith Books
Biblio member since 2009
Bainbridge Island, Washington
About Ed Smith Books
Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.
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