Buried Giant
by Ishiguro, Kazuo
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On Mar 2, 2015, CloggieDownunder said
“…for if we’re mortal let us at least shine handsomely in God’s eyes while we walk this earth!” The Buried Giant is the seventh novel by award-winning Japanese-born author, Kazuo Ishiguro. Set in post-Arthurian Britain, it follows the journey of a Briton couple, Axl and Beatrice, as they travel some distance to a village where their son, whom they have not seen for quite some years, now waits for them. Along the way, they are drawn into dramas and conflicts involving the people they encounter. The couple are convinced the land is plagued by a mist of forgetfulness, and determined to learn the cause, trusting their love will withstand any memories that are revealed. Having already met a ferryman and a resentful widow, they are eventually accompanied by a Saxon warrior, a boy with a strange wound and an Arthurian knight with his faithful steed. At a monastery they seek and find wisdom and healing, but are also met with betrayal, monsters, and soldiers. And while one monk asserts “…we must uncover what’s hidden and face the past”, they have difficulty discerning truths from the half-truths and lies they are told. And if they achieve their goal and clear the mist? “Who knows what will come when quick-tongued men make ancient grievances rhyme with fresh desire for land and conquest?” Ishiguro fills his tale with creatures, characters, objects and happenings from myth and legend: a she-dragon, pixies, a ferry crossing, ogres, instruments of torture, secret tunnels and sword battles. He touches on hate and tolerance, enmity and allegiance, honour and duty, love, loyalty and revenge, war and peace. An Arthurian form of censorship also features. Ishiguro treats the reader to some beautiful prose, but readers of his earlier work will remark on how different this one is. Quite unexpected. With thanks to The Reading Room and Allen and Unwin for this copy to read and review.
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The Buried Giant
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(London, 2015): Faber & Faber. Limited Edition. Octavo. A 2017 Nobel Prize for Literature recipient, Kazuo Ishiguro. A limited edition #131 of 200 signed & numbered copies. Also issued with a separate folding slipcase containing in facsmile of 2 pages from the author's manuscript which is also signed by Ishiguro. Book and manuscript pages housed in greencloth slipcase. Considered… Read more about this item Item Price
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London: Faber and Faber 2015. First edition, first printing. First edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Publisher's grey paper-covered boards lettered in gilt to the spine. An excellent fine copy, presenting as unread, the binding square and firm, the contents clean and bright throughout. In the fine, sharp dustwrapper, complete with a Hatchards 'Signed Copy' wraparound band. Not… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Buried Giant : A Novel
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Signed by the author, Kazuo Ishiguro, on title page.
"You've long set your heart against it, Axl, I know. But it's time now to think on it anew. There's a journey we must go on, and no more delay..."
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London: Faber and Faber, 2015. First edition, first prnt. A pre-publication copy issued by the publisher signed and dated "March 2nd 2015" by Ishiguro on the title page. Top, bottom and foreedge stained black. Includes the publisher's tote bag containing an illustrated bookmark, two illustrated postcards, and a lapel pin. Purportedly 100 unnumbered prepublication copies as such issued for promotional… Read more about this item Item Price
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Faber and Faber Limited, London, 2015. First Edition. Softcover (with flaps). Very Good Condition. First impression. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 345 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Buried Giant: A Novel
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Knopf Canada, 2015. 1st canadia edition signed. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Inscribed by Author(s). Clean, With No Remarks Or Highlights. 345 Pages. Hardcover With A Dust Jacket. 1St Canadian Printing. Inscribed By Author, Signed "To Elizabeth, Kazuo Ishiguro" At The Title Page.- We can ship from Canada and the USA, based on your address. Specializing in academic,… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Buried Giant [SIGNED FIRST EDITION]
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2015. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good +/Very good +. First Edition. Hardcover. Signed by author in ink to front free endpaper. Stated First Edition. 9 1/2" X 6 1/2". 317pp. Very mild shelf wear to covers, corners, and edges of unclipped dust jacket. Green paper over boards with spine lettered in black. Light… Read more about this item Item Price
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Book: in Very Good+ Condition; light bumping/rubbing to head, tail and corners; suspect slight water ingress to rear board and half a dozen pages (light cockling).
DJ (Unclipped): in Good Condition; bumping/rubbing to head, tail corners and fore edges; small nicks/tears/scuffs to head and tail edges; suspect water ingress to lower/rear cover.Still a nice tight copy.
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Buried Giant.
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London: Faber and Faber, 2015. First edition / First printing. First Issue with white page edges. Gray paper-covered boards. Very fine in a very fine dust jacket. Kazuo Ishiguro is the Winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize for Literature. Item Price
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Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 2015. First Edition, First Printing. Quarter cloth, green board with geometric design, dark edges, pictorial endpapers. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket - DJ has slight edge-wear and spot of surface loss on from cover. Nobel Literature Awardee 2017. Nice copy. Item Price
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The Buried Giant: Signed
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England: Faber & Faber, 2015. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1ST. Outstanding Copy - Signed By The Author On The Title Page. - British - First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Are Clean. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Fine Condition. Not Chipped… Read more about this item Item Price
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by Kazuo Ishiguro
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London: Faber & Faber. A fine UK first edition, first printing hardback - no dustjacket (as issued - includes the wraparound band)- All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED BY KAZUO ISHIGURO - Pictures available upon request . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 2015.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. New York: Knopf, 2015. Hardcover. First American edition, first printing. Fine, unclipped dust jacket with light rubbing to corners. Signed by Kazuo Ishiguro on the title page. Item Price
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The Buried Giant: A novel
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Mint copy unread, in dustjacket signed copy with signed first edition sticker, by the 2017 Nobel laureate. Item Price
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The Buried Giant (Vintage International)
by Kazuo Ishiguro
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Faber & Faber, Limited. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Item Price
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