Jade Peony
by Choy, Wayson
The Jade Peony is a novel by Wayson Choy. It was first published in 1995 by Douglas and McIntyre. The novel features stories told by three siblings, Jook-Liang, Jung-Sum and Sek-Lung or Sekky. Each child tells their own unique story, revealing their personal flaws and differences. Set in Vancouver's Chinatown, the novel also explores the ways in which the Chinese and majority of Canadians once viewed the Japanese. Takes place in the war times
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THE JADE PEONY - A Novel
by Choy, Wayson
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- 1995
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Vancouver: Douglas and McIntyre, 1995. Book. Very Good+. Soft cover. Signed by Author(s). Later Printing. 8vo. 238 pp. Signed by Wayson Choy on the half-title page. Trade paperback with French Flaps. Light rubbing on the corners; price intact; aside from the author's signature, no interior markings. Told through the reminiscences of the three young children of… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Jade Peony
by Choy, Wayson
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Douglas & McIntyre, 2011-04-12. Paperback. Good. 6x0x9. Item Price
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The Jade Peony
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Douglas & McIntyre, 2011. Paperback. Like New. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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The Jade Peony (ARC)
by Choy, Wayson
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- 1997
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New York: Picador, 1997. Canadian author's first novel, set in Vancouver's Chinatown of the early 40s; winner of the City of Vancouver Book Award and Ontario's Trillium Award for best book of 1995. Publisher's promo sheet laid-in. 238 pages.. First US Edition. Trade Paperback. Fine.. Advance Reading Copy. Item Price
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The Jade Peony
by Wayson Choy
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- 1997
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Picador, 1997. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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The Jade Peony: A Novel SIGNED
by Choy, Wayson
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Picador USA, 1997. First U.S. printing, signed by the author opposite the title page. Light soil to outer edges and light creasing from page handling. DJ has light edge/rub wear, light soiling and light creasing. Actual book for sale pictured. 15 x 21.6 x 2.2cm, wt600g. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG/VG. 8vo… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Jade Peony: A Novel
by Choy, Wayson
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Douglas & McIntyre Ltd., 1995. First printing. Lightly rubbed along edges, else near fine. Appears unread.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine/No DJ. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Item Price
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The Jade Peony
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Vancouver: Douglas & Mcintyre, 1995. Paperback. pp. 238. 8vo. Lightest egewear; very good+. Signed by author on half-title page. Item Price
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Jade Peony
by Choy, Wayson
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- As New
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- 2011
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- Soft cover
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Vancouver, Canada: Douglas & Mcintyre Ltd, 2011. 1st Edition . Soft cover. As New/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First Edition, no writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Spine is tight and crisp. Boards are flat and true and the corners are square. Dust jacket is not price-clipped. This collectible, "AS NEW"… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Jade Peony: A Novel
by Wayson Choy
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- May 1998
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APPLETON, Wisconsin, USA
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Picador USA, May 1998. Trade Paperback. Used - Good. First book has a $3.75 shipping fee, there is no additional shipping fee for addition books from our store. All of our books are in clean, readable condition (unless noted otherwise). Our books generally have a store sticker on the inside cover with our in store pricing. Being… Read more about this item Item Price
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Jade Peony
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The Jade Peony
by Wayson Choy
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Picador, 1997. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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The Jade Peony
by Choy, Wayson
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- 1995
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New York: Picador, 1995. A nice reading copy. Pages are clean and bright. Binding is tight. Book and jacket show some shelfwear. Jacket has been mylared for protection. . First American Edition, 2nd Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good -/Good +. Mylared. Item Price
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The Jade Peony
by Choy, Wayson
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Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 1995. Cover with flaps. Canadian author's first novel, a lyrical tale of growing up in Vancouver's early Chinatown; winner of Ontario's Trillium Prize. and City of Vancouver Book Award; into many printings in this, the original format (thirteen printings as of March 2002). . First Printing of the First Edition. Trade Paperback Original. Fine..… Read more about this item Item Price
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Jade Peony
by Choy, Wayson
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Douglas & Mcintyre Ltd, 1995. Paperback. Very Good.
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The Jade Peony
by Choy, Wayson
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- 1995
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Douglas & McIntyre Ltd, 1995. Soft cover. Very Good. INSCRIPTION FROM WAYSON CHOY on false title page; Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal shelfwear; "Mingling with the realities of Canada and the horror war are the magic, ghost, paper uncles and family secrets of Poh-Poh, or Grandmother. Choy's Chinatown is a community of… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Jade Peony
by Choy, Wayson
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The Jade Peony
by Wayson Choy
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- 1998
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Picador, 1998. Paperback. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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The Jade Peony
by Wayson Choy
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- 1998
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Picador, 1998. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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Jade Peony, The
by Choy, Wayson
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- First Australian Edition
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- 1998
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- Paperback
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- 9780140272314
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Ringwood, Australia: Penguin Books, 1998. Book. Good. Soft cover. First Australian Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Softcover, first Australian edition, 234gms, 238 pages. In this exquisitely told, award-winning novel, Wayson Choy brings to life three unforgettable characters and the beloved grandmother who shapes their lives. Book is in good condition with mild general wear and tear and… Read more about this item Item Price
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