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The Diving-bell and the Butterfly.
by Bauby, Jean-Dominique; Leggatt, Jeremy (translator)
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0007139845
- ISBN 13
- 9780007139842
- Seller
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Annandale, New South Wales, Australia
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About This Item
London: HarperPerennial, 2004. Reprint ed.. Paperback trade, very good condition, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. 139 pp. In 1995, Jean-Dominique Bauby, the 43-year-old editor of French Elle, suffered a massive stroke that left him permanently paralyzed, a victim of 'locked in syndromeâ. Once known for his gregariousness and wit, he found himself imprisoned in an inert body, able to communicate only by blinking his left eye. The miracle is that in doing so he was able to compose this stunningly eloquent memoir. In a voice that is by turns wistful and mischievous, angry and sardonic, Bauby gives us a celebration of the liberating power of consciousness. This triumphant book lets us witness an indomitable spirit and share in the pure joy of its own survival. (Front cover states: Now a major film. Plus 18-page postscript about the author, the book and the film.).
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookhome Sydney (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18039
- Title
- The Diving-bell and the Butterfly.
- Author
- Bauby, Jean-Dominique; Leggatt, Jeremy (translator)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- Reprint ed.
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0007139845
- ISBN 13
- 9780007139842
- Publisher
- HarperPerennial
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2004
- Keywords
- biography, autobiography, health, disability, europe, france, translation
- Bookseller catalogs
- HEALTH & MEDICINE;
Terms of Sale
Bookhome Sydney
Parcels posted within Australia by Australia Post. Overseas parcels from Australia posted by Air Mail with full tracking (about 10 to 30 days delivery, but delays in post possible). Expertly wrapped. Genuine guarantee. We request extra postage for heavy books.
About the Seller
Bookhome Sydney
Biblio member since 2004
Annandale, New South Wales
About Bookhome Sydney
Friendly family-owned internet bookshop located in Sydney's inner west. Selling books since 1998 (online since 2000). A broad range of quality secondhand and antiquarian books, particularly Australian history and society (Australiana), psychology, health, animals/pets, environment, science, religion, books for children. Mostly nonfiction.
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- Reprint
- Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.