The Emperor¿s Children
by Messud, Claire
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
Alfred A. Knopf, 2006. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. FIRST EDITION of Claire Messud¿s "The Emperor¿s Children." Published in New York by Alfred A. Knopf, 2006. First Edition stated on copyright page. Flap price reads $25. Book fine except for very small dent on back cover corner. DJ fine.
Synopsis
The Emperor's Children is a richly drawn, brilliantly observed novel of fate and fortune--about the intersections in the lives of three friends, now on the cusp of their thirties, making their way--and not-- in New York City. In this tour de force, the celebrated author Claire Messud brings to life a city, a generation, and the way we live in this moment.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Reviews
On Aug 25 2007, 0xb00ks said:
Claire Messud is a former student of mine so I am prejudiced, but I really enjoyed this novel.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookbid Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0105569
- Title
- The Emperor¿s Children
- Author
- Messud, Claire
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Date Published
- 2006
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Bookbid Rare Books
Biblio member since 2009
Beverly Hills, California
About Bookbid Rare Books
Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.
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