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Gould's book of fish: a novel in twelve fish
by Richard FLANAGAN
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good/Fair
- ISBN 10
- 0330363034
- ISBN 13
- 9780330363037
- Seller
-
Glenroy, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Some shelf wear, slight lean in spine, edges of boards slightly worn, slight creasing of front dust jacket, slight chipping and wear on dust jacket edges (see photos).
Gould's Book of Fish is a historical fiction novel by Australian author Richard Flanagan. First published in 2001 by Pan Macmillan Australia, this hardcover first edition tells the story of a convict named William Buelow Gould who finds himself imprisoned in colonial Tasmania. As he endures his incarceration, Gould begins to paint a series of fish that populate the island's waters. This beautifully illustrated book takes readers on a journey through Tasmania's history and culture, exploring themes of art, identity, and freedom. With its captivating storyline and stunning visuals, Gould's Book of Fish is a must-read for adults who enjoy historical fiction and art. This vintage book comes with a dust jacket and is in good condition, making it a valuable addition to any book collection.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Shane Nixon
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- richardflanagangouldsbook
- Title
- Gould's book of fish: a novel in twelve fish
- Author
- Richard FLANAGAN
- Format/Binding
- Some shelf wear, slight lean in spine, edges of boards slightly worn, slight creasing of front dust jacket, slight chipping and
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0330363034
- ISBN 13
- 9780330363037
- Publisher
- Picador
- Place of Publication
- Sydney
- Date Published
- 2001
- Pages
- 404
- Keywords
- historical fiction, Australia, convicts, art, fish, Tasmania, Richard Flanagan, Gould's book of fish a novel in 12 fish
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Shane Nixon
Biblio member since 2020
Glenroy, Victoria
About Shane Nixon
I've collected books for decades and now it time for me to share them with the world
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- Chipping
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