The Paper Men
by Golding, William
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0374229805
- ISBN 13
- 9780374229801
- Seller
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Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, 1984. Stated First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Nobel Prize for Literature winning author here tells story of two academics, one on the cusp of alcoholism the other driven by ambition, stumble through Europe. 191 pp. Books burgundy cloth spine has gilt text and binds decled paper covered boards. Top edge has very light foxing, ow book is as new. Unclipped ($ 13.95) DJ has small moisture stain on interior at base of spine. Bookseller's Inventory # 144591.
Synopsis
Nobel prize-winning novelist William Golding pens The Paper Men to tell the tale of Wilfred Barclay. This character is an English author who is dealing with alcoholism, bitterness, depression and a failed marriage. He is being hounded by American professor Rick L. Tucker who wishes to write his biography.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lower Beverley Better Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004591
- Title
- The Paper Men
- Author
- Golding, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Stated First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0374229805
- ISBN 13
- 9780374229801
- Publisher
- Farrar Straus Giroux
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1984
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Lower Beverley Better Books
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Lyndhurst, Ontario
About Lower Beverley Better Books
An online bookstore that just grew from a combination of a love of books, a desire to save them from landfill and an inability to bypass yard sales. A considerable percentage of my inventory is signed editions. I also take pride in my Canadiana catalogue.
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- Gilt
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