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A Prayer For Owen Meany.
by Irving, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
New York: William Morrow and Company, 1989. First edition of the author's seventh novel and what many consider his finest. Octavo, original half gray cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "For Carole John Irving." Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Honi Werner.
Synopsis
A Prayer for Owen Meany is a novel by American writer John Irving, first published in 1989. It tells the story of John Wheelwright and his best friend Owen Meany growing up together in a small New England town during the 1950-60s. Owen is a remarkable boy in many ways; he believes himself to be God's instrument and journeys on an extraordinary path of death, birth, love, disclosure and sacrifice.
Reviews
On Aug 14 2022, a reader said:
Great book. In Irvings usual style, it tells the story of a person with faults interspersed with hilarious irreverent interjections. I’ve read it several times and still see something new every time.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 129198
- Title
- A Prayer For Owen Meany.
- Author
- Irving, John
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- William Morrow and Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1989
- Keywords
- John Irving, Prayer For Owen Meany, signed first edition
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Raptis Rare Books
Biblio member since 2012
Palm Beach, Florida
About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
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- Jacket
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- Title Page
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- Octavo
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- First Edition
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- Inscribed
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- Fine
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- Cloth
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