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The White Book
by Kang, Han
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- as new
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New/As New
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Spray, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Hogarth, 2019. First U.S. Edition. As New/As New. 12mo 7" - 7. Fine-looking, structurally sound hardcover, little discernible wear beyond a small red remainder dot along bottom edge, unobtrusive, bright interior, unmarked. Bound simply in oatmeal paper over boards, oatmeal cloth-backed. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn. Stated First Printing, with "1" in number line present, of the First U.S. Edition, the South Korean Han Kang having been short-listed for the Man Booker International Prize; she was born in South Korea in 1970 and ruminates here on the color white and its absence to spin a haunting tale. 153 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 353479
- Title
- The White Book
- Author
- Kang, Han
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Jacket Condition
- As New
- Quantity Available
- 3
- Edition
- First U.S. Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Hogarth
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2019
- Size
- 12mo 7" - 7
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Han Kang Man Booker International Prize
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