Random House of Canada, 1999. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. About the book: Hardcover with jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Inscribed, signed, initialed by author on title page. Also has a doodle from the author on same page. Both book and jacket are in fine condition. Additional photos available upon request.

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The author of ten novels, Paul Quarrington was also a musician (most recently in the band Porkbelly Futures), an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker, and an acclaimed non-fiction writer. Paul Quarrington's novel, Galveston , was nominated for the Scotiabank Giller Prize; King Leary won the CBC's 2008 Canada Reads competition and the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal; and Whale Music was awarded the Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction. Recently, Porkbelly Futures' self-titled second CD has been released to widespread acclaim, and Paul Quarrington's short film adaptation of The Ravine , entitled Pavane , was featured in the Moving Stories Short Film Festival. Paul Quarrington's non-fiction writing includes books on some of his favourite pastimes, such as fishing, hockey, and music. A regular contributor of book reviews, travel columns, and journalism to Canada's national newspapers and magazines, he also taught writing at Humber College and the University of Toronto. Paul Quarringon passed away in January 2010.

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Bookseller: The Poet’s Pulpit (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 003605
Title: The Spirit Cabinet
Author: Paul Quarrington
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition 1st Printing
ISBN 10: 0679309853
ISBN 13: 9780679309857
Publisher: Random House of Canada
Place of Publication: Toronto
Date Published: 1999

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