The Blade Itself
by Abercrombie Joe
Joe Abercrombie—a 2008 John W. Campbell Best New Writer Award Nominee—was born in Lancaster, England on the last day of 1974. He studied psychology at Manchester University, and for the last ten years he has worked in London as a freelance film editor, cutting documentaries and concerts for bands from Coldplay to Iron Maiden. He lives with his wife, Lou, and his daughter, Grace. In his spare time he writes edgy fantasy novels. He is the author of The Blade Itself—The First Law: Book One. Visit Joe Abercrombie online at www.joeabercrombie.com.
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On Nov 15, 2011, Dogbrick said
I emailed Joe Abercrombie before I read this book, I'd seen it in the book shop and read the first two pages but had no cash to buy. I had not read any fantasy for a decade preferring to read histories and enjoying them.This first two page encounter so fired me I had to look him up and contact him. Being a Robert E Howard fan I asked him if the book could deliver the sound of axe biting into bone that I so missed in current fantasy. All he said was "yes, I can give you bones and blood". He gave it alright and much more. Logen Ninefingers cuts a bloody swath through all he pits himself against. All set against a background of politics, war, treachery and betrayal. Heavy with a history of ancient monarchy along with Logen's own tragic and triumphant life it is a story that draws you in with its potential.I would like to think that Conan would be one of Logen's ancestral tribesmen.
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The Blade Itself; Before They Are Hanged; Last Argument of Kings (The First Law 1-3)
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The Blade Itself: Book One Of The First Law (Gollancz S.F.): 1
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The Blade Itself(The First Law: Book One)
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Amherst: PYR, 2007. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. The first book in the First Law Trilogy and the scarce First US Hardcover Edition published as a Book Club Edition. In dark grey boards and gilt to spine. Some wear to corners and spine ends with 1/4 inch split at heel. Some faint discoloration to top third of rear… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Blade Itself (The First Law Series) **Signed Limited**
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Burton: Subterranean Press, 2010. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Limted / Numbered. Signed Limited Edition - this special signed edition is limited to 500 numbered this is copy 195. Signed by Joe Abercrombie on special limitation page. The first book in the First Law Trilogy Series Book is in Fine condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. … Read more about this item Item Price
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The Blade Itself
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New York: Pyr, 2007. First US Edition/First Printing. Paperback. Very Good/N/A. The First Law: Book One. Full number line 5 4 3 2 1. First edition in wraps as originally published. Edgewear with nick to front edge of rear cover and bottom of spine at rear cover and crease to front bottom corner. No Jacket as issued. Item Price
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The Blade Itself: Collector's Tenth Anniversary Limited Edition
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The Blade Itself: Book One Of The First Law
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England: Gollancz, 2007. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Spine is uncreased, foxed to the compressed page edges. Item Price
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The Blade Itself(The First Law: Book One)
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Amherst: PYR, 2007. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. Good./Fair. The first book in the First Law Trilogy and the scarce First US Hardcover Edition published as a Book Club Edition. In dark grey boards and gilt to spine. Crease to spine, some small stains to top page ends and some very faint moisture fading to spine ends and bottom… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Blade Itself (Gollancz)
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The Blade Itself
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Burton: Subterranean Press, 2010. Advance Uncorrected Proof, Trade paperback, Fine,. Alexander Pruess. Burton: Subterranean Press:, 2010. Advance Uncorrected Proof, Trade paperback, Fine, 525 pp.<br/> Cover artwork by: Alexander Pruess Item Price
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The Blade Itself (The First Law Trilogy, 1)
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THE BLADE ITSELF
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The Blade Itself
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London: Gollancz, 2008. The First Law - Book One. A very nice copy, showing just a modicum of wear, inside and out. Spine is uncreased.. 12th Paperback Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Item Price
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The Blade Itself: Signed
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U.S.A.: Pyr, 2007. Book. Fine. Trade Paperback. Signed by Author(s). 1ST. Outstanding Copy - Softcover, Trade Paperback. Signed By The Author On The Title Page. Book Is In Fine Condition. Covers Are Clean. With No Real Wear To Speak Of Along The Edge Of The Boards. Very Clean Page Edges. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. . Item Price
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The Blade Itself
by Joe Abercrombie
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Previous owner's stamp on the bottom of the 1/2 title page. No other markings. Tight, clean copy with minimal wear to the edges. Item Price
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