The Desire Of Every Living Thing

by Gillmor, Don

Don Gillmor is the author of four children's books, including The Fabulous Song (1995), which was shortlisted for the Governor General's Award and won the Mr. Christie and Storytelling World awards. His journalism and criticism have appeared in Saturday Night, Rolling Stone, GQ and numerous other publications. He lives in Toronto with his wife and daughter.

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Toronto: Random House Canada, 1999. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good +/very good +. 277 p; HC, VG+ in VG+ DJ. PO's bookplate on inside fc, otherwise clean and unmarked. Gillmor's quest to uncover family secrets, beginning with his grandmother's revelation that her "twin sister" was really her aunt, and the whole family had emigrated from Scotland to… Read more about this item
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Toronto, Canada: Random House Canada, 1999. First printing. Signed by author on fly title page: "Best regards". Hint of bumping to ends of spine, else fine. DJ as new. Protected in mylar.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Random House Canada, 1999. Hardcover. NF./NF.. 8x5x1. Memoir of the author's grandmother's search for stability. B+W illustrations.
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Random House Canada, 1999. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Correct number line sequence, no writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Spine is tight and crisp. Boards are flat and true and the corners are square. Dust jacket is not price-clipped. This collectible, " NEW" condition first edition/first… Read more about this item
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Toronto, ON: Vintage Canada, 2000. Soft cover. Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; single very small drop on inside edge; otherwise as new; appears unread; At the age of 80, Don Gillmor's grandmother let slip the defining secret of her life. Her twin sister Jean was not her twin but her aunt, and her entire family had emigrated from… Read more about this item
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Toronto, ON: Vintage Canada, 2000. Soft cover. Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; two very light creases to spine; very minimal wear; At the age of 80, Don Gillmor's grandmother let slip the defining secret of her life. Her twin sister Jean was not her twin but her aunt, and her entire family had emigrated from Scotland to… Read more about this item
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