New York, NY Grove Press, 1998. Paperback First Edition Thus in the USA [1996]. First published in Canada by Press Gang. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows a touch of to the corner tips; a faint crease near the front hinge; the binding leans ever so slightly, but remains secure; else flawless; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting or other marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, showing mild wear and minor flaws. Bright and Clean. Not far from 'As New'. Would make an attractive reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.3 x 5.5 x 0.77 inches). 249 pages. Language: English. Weight: 11 ounces. First Edition Thus in the USA [1996]. No indication of subsequent printings. First published in Canada by Press Gang. Trade Paperback.

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Shani Mootoo was born in Ireland and grew up in Trinidad. She has lived in Canada since the early 1980s. Her acclaimed first novel, Cereus Blooms at Night, was published in fourteen countries, was a finalist for The Giller Prize, the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize, and the Chapters/Books in Canada First Novel Award. She is also an accomplished visual and video artist. Shani Mootoo lives in Edmonton.

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Seller: Black Cat Hill Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 55379
Title: Cereus Blooms at Night.
Author: Shani Mootoo
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition Thus in the USA [1996]. First published in Canada
ISBN 10: 0802137261
ISBN 13: 9780802137265
Publisher: Grove Press,
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Date Published: 1998.
Bookseller catalogs: American Popular Fiction;

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