The Child in Time
by McEwan, Ian
- Used
- Fine
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1856953424
- ISBN 13
- 9781856953429
- Seller
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
Houghton Mifflin Co, 1987. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Fine. First US Edition. Uncorrected proof, inscribed by author on front cover. In fine condition.
Synopsis
Spooky - wonderful, -ObserverThe Child in Time opens with a harrowing event. Stephen Lewis, a successful author of children's books, takes his three-year-old daughter on a routine Saturday morning trip to the supermarket. While waiting in line, his attention is distracted and his daughter is kidnapped. Just like that. From there, Lewis spirals into bereavement that has effects on his relationship with his wife, his psyche and time itself.
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Details
- Seller
- Bookbid Rare Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 1127
- Title
- The Child in Time
- Author
- McEwan, Ian
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1856953424
- ISBN 13
- 9781856953429
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Co
- Date Published
- 1987
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Bookbid Rare Books
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Beverly Hills, California
About Bookbid Rare Books
Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Inscribed
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- Uncorrected Proof
- An uncorrected proof is a printed copy of a book that needs to be reviewed for errors and corrections. They are released prior...