Emperor of the Air (Inscr. & Signed)
by CANIN, Ethan
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- VG++/Near Fine
- Seller
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Springtown, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1988. This is the first edition of the author's first book -- a highly praised book of short stories. Book shows slight foxing to edges. Overall, a tight, clean copy of this highly praised book of short stories. Dustwrapper does not show the usual fading to spine.. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG++/Near Fine.
Synopsis
EMPEROR OF THE AIR "explores tricky family relationships and tender moments of self-discovery with a voice of compassion rarely found in contemporary short fiction" (San Francisco Chronicle). Whether his characters are struggling to save trees in their yards, their marriages, or themselves, Cannin renders their moments of revelation with rich observation, energy, humor, and grace.
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- Bookseller
- abookshop (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000513
- Title
- Emperor of the Air (Inscr. & Signed)
- Author
- CANIN, Ethan
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - VG++
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1988
- Bookseller catalogs
- Signed; Addbooks88;
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- Tight
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