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Fate is the Hunter
by Gann, Ernest K
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- first
- Condition
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1961. First Edition. First edition. (First printing as stated on copyright page with correct, priced dust jacket.) xviii, [ii], 390 pp. Bound in publisher's gray cloth with gilt stamping. Near Fine with slightly bumped corners in Very Good+ dust jacket, lightly rubbed, a few tiny tears, tape mends on verso.
The uncommon first appearance of pilot and aviation writer Ernest K. Gann's memoir, which vaguely inspired a 1964 aviation disaster film by the same name. The Chicago Tribune once called it "A splendid and many-faceted personal memoir that is not only one man's story but the story, in essence, of all men who fly.
Reviews
On May 9 2014, a reader said:
Ernest K. Gann has written about his experiences as a commercial pilot before the second World War and during. It's an eye opening experience for any one who loves more background into a pilot's life and harrowing experiences in flight. His writing has been adapted for major movies. Strap on your helmet and take a flight with Ernest and you'll see what I mean.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140943764
- Title
- Fate is the Hunter
- Author
- Gann, Ernest K
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1961
- Keywords
- aviation, plane, pilot, pilots, memoir, film, flying
Terms of Sale
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30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Fine
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- Cloth
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- Gilt
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- Jacket
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- Copyright page
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- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Good+
- A term used to denote a condition a slight grade better than Good.
- Verso
- The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
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