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The Lace Reader; A Novel
by Barry, Brunonia
- Used
- Fine
- Paperback
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0061688584
- ISBN 13
- 9780061688584
- Seller
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Port St. Lucie, Florida, United States
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About This Item
New York: Wm. Morrow, 2008. First edition. First Printing. Paperback. Fine. 353pp. 5.5" x 8.5". Illustrated softcover in wrappers. Author has signed her name on the title page. This is an Advanced Reader's Edition (aka ARC). It is a stated first edition and has a number line starting with 1. Deckle fore-edges. Page edges very slightly brown. Book is unread, unmarked, tight, and bright. Caused quite a stir when first published. Author self-published an earlier version of this book in 2007 (Flap Jacket Press). From blurb by Joshilyn Jackson: "Evocative, layered, smart, and astonishing.
Reviews
On Sep 24 2009, BayShore Books LLC said:
Beautifully written, poignant and intriguing. Each word is woven like a delicate thread into this powerful novel by Brunonia Barry. History, romance, and mystery in a perfect blend to create the most compelling read of the year.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Christopher Morrow, Bookseller
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0003715
- Title
- The Lace Reader; A Novel
- Author
- Barry, Brunonia
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition. First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0061688584
- ISBN 13
- 9780061688584
- Publisher
- Wm. Morrow
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2008
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fiction;
Terms of Sale
Christopher Morrow, Bookseller
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About the Seller
Christopher Morrow, Bookseller
Biblio member since 2007
Port St. Lucie, Florida
About Christopher Morrow, Bookseller
Specializing in modern mystery, fantasy/science fiction, general fiction, Subterranean Press books, and photography books. Many of these are signed by the authors.
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- Number Line
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- First Edition
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