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LITTLE, BIG
by Crowley, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Some very light spotting to fore edges of the free end-papers, a nearly fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with some foxing
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1982. First British and first hardcover edition. Some very light spotting to fore edges of the free end-papers, a nearly fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with some foxing to the verso with some bleed through along the edges, mild shelf wear along top edge, small nick to jacket rear panel near spine fold. (11595). Octavo, boards. Signed by Crowley. 1982 World Fantasy award winner. "A now recognized landmark of modern fantasy, Crowley's novel encompasses many worlds in its ambitious scope and triumphs on all counts ..." "A literate, touching and unassuming masterpiece." - Barron (ed.): Fantasy Literature, 4A-79. Barron (ed), Fantasy and Horror (1999) 7-85. Pringle: Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels #76.
Synopsis
Winner of the 1982 World Fantasy Award for best novel.
Reviews
On Feb 21 2007, Burke's Book Store said:
This is not just as good as fantasy fiction gets but fiction in general. A gorgeous book.
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Details
- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 11595
- Title
- LITTLE, BIG
- Author
- Crowley, John
- Book Condition
- Used - Some very light spotting to fore edges of the free end-papers, a nearly fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with some foxing
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First British and first hardcover edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Victor Gollancz Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1982
- Keywords
- Fantasy . Signed
Terms of Sale
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
Biblio member since 2017
Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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- Octavo
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- Spine
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- Verso
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- Shelf Wear
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- Edges
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- Fine
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