LITTLE, BIG
by Crowley, John
- Used
- Condition
- Some mild soiling and shelf wear to the wrappers, title and author printed in ink to the spine, a nearly fine copy. (19618)
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1982. Advance copy (uncorrected proof) of the first British edition. Some mild soiling and shelf wear to the wrappers, title and author printed in ink to the spine, a nearly fine copy. (19618). Octavo, printed wrappers. 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
- Seller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 19618
- Title
- LITTLE, BIG
- Author
- Crowley, John
- Book Condition
- Used - Some mild soiling and shelf wear to the wrappers, title and author printed in ink to the spine, a nearly fine copy. (19618)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Advance copy (uncorrected proof) of the first British edition
- Publisher
- Victor Gollancz Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1982
- Keywords
- Fantasy . Proofs
Terms of Sale
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives mis-described or damaged.
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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- Shelf Wear
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- Wrappers
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