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by Anita Brookner

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ISBN 10
0679457852
ISBN 13
9780679457855
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New York, NY: Random House. 1994. First Edition USA (1994), appears to be the second printing; no statement . of "first edition". Hardcover. Very Good+ to Near Fine in a Fine DJ: The Book shows a hint of rubbing to the lower corner tips; the binding leans ever-so-slightly but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and minor unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ is flawless; the price is intact; mylar-protected. Attractive and intact. Virtulally "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.55 x 6 x 0.9 inches) . 242 pages. Language: English. Weight: 15.9 ounces. Deckle fore-edge. First Edition USA (1994) , appears to be the second printing; no statement of "first edition". Hardback with DJ. Few writers ever attain the depth of character and emotion so succinctly captured by Anita Brookner. Her characters beckon us to read on for as we examine their lives, we find we cannot cannot help but be moved to investigate the deepest feelings and motivations in our own lives as well. Within the novel, Brookner herself becomes philosopher as she wonders about the mystery of our emotional desires and why the events of our lives turn out the way they do. Brookner captivates the reader with her own special magic; with prose that seems almost poetic and with characters so beautifully drawn they are unforgettable. .

Synopsis

Anita Brookner lives in England and is the author of seventeen novels, including Incidents in the Rue Laugier, Altered States and A Closed Eye . In addition, she has also edited The Stories of Edith Wharton and is the author of The Genius of the Future: Essays in French Art Criticism.

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Black Cat Hill Books US (US)
Seller's Inventory #
57385
Title
Visitors
Author
Anita Brookner
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Edition
of "first edition"
ISBN 10
0679457852
ISBN 13
9780679457855
Publisher
Random House
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Date Published
1994
Keywords
American, Popular, Fiction, Contemporary, Fiction, English, Literature, Fiction:, Collectible

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