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The Satanic Verses
by Salman Rushdie
The Satanic Verses is a novel written by Salman Rushdie, published in 1988. It weaves together multiple narratives and explores themes of identity, religion, and cultural conflict, including the idea of cultural hybridity and the ways in which individuals negotiate their identities in a multicultural world. The novel begins with a fictionalized version of the true story of the hijacking of an airplane from Bombay to London, which ends with the two main characters, Gibreel and Saladin, miraculously...
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Srimad Bhagavatam
by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
The Bhāgavata Purāṇa (also known as Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, or Bhāgavata) is one of the "Maha" Puranic texts of Hindu literature, with its primary focus on bhakti (devotion) to the incarnations of Vishnu, particularly Krishna. The Sanskrit text comprises twelve skandas (cantos or books) and 13,216 verses by one count. The Bhāgavata includes many stories well known in Hindu tradition, including the various avatars of Vishnu and the life of Krishna.
The Painter Of Signs
by R K Narayan
For Raman the sign painter, life is a familiar and satisfying routine. A man of simple, rational ways, he lives with his pious aunt and prides himself on his creative work. But all that changes when he meets Daisy, a thrillingly independent young woman who wishes to bring birth control to the area. Hired to create signs for her clinics, Raman finds himself smitten by a love he cannot understand, much less avoid-and soon realizes that life isn't so routine anymore. Set in R. K. Narayan's fictional city of...
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Nightrunners Of Bengal
by John Masters
Nightrunners of Bengal is the title of the first novel by John Masters. It was published in the United States in January 1951, and at first attracted severe criticism from some reviewers who objected to what they regarded as its imperialist viewpoint and graphic depiction of acts of savagery. However, it was made the American Literary Guild's Book of the Month on publication, and was widely sold.
Sacred Games
by Vikram Chandra
Seven years in the making, Sacred Games is an epic of exceptional richness and power. Vikram Chandra's novel draws the reader deep into the life of Inspector Sartaj Singh—and into the criminal underworld of Ganesh Gaitonde, the most wanted gangster in India.Sartaj, one of the very few Sikhs on the Mumbai police force, is used to being identified by his turban, beard and the sharp cut of his trousers. But "the silky Sikh" is now past forty, his marriage is over and his career prospects are on the slide....
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Indian Fiction Books & Ephemera
River of Smoke
by Ghosh, Amitav
New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2011. First US Edition/First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. First American Edition stated with full number line down to and including 1. In blue boards and gilt to spine. Some wear to bottom edge of front board and head of spine. Jacket is unclipped with light edgewear.
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A$22.81
The Lives of Others
by Neel Mukherjee
First UK Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. SIGNED by the author to the title page. An outstanding copy of this novel, short listed for the Booker Prize. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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A$76.05
The Solitude Of Emperors
by David Davidar
First UK Edition/First Printing with the complete number line: A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no visible flaws. SIGNED and dated by the author on the title page. An outstanding copy of this novel set in India, by the author of "The House of Blue Mangoes". Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.
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A$60.84
Shame
by Rushdie Salman
Vintage, 1995. Softcover. Good/No Jacket. 200x130x20mm. 200x130x20mm+203g . . Vintage. . 1995. . . . Pp287. Soft covers; edges have slight creasing. Good clean copy: Image is ALWAYS of the ACTUAL BOOK: Book and or Jacket may have names. dedications. marks. tears. foxing. browned pages. creasing and losses unless otherwise noted.. . . . . Domestic_tracked_OR_registered_flat_rate_FOR_THIS_ITEM_Within_Australia:_AU$12.00
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A$17.00
The Doings Of Dooki
by Hughes Jean
Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 1945. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 185x120x8mm. 185x120x8mm+133g . . Oxford University Press. Melbourne. 1945. First Edition. . . Pp96. Leighton House; London Humphrey Milford: 1st Australian Edition. 'The Story of an Indian Boy'. Hard matt boards; . Book boards have staining as does the bottom 1cm of some pages; does not interfere with the text. Binding tight; a good copy: Image is ALWAYS of the ACTUAL BOOK: Book and or Jacket may have names....
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A$22.80
Across the Lakes
by Amal Chatterjee
First Edition; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, in as new and unread condition. Author's First Book. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective cover and will ship in a sturdy box.
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A$38.02
The Great Indian Novel
by Shashi Tharoor
First UK Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket with only light age-toning to the text block, mild fading to the jacket spine, and minor rubbing to the panel ends and edges, else Fine. An outstanding copy of this work of Indian literature, scarce in the first UK (true first) printing. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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A$114.07
The Sandglass
by Romesh Gunesekera
First UK Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no significant flaws. SIGNED by the author on the title page. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in archival protection and shipped in a sturdy box.
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A$38.02
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Studies in Modern Indian Fiction in English [2 Volumes] Signed by Author
by Williams, Haydn Moore
Calcutta: Writers Workshop. 1973. Octavo Size. Two (2) volumes. Very Good condition, (Issued without Dustjacket). Attractive linen bindings. Spines a little faded. Both Volumes SIGNED by the author (first name). 182 pages (2 vols). Hayden Williams was Professor of English at the Adelaide University at the time of publication. He had previously been Visiting Professor in Jadavpur University. A critical examination of fiction in English by Indian authors. Volume 1 contains a section on the origins of...
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A$50.00
The Sea of Poppies
by Ghosh, Amitav
New Delhi: Penguin/Viking, 2008. First Indian Edition/1st Printing. Hardcover. Good/Very Good. The wonderful first book in the author's acclaimed trilogy. Full number line down to and including 1. In black boards and red spine with gilt. Three of corners bumped and wear at speine ends with 1/4 inch nick to head of spine. Jacket has edgewear/nicks and some light soiling. Price of Rs 599 on barcode which has scarring above due to sticker removal.
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A$30.42
Shame
by Rushdie Salman
London: Jonathan Cape, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 220x145x25mm. 220x145x25mm+490g . . 500g Postage Incorrect see below for 1kg . . Jonathan Cape. London. 1983. First Edition. 3rd Printing. . Pp287: Image is ALWAYS of the ACTUAL BOOK: Book and or Jacket may have names. dedications. marks. tears. foxing. browned pages. creasing and losses unless otherwise noted.. . . Australia_Post_Zoned_International_Shipping_Rates_FOR_THIS_PARCEL . . AP-Zone1_NZ:_AU$28.20 . ....
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A$51.00
A Fine Balance
by Mistry, Rohinton
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1996. First US Edition/First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Good. The author's masterpiece. First U.S. Edition stated. In black boards with red type and design motif and red spine cloth with gilt to type.Some fading to spine ends. Sharp corners, clean interior and tight binding. Jacket is price-clipped with wear/flaking to spine ends and a fair amount of fading to spine and adjacent portions of panels.
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A$22.81
Karma Cola
by Mehta, Gita
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. By the author of River Sutra. Remainder mark to bottom page ends, else Near Fine/Near Fine
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A$15.21
Shilappadikaram - The Ankle Bracelet
by Adigal Prince Llango
London: George Allen and Unwin, 1967. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 205x135x20mm. 205x135x20mm+360g . . George Allen and Unwin. London. 1967. First Edition. . . : Image is ALWAYS of the ACTUAL BOOK: Book and or Jacket may have names. dedications. marks. tears. foxing. browned pages. creasing and losses unless otherwise noted.. . . . . Domestic_tracked_OR_registered_flat_rate_FOR_THIS_ITEM_Within_Australia:_AU$12.00
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A$34.00
The Romantics
by Pankaj Mishra
First Edition in India/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only a faint sticker smudge to the back panel, else as new and unread. SIGNED by the author to the title page. A pristine copy of this novel from the award winning Indian essayist Mishra. Not remaindered, not price clipped (price in Rupees), not ex-library; in a fresh Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
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A$152.10
A New World
by Chaudhuri, Amit
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2000. First US Edition/First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Unread and unclipped. Nice copy.
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A$15.21
I Am an Executioner: Love Stories
by Rajesh Parameswaran
Stated First Edition; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only trivial shelf wear. SIGNED by the author on the title page. An outstanding copy of this author's first published collection of short stories. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in archival protection.
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A$53.24
Midnight's Children
by Rushdie, Salman
New York: Bard/Avon Books, 1982. First US Edition Thus/First Printing. Paperback. Very Good/N/A. First Bard Printing stated with full number line 10-1. The first US mass market edition. Square with minimal creasing to spine, edgewear and price partially inked out in three places. Text block tanned. Binding solid.
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A$38.02
River of Smoke
by Amitav Ghosh
First UK Edition/First Printing with a "1" on the copyright page: A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no apparent flaws, as new and unread. SIGNED by the author on the title page. An outstanding copy of this novel by the award winning author of "Sea of Poppies", "The Circle of Reason", etc. This title somewhat scarce in collectible condition and signed. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.
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A$106.47
Heaven's Edge
by Romesh Gunesekera
First UK Edition/First Printing with the complete number line; A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with no significant flaws. SIGNED by the author on the title page. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in archival protection and shipped in a sturdy box.
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A$38.02
The White Tiger
by Adiga Aravind
London: Atlantic Books, 2008. Softcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 210x145x25mm. 210x145x25mm+436g . . 500g Postage Incorrect see below for 1kg . . Atlantic Books. London. 2008. . . . : Image is ALWAYS of the ACTUAL BOOK: Book and or Jacket may have names. dedications. marks. tears. foxing. browned pages. creasing and losses unless otherwise noted.. . . Australia_Post_Zoned_International_Shipping_Rates_FOR_THIS_PARCEL . . AP-Zone1_NZ:_AU$28.20 . . AP-Zone3_Canada_USA:_AU$45.20 . ....
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A$51.00
River of Fire (Aag Ka Darya)
by Qurratulain Hyder
First Indian Edition/First Printing; A Very Good or better book in a Near Fine dust jacket. An outstanding copy of this landmark historical novel by one of the leading writers of Urdu fiction in India, this book described as one of "the Indian Subcontinent's best known novels"; this book very scarce in the first Indian hardcover printing and a must have for the Indian fiction collection. This copy is in very good condition with a square, tight binding, bright spine lettering over black boards, and clean,...
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A$380.25
A Fine Balance
by Mistry, Rohinton
Toronto: McLelland & Stewart Inc. , 1995. First Canadian Edition/First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The author's masterpiece in the original First Canadian Edition. Full number line 5 to 1. In beige boards with light dings to top corners and some wear at spine ends. Interior clean and binding solid. Jacket is unclipped with edgewear, small tear to heel of spine and rubbing to top corners.
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A$38.02
The House of Blue Mangoes
by David Davidar
First UK Edition/First Printing: A Near Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only light foxing to the page edges, else Fine/Fine. SIGNED by the author on the title page. An outstanding copy of this author's debut novel, getting scarce in collectible condition and signed. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.
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A$53.24
The Club
by Indira Mahindra
London: Bodley Head, 1984. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 225x140x20mm. 225x140x20mm+335g . . Bodley Head. London. 1984. . . . India; 159: Image is ALWAYS of the ACTUAL BOOK: Book and or Jacket may have names. dedications. marks. tears. foxing. browned pages. creasing and losses unless otherwise noted.. . . . . Domestic_tracked_OR_registered_flat_rate_FOR_THIS_ITEM_Within_Australia:_AU$12.00
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A$22.80
