Funny Boy
by Selvadurai, Shyam
Funny Boy is a first-person novel by Canadian author Shyam Selvadurai. First published by McClelland and Stewart in September 1994, the novel won the Lambda Literary Award for gay male fiction and the Books in Canada First Novel Award. Set in Sri Lanka where Selvadurai grew up, Funny Boy is constructed in the form of six poignant stories about a boy coming to age within an wealthy Tamil family in Colombo.
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Funny Boy : A Novel
by Selvadurai, Shyam ( SIGNED )
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- Used - Fine
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- Fine
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- First American Edition
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- 1996
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- Hardcover
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- 9780688145958
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Victoria, British Columbia, CAN
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: William Morrow and Company, 1996. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First American Edition. Fine, unread copy in a fine jacket. Signed boldly on the title page.. Item Price
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Funny Boy: A Novel
by Selvadurai, Shyam
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- As New
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- 1st Edition 1st Printing
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- 1996
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- Hardcover
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- 9780688145958
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Rockville, Maryland, USA
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William Morrow & Co, 1996. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. This 1994 debut novel is about a Sri Lankan boy from a large upper class family coming-of-age during a time of ethnic tension and civil unrest. It won the Smithbooks/Books in Canada First Novel Award and in 2020 was adapted for Netflix by Deepa Mehta.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Funny Boy: a novel
by Selvadurai, Shyam
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- 1994
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- Hardcover
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- 9780688145958
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San Francisco, California, USA
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New York: William Morrow and Company, 1994. Hardcover. 310p., very good first US edition, first printing stated in quarter-cloth boards and unclipped dj. Gay coming of age novel by a Sri Lankan immigrant to Canada - and winner of both a Lambda Literary Award and a Books in Canada first novel award. Item Price
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Funny Boy
by Selvadurai, Shyam
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- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- 4th Printing
- Published
- 1997
- Binding
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780156005005
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Webster, New York, USA
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New York: Harcourt Brace, 1997. 4th Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 5x0x7. 4th printing. Faintly rubbed. 1997 Trade Paperback. Set in Sri Lanka, this poignant coming-of-age novel charts a boy's loss of innocence as he grapples with family conflict, political realities and his homosexuality. Item Price
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Funny Boy: A Novel
by Shyam Selvadurai
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- As New
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Published
- 1996
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- 9780688145958
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Brattleboro, Vermont, USA
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1st printing. As New hardcover in Near Fine DJ. Bright, clean, square covers and spine; tightly bound; bright, crisp, clean interior. DJ is bright, clean and complete; some shelf-scuffing. 8vo, 308 pp. This is a new, unread book. Item Price
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Funny Boy: A Novel
by Selvadurai, Shyam
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- New
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- 2015-07-14
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- Paperback
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- 9780062392985
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Fairfax Station, Virginia, USA
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William Morrow Paperbacks, 2015-07-14. Paperback. New. Item Price
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Funny Boy (Harvest Book)
by Selvadurai, Shyam
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- Used - Very Good
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- 1997-06-18
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- Paperback
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- 9780156005005
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Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Harvest Books, 1997-06-18. paperback. Very Good. 5x0x7. Item Price
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Funny Boy
by Selvadurai, Shyam
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- As New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1994
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- Soft cover
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- 9780771079504
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Arden, Ontario, CAN
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Toronto: McClelland & Stewart Ltd, 1994. 1st Edition . Soft cover. As New. The writers debut novel. French wraps.
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Funny Boy : A Novel
by Selvadurai, Shyam
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Mishawaka, Indiana, USA
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HarperCollins Publishers. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Item Price
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Funny Boy (Harvest Book)
by Selvadurai, Shyam
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- Used - Good
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- 1997-06-19
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- Paperback
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- 9780156005005
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Kennebunkport, Maine, USA
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Harvest Books, 1997-06-19. Paperback. Good. . Unconditional money back guarantee. Item Price
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Funny Boy : A Novel
by Selvadurai, Shyam
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- Used - Good
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- Very Good
- Published
- 1994
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- Hardcover
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- 9780688145958
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Brockport, New York, USA
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NY: WILLIAM MORROW & CO., 1994. Hardcover. Good/Very Good. Hardcover First U.S. Book Is Good / Jacket Is Very Good X LIB Forced opening between pages 144 & 145. Usual library markings. X Library which may have a protective mylar covering on DJ from day… Read more about this item Item Price
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Funny Boy: A Novel
by Selvadurai, Shyam
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- Used: Good
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- 2015-07-14
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- Paperback
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- 9780062392985
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HOUSTON, Texas, USA
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William Morrow Paperbacks, 2015-07-14. Paperback. Used: Good. Item Price
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Funny Boy
by Selvadurai, Shyam
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- Used - NF in Wraps
- Edition
- Second Printing
- Published
- 1994
- ISBN
- 9780771079504
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Victoria, British Columbia, CAN
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Toronto : McClelland and Stewart , 1994 . Second Printing . NF in Wraps . 8VO . In Wraps as issued. SIGNED by the author on the title page. Remainder mark on foreedge. Item Price
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Funny Boy
by Shyam Selvadurai
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- Used - Good
- Published
- 2015
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- Paperback
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- 9780062392985
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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HarperCollins Publishers, 2015. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Funny Boy
by Shyam Selvadurai
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- 2015
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HarperCollins Publishers, 2015. Paperback. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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Funny Boy (Harvest Book)
by Selvadurai, Shyam
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- Used - Good
- ISBN
- 9780156005005
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Frederick, Maryland, USA
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Mariner Books. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Item Price
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Funny Boy
by Selvadurai, Shyam
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- 1996
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780688145958
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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William Morrow & Company, 1996. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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Funny Boy
by Shyam Selvadurai
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- Used - Good
- Published
- 1994
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780140250046
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Jelutong, Pulau Pinang, MYS
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New Delhi: Penguin Books, 1994. Paperback. Good. An award winning novel of a young boy growing up in Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital, and coming to terms with both his own homosexuality and the racism suffered by his own minority ethnic group in the midst of Sri Lanka's civil war. Good Paperback. 316 pages. Weight: 0.5 kg Post free… Read more about this item Item Price
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Funny Boy : A Novel
by Shyam Selvadurai
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- 2015
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780062392985
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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HarperCollins Publishers, 2015. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket… Read more about this item Item Price
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Funny Boy
by Shyam Selvadurai
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- 1997
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780156005005
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 1997. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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