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Synopsis
This haunting jungle of a novel has been hailed as "a masterpiece" by Luis Bunuel and "one of the great novels not only of Spanish America, but of our time" by Carlos Fuentes. The story of the last member of the aristocratic Azcoitia family, a monstrous mutation protected from the knowledge of his deformity by being surrounded with other freaks as companions, The Obscene Bird of Night is a triumph of imaginative, visionary writing. Its luxuriance, fecundity, horror, and energy will not soon fade from the reader's mind. (Verba Mundi)
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Language Notes
Text: English, Spanish (translation)
Review
The story is like a great puzzle . . . invested with a vibrant, almost tangible reality. --The New York Times
Although many of the other "boom" writers may have received more attention especially Fuentes and Vargas Llosa Donoso and his masterpiece may be the most lasting, visionary, strangest of the books from this time period. Seriously, it's a novel about the last member of an aristocratic family, a monstrous mutant, who is surrounded by other freaks so as to not feel out of place. --Publishers Weekly
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The Obscene Bird of Night: A Novel
Seller: Callaghan Books South, New Port Richey, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. (On reverse of title page author states he "has made certain cuts and changes to the earlier Spanish edition." Sturdy book, quality purple cloth covers, bright gilt lettering on spine, light foxing on reverse of final end paper, DJ beneath mylar, a black background with colorful stylized illustration of naked woman on toothsome beast on front, spine and back. DJ has very light surface wear to spine bottom edge. DJ and book, both Fine. Seller Inventory # 064960
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Obscene Bird of Night (a first printing)
Published by
Jonathan Cape Ltd,uk, 1974
ISBN 10: 022400932X
ISBN 13: 9780224009324
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First Edition
Seller: S.Carter, NEWPORT, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. uk1st.edition.1st.printing/vg hardback in vg dustwrapper-please note-spotting/foxing on dustwrapper and some of the pages.nice bright dustwrapper with some edge wear.new cape pricesticker over original price on inside flap. Seller Inventory # tttwroomfcgxgz
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Obscene Bird of Night
Published by
Jonathan Cape Ltd, 1974
ISBN 10: 022400932X
ISBN 13: 9780224009324
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: HALCYON BOOKS, LONDON, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Jonathan Cape Ltd 1974. Binding firm. Pages clean and bright, no markings. Unclipped Dust Jacket. We are on holiday from 18th July-31st July items ordered during this period will be posted on our return. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING. Seller Inventory # mon0000947446
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