Synopsis
Language:Chinese.Paperback. Pub Date :2010-5-1 Pages:. 167 A poignant and fantastical first novel by a timeless new literary voice With all the elements of a classic fable. vivid descriptions. and a wholly unique style. this idiosyncratic debut introduces a new and exciting voice to readers of such authors as George Saunders. Kurt Vonnegut. and Yann Martel. In Light Boxes. the inhabitants of one closely-knit town are experiencing perpetual February. It turns out that a god-like spirit who lives in the sky . named February. is punishing the town for flying. and bans flight of all kind. including hot air balloons and even childrens kites. Its February who makes the sun nothing but a faint memory. who blankets the ground with snow. who freezes the rivers and the lakes. As endless February continues. children go missing and more and more adults become nearly catatonic with depre...
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Shane Jones was born in February of 1980. His poetry and short fiction have appeared in numerous literary journals, including New York Tyrant, Unsaid, Typo, and Pindeldyboz. He lives in upstate New York. This is his first novel.
Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
View an excerpt from Light Boxes.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Light Boxes
Seller Image
Light Boxes: Shane Jones
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A tan to the pages. Foxing to the pages. Seller Inventory # rev9453447180
Buy Used
US$ 1.67
US$ 6.19 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Light Boxes: Shane Jones
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001937888
Buy Used
US$ 1.33
US$ 7.54 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
Light Boxes: Shane Jones
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR006705330
Buy Used
US$ 1.33
US$ 7.54 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Light Boxes
Seller: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Seller Inventory # 1280827
Buy Used
US$ 4.89
US$ 21.52 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Light Boxes: A Novel
Seller: Rheinberg-Buch Andreas Meier eK, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Taschenbuch. Condition: Sehr gut. Gebraucht - Sehr gut Leichte Lagerspuren -Viele hundert Tage schon währt die kalte Herrschaft des Februars: Der Wechsel der Jahreszeiten ist außer Kraft gesetzt, finstere Priester patrouillieren, Papierdrachen dürfen nicht mehr zum Himmel aufsteigen, Kinder verschwinden im Wald. Traurigkeit legt sich über die Stadt wie der Schnee, der endlos fällt, doch die Erinnerung an warme Tage lebt weiter. Die Stadt beschließt, in den Kampf zu ziehen, den Winter zu besiegen, und Thaddeus, der Ballonfahrer, soll ihr Anführer sein. Doch dann stößt Thaddeus in einer Hütte am Waldrand auf den Februar selbst - und es ist ein Mann, der eine Geschichte schreibt: die Geschichte der Stadt . 176 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # INF1001478034
Buy Used
US$ 9.77
US$ 19.93 shipping
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Light Boxes
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 176 pages. 5.75x4.37x0.83 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk0241144957
Buy New
US$ 29.83
US$ 13.46 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Light Boxes: Shane Jones (a first printing)
Seller: S.Carter, NEWPORT, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. uk1st.edition.1st.printing.near fine card covers in near fine dustwrapper.2 copies. Seller Inventory # kkkqwroomghbg
Buy Used
US$ 34.66
US$ 27.05 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Light Boxes. Thaddeus und der Februar, englische Ausgabe
Published by
Penguin Books UK, 2010
ISBN 10: 0241144957
ISBN 13: 9780241144954
New
Kartoniert / Broschiert
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. February is persecuting the townspeople. It has been winter for more than three hundred days. All forms of flight are banned and the children have started to disappear, taken from their beds in the middle of the night. And somewhere on the outskirts of the . Seller Inventory # 396016499
Buy New
US$ 22.98
US$ 57.00 shipping
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Light Boxes
Print on DemandSeller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Viele hundert Tage schon währt die kalte Herrschaft des Februars: Der Wechsel der Jahreszeiten ist außer Kraft gesetzt, finstere Priester patrouillieren, Papierdrachen dürfen nicht mehr zum Himmel aufsteigen, Kinder verschwinden im Wald. Traurigkeit legt sich über die Stadt wie der Schnee, der endlos fällt, doch die Erinnerung an warme Tage lebt weiter. Die Stadt beschließt, in den Kampf zu ziehen, den Winter zu besiegen, und Thaddeus, der Ballonfahrer, soll ihr Anführer sein. Doch dann stößt Thaddeus in einer Hütte am Waldrand auf den Februar selbst - und es ist ein Mann, der eine Geschichte schreibt: die Geschichte der Stadt . Seller Inventory # 9780241144954
Buy New
US$ 33.53
US$ 70.65 shipping
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available