The Old Man of Barrow, a mighty, secretive magician, attempts to guide his city by controlling individual lives. He's constantly frustrated, first by his insane son and later by events that slip from his grasp. The stories' individuals constantly wrest the future from his control, never recognizing it. Gradually leaving his puppeteering behind, the Old Man watches as Barrowmen march into their own futures. From his defeat of his crazed son, to his rescue of his wandering second son, to a self-elevated slum girl, to a too-honest gate guard, to a guileless Prince who rescues his city from a calendar crisis, to a struggling young inventor, to an adventuring pair who discover more than they meant to: The city struggles onward.
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Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Old Man of Barrow, a mighty, secretive magician, attempts to guide his city by controlling individual lives. He's constantly frustrated, first by his insane son and later by events that slip from his grasp. The stories' individuals constantly wrest the future from his control, never recognizing it. Gradually leaving his puppeteering behind, the Old Man watches as Barrowmen march into their own futures. From his defeat of his crazed son, to his rescue of his wandering second son, to a self-elevated slum girl, to a too-honest gate guard, to a guileless Prince who rescues his city from a calendar crisis, to a struggling young inventor, to an adventuring pair who discover more than they meant to: The city struggles onward. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798245033211
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Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Old Man of Barrow, a mighty, secretive magician, attempts to guide his city by controlling individual lives. He's constantly frustrated, first by his insane son and later by events that slip from his grasp. The stories' individuals constantly wrest the future from his control, never recognizing it. Gradually leaving his puppeteering behind, the Old Man watches as Barrowmen march into their own futures. From his defeat of his crazed son, to his rescue of his wandering second son, to a self-elevated slum girl, to a too-honest gate guard, to a guileless Prince who rescues his city from a calendar crisis, to a struggling young inventor, to an adventuring pair who discover more than they meant to: The city struggles onward. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798245033211
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