John Le Carre from Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB (11 results)

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. First Trade edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good+ dust-jacket with moderate edgewear and rubbing particularly to foil lettering; Our Game, a spy novel after the end of the Cold War, revolves around a breakaway attempt by Chechnya and a former British agent's attempt to track down his double-crossing old protege; 8vo; FSA.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First US Edition; First Printing. First edition/first printing in about Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The Russia House, nickname of the British Secret Intelligence Service devoted to spying on the Soviet Union, is Le Carré's story of Bartholomew "Barley" Scott Blair, protagonist, head of a modest, family owned British publishing company, and his interactions with the KGB. Basis for the major motion picture starring Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer; 8vo; [xii], 353, [3] pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first printing of the first edition in a price-clipped dust-jacket that is Nearly Fine with some edgewear; CarreJohn Le Carre's latest novel is a spy thriller set in the cold war era. It follows the intersecting lives of a British intelligence officer, a Russian defector, and a female secret agent.; 8vo; 345 pages; MR.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Second Printing. A Very Good+ Later printing that has some soiling to the black cloth boards and fraying to the corners and spine edges in a like dust-jacket with general shelfwear; The Secret Pilgrim is the story of a man who takes a journey to find himself. He begins by leaving the safety of his home and embarking on a journey that takes him to some of the most dangerous places in the world. He meets people who challenge him in ways he never thought possible, and he learns about himself and his place in the world. The Secret Pilgrim is an exciting, challenging, and ultimately rewarding read.; 8vo; 335 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition housed in a just about Fine dust-jacket that has some scuffing; In the late 1960s, British intelligence officer Harry Palmer is assigned to track down a Russian defector. As he gets closer to his target, Harry realizes that the man he's after is not just a Russian spy, but also the latest incarnation of a legendary spy known as "The Master."; 8vo; 345 pages.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Nearly Fine first edition/first printing in a just about Fine dust-jacket that has some edgewear and scuffing; The Russia House is a suspenseful novel that takes place in post-World War II London. The book follows a group of Russian refugees who have fled to England to escape the Stalinist regime. The refugees are forced to live in a house owned by a British intelligence officer, and they are constantly under surveillance. The novel is full of suspense and mystery, and it is a must-read for fans of John Le Carre.; 8vo; 353 pages.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Fourth Printing. A Near Fine Later printing that is lightly worn from age in a Very Good+ dust-jacket that sports some edgewear and a dark smudge on the upper front edge; CarreA riveting and heartbreaking novel about a young girl's journey from Belfast to London during the Troubles.; 8vo; 429 pages.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. A Near Fine edition that sports some general wear and tear in a like dust-jacket with similar wear ; CarreJohn Le Carre's The Honourable Schoolboy is the story of a young man's journey from naive youth to cynical adulthood. George Smiley is a schoolboy in the 1950s, who is gradually drawn into the world of secret intelligence. As he rises through the ranks of the British spy service, Smiley is forced to make choices that will change his life forever.; 8vo; 533 pages.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Canadian Edition; First Printing. A handsome first Canadian edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket, both showing only minor shelfwear. A nice copy; The Russia House, nickname of the British Secret Intelligence Service devoted to spying on the Soviet Union, is Le Carré's story of Bartholomew "Barley" Scott Blair, protagonist, head of a modest, family owned British publishing company, and his interactions with the KGB. Basis for the major motion picture starring Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer; 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition; First Printing. A most handsome first Impression of the first "Waterstones edition" in As New condition in alike dustwrapper with the required "Exclusive to Waterstones" and "signed by author" stickers. SIGNED by author John Le Carré on the title page. The Waterstones edition includes a five page introduction by the author; Le Carré's account of Wildlife, a counter-terror operation being mounted in Gilbraltar, Britain's most precious colony. Its purpose is to capture and abduct a high-value jihadist arms-buyer ; 8vo; [iv], v-viii, [ix-xiv], 309, [9] pages; Signed by Author.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. A Very Good first edition/first printing with fading from what appears to be damptstain on the lower edge and a cocked spine in a like dust-jacket also warped from water with some edgewear; CarréJohn Le Carré's ninth novel is a riveting and powerful story of espionage, love, and betrayal. Twenty-six-year-old Alec Leamas is an idealist who joins the British Secret Service in order to fight for a better world. But as he quickly learns, the realities of the Cold War are brutal and unyielding. Leamas is sent to Berlin to spy on the Soviet Union, and soon falls in love with the beautiful, passionate Anna. However, his superiors warn him that she is a Soviet agent, and Leamas is forced to choose between his love and his country. As the Soviet Union tightens its grip on Berlin, Leamas must choose between betraying Anna and risking his own life. With masterful storytelling and electrifying suspense, John Le Carré brings to life the height of the Cold War and the desperate, cat-and-mouse race to win the Iron Curtain.; 8vo; 301 pages.