John Sligo (30 results)

Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st UK Edition. Near Fine, Mild Shelfwear/Near Fine, Mild Edgewear. 1st UK Edition. Thriller. Jacket by Jefferson Godwin. Expanded condition report/scan on request.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 300 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout. A Thriller Which Lays Bare The Face Of Italian Power-politics.

Softcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. Early Edition. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 337 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Edges foxed and browned. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Fiction; ISBN: 0140098801. ISBN/EAN: 9780140098808. Library of Congress No: 88152434. Dewey Code: NZ823/.2. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: RB12829. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. 337 pages. Cover worn.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 337 pages. Spine chippedEditorial Reviews From Publishers Weekly Comprising three novellas, this une ven book is at once compelling and disturbing. Preoccupied by war and death, Sli go's characters search for meaning within the narrow confines of rural New Zeala nd. A New Eden? chronicles the tragedies and triumphs of a family seeking an alt ernative to the provincial views and lifestyles of their fellow villagers, who r un the gamut from anti-Communist, mean-spirited gossips to soldiers who glorify war because it provides a temporary escape. Nicholas Fieschi, dying of leukemia, returns to New Zealand to make peace with himself and his family in Going Home, a powerful, lyrical meditation on the search for transcendence. Burnham Camp, t he weakest entry, encapsulates Sligo's view of New Zealand: A country which dedi cated its energies to monotony, equality and Rugby. And . . . incoherence when f aced with life or death. Unfortunately, events in these pieces often occur hapha zardly, and some observations meant to carry philosophical weight are trite. The drawbacks are counterbalanced, though, by Sligo's astute probing of eternity, a nd by moments of enlightenment and mystic wisdom that are strewn throughout like gems. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 337 pages.

Paperback. [Author], [Publisher]. NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: John Sligo Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 337 The book titled Sligo John : Final Things by the author John Sligo. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title. Paperback. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. 300 pages. 300 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout. A Thri ller Which Lays Bare The Face Of Italian Power-politics.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. First.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. pp.xvi+393 +ads. 20cm. Soft covers. Inside covers tanned. Publisher's Review slip loosely inserted. A very good clean copy. (Fiction by the New Zealand author and broadcaster).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Octavo in black and white wrappers and yellow spine; 391 pages; 20 cm.; lightly worn wrappers rubbing and bumps; no tears; light shelfwear; leaves are lightly bumped and soiled at the open corners; but the copy is overall attractive; pages are clean and free of markings and creases; binding is tight; a solid reading copy; out of print; scarce. In English. Good(+) copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. This copy is in unread condition.

Octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

Octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

Octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples.Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. A very good copy with just a corner clipping to the front endpaper to remove a name. The dust jacket is intact and bright.

Super Octavo Softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

first edition hardcover in dustwrapper; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. 80 pages. card covers slight corner wear & light crease.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First edition. 80 pages.

Paperback. Condition: Very good. Octavo yellow spine; 391 pages; 20 cm. Scarce Women poets, Greek. A novel. Very good; slightly creased corners. A mildy worn, read copy.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 80 pages. ex library.

Condition: Gut. Erste Auflage dieser Ausgabe. 337 Seiten. Guter Zustand. Comprising three novellas, this uneven book is at once compelling and disturbing. Preoccupied by war and death, Sligo's characters search for meaning within the narrow confines of rural New Zealand. "A New Eden?" chronicles the tragedies and triumphs of a family seeking an alternative to the provincial views and lifestyles of their fellow villagers, who run the gamut from anti-Communist, mean-spirited gossips to soldiers who glorify war because it provides a temporary escape. Nicholas Fieschi, dying of leukemia, returns to New Zealand to make peace with himself and his family in "Going Home," a powerful, lyrical meditation on the search for transcendence. "Burnham Camp," the weakest entry, encapsulates Sligo's view of New Zealand: "A country which dedicated its energies to monotony, equality and Rugby. And . . . incoherence when faced with life or death." Unfortunately, events in these pieces often occur haphazardly, and some observations meant to carry philosophical weight are trite. The drawbacks are counterbalanced, though, by Sligo's astute probing of eternity, and by moments of enlightenment and mystic wisdom that are strewn throughout like gems. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 300 Taschenbuch. Kartoniert. Dieses Buch ist in englischer Sprache.…

Condition: Good. Condizioni dettagliate: , copertina flessibile.

Condition: new. Expédition le jour même. Libraire depuis 23 ans. Envoi soigné avec suivi.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1847 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 38 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 38.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1877. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 388, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 388 388.…