Isbn: 9781784742829 - the Porpoise (32 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Just downright brilliant. a transcendant, transporting experience ObserverA full-throttle blast of storytelling mastery Max PorterA newborn baby is the sole survivor of a terrifying plane crash. She is raised in wealthy isolation by an overprotective father. She knows nothing of the rumours about a beautiful young woman, hidden from the world.When a suitor visits, he understands far more than he should. Forced to run for his life, he escapes aboard The Porpoise, an assassin on his tail So begins a wild adventure of a novel, damp with salt spray, blood and tears.A novel that leaps from the modern era to ancient times; a novel that soars, and sails, and burns long and bright; a novel that almost drowns in grief yet swims ashore.Pirates rampage, a princess wins a wrestlers hand, and ghost women with lampreys teeth drag a man to hell and in which the members of a shattered family, adrift in a violent world, journey towards a place called home.'A breathless, delightful, utterly absorbing read' Guardian. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

hardcover. 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. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers.…

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: 47167784. 1789030593. 9/10/2026 8:56:33 AM.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Printing. 162 X 32 X 240 millimeters; 336 pages; Signed by Author. Signed by Author(s). Book.

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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very 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.…

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Condition: as new. Wie neu/Like new.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. APPEARS VERY LITTLE READ.1st printing. Minimal wear to book. 317 pages. Pages are clean,bright and tight. No name or inscription. Signed by author label on front dust jakcet.Minor marks on page fore edge. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition; First Printing. 317 pages; dog-earing to the top corner of a couple of pages. Light rubbing to DJ. Light yellowing to pages. Minor smudges to the exterior edges of textblock. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing UK hardback, 2019 Chatto & Windus. The book is in fine condition, the dustjacket is in fine condition. Not price clipped. Signed by the author. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Author signed direct to title page - 1st printing. Complete number line starting with "1". New - Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hard cover, with unclipped dust jacket, both in very good condition. Light shelf and handling wear only. Boards are in fine condition, with a porpoise stamped to front cover. Pageblock lightly tanned, leading into page edges. Within, pages are tightly bound, and are 'as unread'. CN. Used.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. First edition, first printing hardcover with unclipped dust jacket, in very good condition. Jacket edges are creased, and spine ends are bumped. Content is clean and tightly-bound. LW. Used.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Great copy. Presents as new (see pictures). All our books at the moment are reduced so the price you see reflects a 33% discount. You may be interested in The Literaticus Book Service. We specialise in tracking down those harder to find editions, among other bookish services such as gift fulfilment. Get in touch to send us your Book Wants or ask a bookish question. If this is intended as a gift, please email first and I can gift wrap for no extra charge. If you would like special delivery but don't see an option for it, just email first and I'll obtain a quote. If you have any questions, require more information or if you would like more pictures, do not hesitate to get in touch.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. The author has signed this volume on the title page. The dark blue boards have a stamped porpoise on the front board and white lettering on the spine cover. The end papers are decorated with an abstract woodland scene with a deer in white on front end papers but just the forest on the rear end papers. There are 315 pages to this volume. The book is clean and bright internally and externally. The dust wrapper is without rips, tears or soiling and is currently protected by a clear removable cover. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition with complete number line, hardcover, signed by Haddon on the title page, has a tiny lean to the binding, mild bumps to the spine ends, and a touch of shelfwear to the cover corners, otherwise a solid, tight, clean Very Good+ copy in an unclipped Near Fine dust jacket, which has a hint of wear to the corners. Jacket is wrapped in a Mylar cover. Signed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. True first British printing (full print run includes '1'). With original unclipped jacket (£18.99). Jacket has very minor patchy edge/shelf wear and minor pushing/rubbing to head/tail of spine and to corners. Boards are near fine with a hint of pushing to corners and minor pushing/rubbing to head/tail of spine. Pages are clean and the binding is tight. No other faults. A nice copy. All books described honestly and accurately. Paypal accepted.…

Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A near fine UK first edition, first printing hardback in a near fine dustjacket fitted with a protective and removable mylar sleeve - My books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED BY MARK HADDON. Signed by Author(s).…

hard. Condition: fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. Signed first edition (First edition, first printing, signed by the author) 'Just downright brilliant. a transcendant, transporting experience' Observer 'A full-throttle blast of storytelling mastery' Max Porter A newborn baby is the sole survivor of a terrifying plane crash. She is raised in wealthy isolation by an overprotective father. She knows nothing of the rumours about a beautiful young woman, hidden from the world. When a suitor visits, he understands far more than he should. Forced to run for his life, he escapes aboard The Porpoise, an assassin on his tail. So begins a wild adventure of a novel, damp with salt spray, blood and tears. A novel that leaps from the modern era to ancient times; a novel that soars, and sails, and burns long and bright; a novel that almost drowns in grief yet swims ashore. Pirates rampage, a princess wins a wrestler's hand, and ghost women with lampreys' teeth drag a man to hell - and in which the members of a shattered family, adrift in a violent world, journey towards a place called home. 'A breathless, delightful, utterly absorbing read' Guardian.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Fine in fine wrapper. First printing. Signed copy, to title page. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. A newborn baby is the sole survivor of a terrifying plane crash. She is raised in wealthy isolation by an overprotective father. She knows nothing of the rumours about a beautiful young woman, hidden from the world. When a suitor visits, he understands far more than he should. Forced to run for his life, he escapes aboard The Porpoise, an assassin on his tail. So begins a wild adventure of a novel, damp with salt spray, blood and tears. A novel that leaps from the modern era to ancient times; a novel that soars, and sails, and burns long and bright; a novel that almost drowns in grief yet swims ashore. Pirates rampage, a princess wins a wrestler's hand, and ghost women with lampreys' teeth drag a man to hell - and in which the members of a shattered family, adrift in a violent world, journey towards a place called home. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Signed hardback copy Hand signed by Mark Haddon to the title page. Signed by Author(s).