John Crows Devil by James Marlon, Signed (5 results)

Original Wraps. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. Fine first UK printing by Oneworld. An earlier version of this novel was issued by Macmillan in a series dedicated to Caribbean writers. A new copy in perfect condition. A softback original. Signed and dated by the author to the title page: 'Marlon James 10.16.15'. No UK hardback has been issued. As a keen collector myself I make every effort to provide a high level of service. Enquiries welcomed. Signed by Author(s).

Original Wraps. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. Fine first UK printing by Oneworld. An earlier version of this novel was issued by Macmillan in a series dedicated to Caribbean writers. A new copy in perfect condition. A softback original. Signed and dated by the author to the title page: 'Marlon James 11.24.15'. This copy was signed on the author's birthday after his appearance at Waterstones' Piccadilly branch. No UK hardback has been issued. As a keen collector myself I make every effort to provide a high level of service. Enquiries welcomed. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing. This copy of "John Crow's Devil" has been SIGNED by Marlon James on the title page. This from his appearance in Brooklyn, NY on March 26, 2022. This stunning debut novel tells the story of a biblical struggle in a remote Jamaican village in 1957. With language as taut as classic works by Cormac McCarthy and a richness reminiscent of early Toni Morrison, Marlon James reveals his unique narrative command that will firmly establish his place as one of today's freshest, most talented young writers. After this first work having been rejected by 78 different publishers - number 79, Akashic Books, took a chance on this writer. The author has gone on to win the prestigious MAN Booker Prize for his "A Brief History of Seven Killings". Light bumping to book corners and edges. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition, First Printing. Signed and dated in 2006 by MARLON JAMES on the title page. By the author of the highly acclaimed Booker Prize winner "A Brief History of Seven Killings". Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Very Good +. First Edition. New York: Akashic Books, 2005. First Edition, stated first printing. Signed by Marlon James without inscription at title page. Octavo. 232pp. + advertisements. Illustrated dust jacket. Black boards stamped in silver. Light rubbing to edges of dust jacket; bookseller sticker to rear panel; boards show mild shelfwear; binding sound; previous owner's blindstamp to preliminaries, else unmarked. A Very Good or better signed copy of James' first novel which was rejected by publishers over seventy times before publication. Signed.