John Crows Devil by James: First Edition (15 results)

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- First Edition
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United KingdomBetter World Books Ltd
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Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United KingdomBetter World Books Ltd
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Condition: Good. First Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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- First Edition
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, U.S.A.Books From California
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US$ 35.00
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paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket. First Edition. First edition.
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Seller: Signature Firsts, Brecon, United KingdomSignature Firsts
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US$ 55.34
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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).

- Softcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Signature Firsts, Brecon, United KingdomSignature Firsts
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US$ 62.26
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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).
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Seller: SIGNAL BOOKS & ART, Kitchener, CanadaSIGNAL BOOKS & ART
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US$ 180.00
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st printing of the first American hardcover edition of the author's first novel. Full black cloth with white end papers and silver titles. A tight copy with no markings by a previous owner or retailer. Pages are tanned, and the top corner of the front bo…ard is bruised. The jacket is bright, crisp and price intact. It is slightly misfolded - see the photo of the spine. Also available from this bookseller is a signed American first printing of Moon Witch Spider King (NY: Riverhead, 2022).

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- First Edition
Seller: Boards & Wraps, Baltimore, U.S.A.Boards & Wraps
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US$ 250.00
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A tight and clean copy. Interior pages clean and unmarked. Some foxing to the verso of the dust jacket. 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. Photos upon request. International shipping billed at cost.; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 226 pages.
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Published by Akashic, New York 2005
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- First Edition
Seller: Books As Issued, Petaluma, U.S.A.Books As Issued
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US$ 275.00
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Printing stated. Author's first novel. John Crow's Devil is a novel about religious mania, sexual obsession, redemption, and the eternal struggle inside all of us between the righteous and the wicked. Fine, in very good dust jacket with chip to fro…nt top corner.

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- First Edition
Seller: Capitol Hill Books, ABAA, Washington, U.S.A.Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
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US$ 400.00
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Condition: Very Good +. Very Good +. New York: Akashic Books, 2005. First Edition, first printing. Octavo. 232pp. + advertisements. Illustrated dust jacket. Black boards stamped in silver; publisher's promotional postcard laid in. Light rubbing to edges of dust jacket; boards show mild shelfwear; toning to pages, else unmarked.…A Very Good or better copy of James' first novel which was rejected by publishers over seventy times before publication.
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Seller: Mike Murray - Bookseller LLC, East Windsor, U.S.A.Mike Murray - Bookseller LLC
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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 remot…e 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).
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Seller: Fahrenheit's Books, Denver, U.S.A.Fahrenheit's Books
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US$ 500.00
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition. First edition of James's first novel, hardcover, has a minor skew to the binding, moderate bumps to the spine ends with lighter wear to the cover corners, some toning to the adhesive along the edges of the paste downs and at the spine ends, a thin s…mudge to the inside of the front hinge, and a touch of shallow creasing to the corners some of the pages. Otherwise, this is a solid, tight Very Good copy in a Very Good+ dust jacket, which has light bumps with a touch of creasing to the spine ends and corners, and is wrapped in Mylar. Additional images are available upon request.
Language: English
Published by Akashic Books, New York 2005
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- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Euclid Books, Santa Monica, U.S.A.Euclid Books
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Add to basketHardcover. 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).

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Seller: Capitol Hill Books, ABAA, Washington, U.S.A.Capitol Hill Books, ABAA
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Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket 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.
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Seller: Plot Twist, Baltimore, U.S.A.Plot Twist
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US$ 800.00
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** SiGNED, 1ST EDITION, 1ST PRINTING, FULL NUMBER LINE ** Signed 1st edition with full letter line. Fine to As New copy with a Fine dust jacket. Book is tight, bright, and clean.Binding and hinges are strong, solid square boards and spine, pages lay undisturbed are bright and clean with 4 sharp page corners. Hardcover, signed fl…at first edition, Fine copy of this book with a dust jacket that is also Fine Signed by the author on title page without dedication, no other inscriptions and no owner's name, 1st impression, unread, mint condition, not price clipped, no stickers. The dustjacket is protected in a removable Brodart mylar sleeve. Best copy of this book that I could find on the internet. This copy was purchased new and only had one owner. Enjoy.
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Seller: Dan Pope Books, West Hartford, U.S.A.Dan Pope Books
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US$ 1,250.00
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First printing. A fine copy in a fine jacket. A clean copy with price ($19.95) intact on front flap. Comes with archival-quality jacket protector. A beautiful copy of Maron's debut novel. Fiction-J.