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Published by Holt & Company, Henry, 2009
ISBN 10: 0805089934ISBN 13: 9780805089936
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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Published by St. Martin's Griffin, 2010
ISBN 10: 0805092463ISBN 13: 9780805092462
Seller: Decluttr, Kennesaw, GA, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: Very Good. 1710278496. 3/12/2024 9:21:36 PM.
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Published by Vintage Books, 2009
ISBN 10: 0099502720ISBN 13: 9780099502722
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Book
Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
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Published by Chatto & Windus, 2008
ISBN 10: 0701180617ISBN 13: 9780701180614
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Book
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by Chatto & Windus, 2008
ISBN 10: 0701180617ISBN 13: 9780701180614
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. The Green board has gilt on the spine of the book. The boards are a little shelf rubbed, minor marks and edge worn. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
Published by Henry Holt and Co, New York, 2009
ISBN 10: 0805089934ISBN 13: 9780805089936
Seller: Brenner's Collectable Books ABAA, IOBA, Manasquan, NJ, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 8vo., 370pp. Sharp First Edition, First Printing with full number sequence. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($27.00), is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases or tears. A beautiful collectable copy at a great price.
Published by Chatto & Windus 2008, 2008
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
First Edition
First edition, ex library, octavo hardcover(VG) in d/w (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.
Published by Henry Holt & Co., 2009
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. light shelf wear on the jacket. book is neat and clean. excellent binding. may require extra postage outside South Africa. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
Published by Vintage Books, 2009,, 2009
ISBN 10: 0099521245ISBN 13: 9780099521242
Seller: BRIMSTONES, Lewes, United Kingdom
Book
paperback, 370pp, illustrated, edges slightly browning, otherwise clean and sound, no inscriptions, light creasing on spine, Good condition.ISBN: 97800995212429780099502722.
Published by Henry Holt and Company, New York, 2009
Seller: Minotavros Books, ABAC ILAB, Whitby, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st American Edition. 8vo. Quarter red paper, black paper boards. xiv, 370 pp. B&W photos. Fine.
Published by Chatto & Windus, 2008
ISBN 10: 0701180617ISBN 13: 9780701180614
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 370pp Illus.
Published by Henry Holt & Co, New York, 2009
Seller: Bauer Rare Books, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
First American edition. 8vo. [xiv], 370 pp. Frontispiece. Illustrations. Cloth binding in unclipped dustwrapper, fine condition. (43552).
Published by Chatto & Windus 2008, 2008
Seller: Peter J. Hadley Bookseller ABA ILAB, Ludlow, United Kingdom
First Edition
Near Fine in publishers cloth in like dsutjacket. 1st edition, 1st issue. ISBN 0701180617.
Published by Henry Holt and Company, New York, 2008
ISBN 10: 0805089934ISBN 13: 9780805089936
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. An unblemished first Printing of the First Edition housed in a mildly shelfworn yet equally Fine dust-jacket; Wilde built his life around books. He read everything he could get his hands on, from classical Greek and Roman writers to the scandalous novels of the Victorian era. Wright tells the story of Wilde's life and his love of reading, exploring the ways in which books shaped Wilde's life and helped to define his unique style.; 8vo; 370 pages.
Published by Henry Holt and Company, New York, 2008
ISBN 10: 0805089934ISBN 13: 9780805089936
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. An unblemished first Printing of the First Edition housed in a mildly shelfworn dust-jacket that is Fine but also has a minor crease to the upper rear edge; Oscar Wilde's life is a story of books. He was born in 1854 in Dublin, Ireland, and as a child, he was fascinated by the printed word. From an early age, Wilde was drawn to books as a source of comfort and inspiration. He read widely, absorbing the works of writers such as Shakespeare and Byron. In 1891, Wilde published his first novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, which became a bestseller. The following year, he was arrested and convicted of homosexuality. Despite the persecution he endured, Wilde continued to write. His last book, De Profundis, was published posthumously in 1922. Built of Books is a loving tribute to one of the most famous authors in history and a celebration of the power of reading.; 8vo; 370 pages.
Published by Henry Holt and Company, New York, 2008
ISBN 10: 0805089934ISBN 13: 9780805089936
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first Edition/First Printing housed in a Fine dust-jacket that has some creasing around the upper spine; Built of Books is a biography of Oscar Wilde written by Thomas Wright. Wright takes the reader on a journey from Wilde's childhood in Ireland to his dramatic and scandalous career as a writer, speaker, and theatrical performer. Wright tells Wilde's story through his own words and those of Wilde's contemporaries, providing a unique and intimate look at one of the most influential figures in English literature.; 8vo; 370 pages.
Published by Henry Holt and Company, New York, 2008
ISBN 10: 0805089934ISBN 13: 9780805089936
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first Edition/First Printing housed in a Fine dust-jacket is somewhat edgeworn; In 1891, Oscar Wilde was released from prison after serving a two-year sentence for gross indecency. On his release, he fled to France, where he wrote, directed, and starred in a production of "The Importance of Being Earnest." The success of the play led to Wilde's return to London and a comeback as a writer and speaker. In this book, Wright tells the story of Wilde's life and writing, from his days as an Irish schoolboy to his time as one of the most famous men in England. Wright examines Wilde's relationship with reading, from his love of books as a child to his fascination with the authors who influenced him. Wright also looks at Wilde's life and work in the context of Victorian England, and provides a unique perspective on the author and his work.; 8vo; 370 pages.
Published by Henry Holt and Company, New York, 2008
ISBN 10: 0805089934ISBN 13: 9780805089936
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first Edition/First Printing housed in an equally Fine dust-jacket; This book tells the story of Wilde's life through the books that he read. Wright discusses Wilde's thoughts on reading, as well as the influence that books had on his life.; 8vo; 370 pages.
Published by Henry Holt and Company, New York, 2008
ISBN 10: 0805089934ISBN 13: 9780805089936
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first Edition/First Printing that has a few pencil markings to the page edges and is housed in a Fine dust-jacket that bears negligible edgewear; This biography of Oscar Wilde tells his story through the books that influenced him most. It reveals the author's fascination with the power of reading and how it shaped Wilde's life and career.; 8vo; 370 pages.
Published by Henry Holt and Company, New York, 2008
ISBN 10: 0805089934ISBN 13: 9780805089936
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first Edition/First Printing in a dust-jacket that is Fine excepting some wear to the upper rear edge and corners; Oscar Wilde's life was defined by reading. He read obsessively, and the love of books was embedded in his personality. Wright's book tells the story of Wilde's life through his love of reading.; 8vo; 370 pages.
Published by Henry Holt and Company, New York, 2008
ISBN 10: 0805089934ISBN 13: 9780805089936
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first Edition/First Printing in a like dust-jacket, each of which has two small indentations on the front surfaces and mild edgewear; In this detailed and captivating biography, Wright tells the story of Oscar Wilde, one of the most brilliant and prolific writers in English history. From his earliest years, Wilde was consumed by reading, devouring any and all books he could get his hands on. Wright explores the influence reading had on Wilde's life and work, detailing his life as a writer, his scandalous trials and tribulations, and his lasting legacy.; 8vo; 370 pages.