New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1985. First American edition. First printing, with full letter line including A. Hardcover. Quarter gray cloth over dusky gray paper-covered boards, red spine lettering. Fine in a near-fine dust jacket with a few tiny edge nicks. Publisher's original price intact on front jacket flap ($10.95). Comes with archival-quality mylar dust jacket protector. A tight, clean copy. Octavo, 88 pages. Translated from the French by Leigh Hafrey. Originally published in France in 1983 as "Le Perchoir du Perroquet." A philosophical fable in which a man's surreal experiences explore perception, selfhood, and language. Michel Rio (born 1945) is a French novelist and essayist known for his intellectually rigorous fiction blending myth, science, and metaphysics. "Parrot s Perch" was his first novel published in English translation. His works are mostly rather short. Recurring themes include man's relationship to nature, the ignoble elements of sex, themes from the Arthurian Cycle and suicide. Several of his books feature a writer named Jerome Avalon who questions the nature of writing as an art.

Seller Inventory # Fiction-French-Rio

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

Parrot's Perch (First Edition)

Publisher

Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, New York

Publication Date

1985

Language

English

ISBN 10

0151709645

ISBN 13

9780151709649

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Near Fine

Seller catalogs

French Literature

About this title

Synopsis

English, French (translation)

Language Notes

Text: English, French (translation)

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

All books stored in a smoke-free, bug-free, pet-free environment. We take great pride in the condition of our books. We guarantee that you'll be pleased with your book purchase! All collectible books are shipped in well-padded boxes within USA, not padded envelopes. For gift orders, we are happy to include a card with your personalized note and gift-wrap the book--just let us know.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Dan Pope Books
CT, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

All books shipped within 24 hours.
This is a sole proprietorship. Email: dan.pope@comcast.net. Phone: (860) 232-9930.

Shipping Terms

Media rate shipping is $4.50. Priority rate shipping is $6.95 International priority rate in a box for a two-pound book is approximately $24 depending on the country. Some heavy books might be more to ship overseas. Will overnight express anywhere within USA if you ask first. We ship all collectible books in well-padded boxes to ensure that your book arrives without damage.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	4 to 12 business days	2 to 5 business days
First item	US$ 4.50	US$ 8.95

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.