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This well-preserved, beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears, and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight and appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked.
This well-preserved, beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears, and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight and unmarked, and the book is tight, square, and in good condition.
This well-preserved first American edition hardcover is in near fine condition. The pages are tight, clean, and unmarked. The book is square, tight, and near fine. The dust jacket is unmarked, and the book features black cloth boards with bright rose lettering on the spine.
This beautiful edition of the original British release is in near fine condition with no marks showing absolutely minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, firm, and in good condition. Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is a novel by Patrick Süskind, originally published in 1985 in German as Das Parfum. The English translation by John E. Woods was first published in 1986. The novel is a dark, atmospheric tale set in 18th-century France, focusing on Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, an isolated and obsessive character with an extraordinary sense of smell. John E. Woods' translation of Perfume into English is widely praised for capturing the novel's dark, sensual tone while remaining faithful to the original German text. His translation played a crucial role in the international success of Perfume, making it accessible to a wider audience. Perfume became a global bestseller, garnering widespread critical acclaim.
This well-preserved, beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Madame Bovary: Patterns of Provincial Life is a renowned English translation of Gustave Flaubert's seminal 1857 novel, Madame Bovary. Francis Steegmuller was an esteemed American biographer, translator, and critic, particularly noted for his expertise in French literature. His translation of Madame Bovary is often regarded as one of the definitive English versions, praised for capturing the subtleties and stylistic elements of Flaubert's writing.
This like-new first printing hardcover is in fine condition. The pages are tight, clean, and unmarked. The book itself is square, securely bound, and free of any flaws. The dust jacket is unmarked, with blue cloth boards and silver lettering on the spine. A Midsummer's Equation: A Detective Galileo Mystery is the third book in the Detective Galileo series by acclaimed Japanese author Keigo Higashino, released in English in 2016. The series features brilliant physicist Yukawa Manabu—known as Detective Galileo—who applies his scientific insight to unravel intricate cases. A perfect choice for fans of cerebral mysteries and stories at the intersection of science and crime.