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This beautiful, like-new first edition hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, blue cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Until I Find You by John Irving is a complex, sprawling novel that explores themes of identity, loss, and the search for belonging. The story follows Jack Burns, an actor and tattoo artist who grows up with a fractured sense of self. Jack’s early life is shaped by his mother, Alice, a tattoo artist, who takes him on a journey across Europe to search for his absent father, William, an organist and a tattoo enthusiast. John Irving has noted that parts of Until I Find You are semi-autobiographical, and the novel has a personal tone as it examines how childhood experiences can shape one’s future.
This beautiful first edition is in immaculate, pristine condition, making it highly collectible. The dust jacket is in like-new condition, pages are tight and unmarked. White cloth and gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The novel delves into themes of family dynamics, the impact of the past on the present, and the complexities of uncovering hidden truths. Mayes's portrayal of the Southern setting is vivid, capturing the essence of small-town life and its intricacies.
This beautiful first edition is in immaculate, pristine condition, making it highly collectible. The dust jacket is in like-new condition, pages are tight and unmarked. Grey cloth and gilt and white lettering on the spine of the book. 'Seek My Face' is a novel by John Updike, first published in 2002. The narrative unfolds over a single day in early spring 2001, set in central Vermont. It centers on a 78-year-old painter, Hope. During this day, she engages in an extensive interview with Kathryn, a young journalist from New York. Through their conversation, Hope reflects on her personal and professional journey, offering insights into the evolution of postwar American art.
This lovely softcover edition is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. Olive Kitteridge won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2009, largely due to Strout’s skillful exploration of human nature and her ability to portray small-town life with nuance and authenticity. Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout, published in 2008, is a novel-in-stories that centers on the life of Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher in the coastal town of Crosby, Maine. Structured as a series of interconnected short stories, the book explores Olive's life and relationships, as well as those of the people around her.
This like-new first edition hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is slightly marked on the edges, green cloth boards, and green lettering on the spine of the book. The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, published in 2003, is a unique blend of romance and science fiction that tells the story of Henry DeTamble, a man with a rare genetic disorder that causes him to involuntarily travel through time, and Clare Abshire, an artist who is deeply in love with him. The novel is written in a non-linear narrative, shifting between different points in time as seen through the perspectives of both Henry and Clare.
This like-new first edition hardcover is untouched, with no marks. The pages are tight and near fine. The book is tight, square, and unmarked, with some visible wear on the top and bottom of the dust cover, green cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The Lake House by Kate Morton is a mystery novel that blends elements of historical fiction, suspense, and family drama. Published in 2015, the story is set in Cornwall, England. The Lake House is praised for its intricate plot, atmospheric setting, and well-developed characters.