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1947 First Edition: The Tin Flute, by Gabrielle Roy
$35.00First edition of The Tin Flute, by Gabrielle Roy, published by Reynal & Hitchcock in New York in 1947. Bound in cloth with gilt impressed ornamentation on the cover and lettering on the spine. The volume is in very good condition. The book block is tightly bound, with slight wear and rubbing on the cover and discoloration on the spine. The pages have discoloration due to age of the book, but there is no writing or markings.
The novel follows the lives of a working-class family in Montreal during the Great Depression, focusing on the struggles and dreams of the main character, Florentine. The book explores themes of poverty, love, and the pursuit of happiness.
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1981 First Edition: The White Hotel, by D. M. Thomas
$280.00The White Hotel explores the life of a young woman named Lisa Erdman, who is a patient of Sigmund Freud. The story is told through a series of dreams and memories that Lisa experiences, which reveal her traumatic past and the events that led her to seek treatment from Freud.
The book is a haunting and powerful exploration of trauma, memory, and the human psyche. It is a beautifully written and deeply moving work that has been praised for its vivid imagery, lyrical prose, and complex characters. The White Hotel is a must-read for anyone interested in the human condition and the ways in which we cope with the traumas of our past.
The present volume is the first edition of the book and is in mint condition.
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1986 First edition: Heartbreak Hotel, by Gabrielle Burton – Winner of Maxwell Perkins Prize
$150.00Heartbreak Hotel by Gabrielle Burton is a novel that tells the story of a young woman named Sarah who sets out on a journey to find her father. Her father, who was a famous musician, abandoned her and her mother when Sarah was just a baby. Sarah is determined to find him and learn more about him and her own identity. She travels to various cities and meets a range of interesting characters along the way. The novel explores themes of family, identity, and the search for meaning in life.
The book was the winner of the Maxwell Perkins Prize and was published in 1986 by Charles Scribner’s Sons. The first edition is a hardcover with a dust jacket in near mint condition. The original Coles price sticker is still on the front cover. There is a slight separation from the spine on the inside cover, which appears to be a manufacturing defect. Heartbreak Hotel is a captivating novel that takes readers on a journey of self-discovery and explores the complexities of family relationships.
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1973 First Edition – As If: A Novel of Love After Divorce and Men at War, by Ken Edgar
$320.00As If: A Novel of Love After Divorce and Men at War is a powerful anti-war novel written by Ken Edgar. The story follows the lives of two men, one a Vietnam veteran and the other a divorcee, as they navigate the challenges of post-war life. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the psychological impact of war on soldiers and their families.
Through vivid and emotional prose, Edgar paints a picture of the harsh realities of war and the toll it takes on those who fight it. At the same time, he delves into the complexities of relationships and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life after experiencing trauma. As If is a thought-provoking and deeply moving novel that offers a unique perspective on the lasting effects of war on individuals and society as a whole.
$450.00
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