Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Paperback. A man knocked on the King's door to ask for a boat. Why the petitioner required a boat, where he was bound for, and who volunteered to crew for him the reader will discover as this short narrative unfolds. Illustrator(s): Sis, Peter. Translator(s): Jull Costa, Margaret. Num Pages: 48 pages, 4 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 9. Weight in Grams: 108.
- Publisher
- Vintage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 42
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860466908
- ISBN
- 9781860466908
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.02
€ 19.99
€ 15.02
Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 203 x 24. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- Random House USA Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Edition
- 1st Vintage Classic
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780679729655
- ISBN
- 9780679729655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.68
€ 13.99
€ 11.68
Paperback. Stories that have delighted children and fascinated adults for over a century are the heritage of Hans Christian Andersen. Suitable for both students and general readers alike, this title displays the full range of Andersen's authorship, from parable to science fiction. It contains the drawings of Vilhelm Pedersen and Lorenz Frolich. Editor(s): Conroy, Patricia L.; Rossel, Sven Hakon. Translator(s): Conroy, Patricia L.; Rossel, Sven Hakon. Num Pages: 316 pages, 70 illus. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295959368
- ISBN
- 9780295959368
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.75
€ 37.75
Paperback. The black humor of life in an Upper Egyptian village from a previously un-translated writer Translator(s): Davies, Humphrey. Num Pages: 210 pages. BIC Classification: DQ; FA; FF; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 118 x 20. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Publisher
- The American University in Cairo Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789774167072
- ISBN
- 9789774167072
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.20
€ 19.99
€ 18.20
Paperback. An introduction to the residents of Firozsha Baag, an apartment complex in Bombay. We enter the daily routine and rhythm of their lives, and by the time we reach the final story we are as familiar with the people as we are with our own neighbours. The crowded, throbbing life of India is brilliantly captured in this series of stories. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571230563
- ISBN
- 9780571230563
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.74
€ 13.99
€ 10.74
Paperback. A collection of twenty of Shakespeare's stories which begins with "The Tempest", that explores themes of magic, power and reconciliation, and ends with "Pericles", "Prince of Tyre", an exotic play of love, loss and family ties. Each tale is told chronologically and retains much of Shakespeare's lyricism, phrasing and rhythm. Editor(s): Warner, Marina. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 17. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141441627
- ISBN
- 9780141441627
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.01
€ 13.99
€ 11.01
Paperback. Series: CLASSICS. Num Pages: 260 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Dimension: 132 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 194.
- Publisher
- Rupa Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788129142238
- ISBN
- 9788129142238
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 9.23
€ 9.99
€ 9.23
Paperback. Includes tales as 'Isabella and the Pot of Basil' (famously adapted by Keats) and 'Patient Griselda' alongside many boisterous and daring stories featuring faithless wives, philandering priests and curious nuns. Translator(s): Hainsworth, Peter. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 197 x 21. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141191331
- ISBN
- 9780141191331
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.95
€ 13.99
€ 10.95
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Dedalus Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 159
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780946626670
- ISBN
- 9780946626670
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.28
€ 9.28
Paperback. Lets readers revel in the exploits of the writers Shane Black ("Lethal Weapon"), John Carpenter ("Halloween"), Frank Darabont ("The Shawshank Redemption"), Nora Ephron ("When Harry Met Sally"), William Goldman ("The Princess Bride"), David Hayter ("Watchmen"), Paul Schrader ("Taxi Driver"), Ron Shelton ("Bull Durham"), and dozens of others. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DQ; FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 23. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780061855924
- ISBN
- 9780061855924
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.86
€ 19.99
€ 18.86
Hardcover. Known worldwide for her Diary, Anne Frank's TALES FROM THE SECRET ANNEXE were written at the same time with the same humour, honesty and wisdom, and are an essential part of her legacy. Editor(s): Halban Publishers. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 132 x 22. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publisher
- Halban Publishers
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905559206
- ISBN
- 9781905559206
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.21
€ 18.99
€ 14.21
Paperback. Num Pages: 204 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 199 x 18. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Blacksmith Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789881613936
- ISBN
- 9789881613936
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.25
€ 11.99
€ 10.25
paperback. Num Pages: 173 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 135 x 13. Weight in Grams: 227.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 173
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780714529547
- ISBN
- 9780714529547
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.38
€ 12.38
Paperback. A collection of short stories gives an insight into the dark, dangerous lowlife of Los Angeles that the inhabited. From prostitutes to classical music, the author of this book mixes high and low culture in his 'tales of ordinary madness'. These are angry yet tender, humorous and haunting portrayals of life in the underbelly of Los Angeles. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Publisher
- Virgin Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753513873
- ISBN
- 9780753513873
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.37
€ 17.99
€ 13.37
Hardcover. Ten daring stories from 'a writer who seems capable of anything' (Guardian), the Booker Prize-shortlisted Philip Hensher Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 224 x 33. Weight in Grams: 478. Fine in dustwrapper. DW with some light shelf wear, else as new
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KRS0029318
- ISBN
- 9780007459636
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. San Francisco, 1976. A naive young secretary, fresh out of Cleveland, tumbles headlong into a brave new world of laundromat Lotharios, pot-growing landladies, cut throat debutantes, and Jockey Shorts dance contests. The saga that ensues is manic, romantic, tawdry, touching, and outrageous - unmistakably the handiwork of Armistead Maupin. Series: Tales of the City. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 190.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Black Swan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780552998765
- ISBN
- 9780552998765
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 5.47
€ 11.99
€ 5.47
Paperback. Features characters that highlight London's concern with social issues. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FC; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 15. Weight in Grams: 180.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140183580
- ISBN
- 9780140183580
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.66
€ 13.99
€ 11.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 104 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 194 x 128 x 7. Weight in Grams: 108.
- Publisher
- University of Hawaii Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780824815943
- ISBN
- 9780824815943
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.36
€ 20.36
paperback. This book tells the stories of the vaqueros of the Wild Horse Desert for fourth- through eighth-grade students. Series: Jack & Doris Smothers Series in Texas History, Life, and Culture. Num Pages: 138 pages, 62 b&w photos, 31 line drawings, 2 maps. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 6466 x 4531 x 203. Weight in Grams: 273.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 138
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st
- SKU
- V9780292712416
- ISBN
- 9780292712416
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.72
€ 20.72
Hardcover. Includes stories that reflect author's own happy schooldays at Dulwich College but they also do a good deal more. Series: Everyman's Library P G Wodehouse. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 129 x 30. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Publisher
- Everyman
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841591797
- ISBN
- 9781841591797
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.99
€ 19.99
€ 14.99
Paperback. Translator(s): Kuntz, Jane. Series: Tunisian Literature Series. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 204 x 141 x 20. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Dalkey Archive Press United States
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781564786296
- ISBN
- 9781564786296
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.07
€ 16.99
€ 16.07
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 205 x 42. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Publisher
- NYRB Classics
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590178447
- ISBN
- 9781590178447
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.00€ 15.59
€ 19.00
€ 15.59
Paperback. They met at a party. It was hate at first sight. Ruth was far too beautiful, too flamboyant. Not at all Ann's kind of person. Until a chance encounter in the bathroom led to an alliance of souls. This is the story of Ruth and of Ann. And all of us who wonder what we'd say if we knew we didn't have forever. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 234. Clean copy with some shelf wear. Previous owner name to endpaper
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KMK0000806
- ISBN
- 9780099451723
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. 'A moving and unmissable debut' Chris Cleave Num Pages: 50 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 128 x 20. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Edition
- Main Market
- Publisher
- Picador
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780330445450
- ISBN
- 9780330445450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 4.99
€ 9.99
€ 4.99