Buy this book on-line Carey, Peter : Theft: A Love StoryFaber & Faber, London, England, 2006 ISBN 0571231470
First Edition / First Printing. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. 269 pages. The author's eleventh novel. Now considered a contemporary classic. The first appearance of the title in the United Kingdom. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions. Published in a small and limited first print run as a hardcover original only. The First Edition is now scarce. Presents Peter Carey's "Theft". A hilarious, rambunctious novel. "Takes on the contemporary art world with the same scathing wit that characterized Tom Wolfe's non-fiction evisceration of the lost, nihilistic post-1950's art scene in 'The Painted Word' . Written with terrific verbal energy and a snide, lashing sense of humor. A marvelous caper, a wicked little love story, and a fine mockery of an industry that probably deserves it” (The Economist). An absolute "must-have" title for Peter Carey collectors. This copy is very prominently and beautifully signed in blue pen on the title page by Peter Carey. It is signed directly on the page itself, not on a tipped-in page. This title is a contemporary classic. This is one of few such signed copies of the First British Edition/First Printing still available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright, a pristine beauty. Please note: Signed copies of the Australian true first available online command up to $400 online. This is surely and accessible and lovely alternative. A scarce signed copy thus. Regarded by Harold Bloom as one of the canonical writers of the 20th century. Winner of the Booker Prize in 1988 for "Oscar & Lucinda" and in 2001 for "True History of the Kelly Gang". Carey is only the second novelist to win the prestigious British prize twice, a feat first achieved by J. M. Coetzee and now matched by him. One of the greatest writers of our time. A fine copy. (SEE ALSO OTHER PETER CAREY TITLES IN OUR CATALOG). ISBN 0571231470. Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Carey, Peter : Theft: A Love Story. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Carey, Peter : THEFT A Love StoryFaber & Faber, London, 2006 ISBN 0571231470
8vo. 269pp. No fading, inscriptions, wear or marks. [24681097531]. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: hard back. Jacket: Fine Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Carey, Peter : THEFT A Love Story. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres illustrées, fine bindings, rare books, antiquarian books and libri rari. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |