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Hardcover. Condizione: As New. 1st Edition. First UK edition, first printing (first impression). A true first small format hardcover issued without jacket. Double signed by the author to the title page as DBC Pierre and as Peter Finlay, scarce to find signed as such. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcovers. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. First edition, first prnt. Signed by Pierre on the title page. Unread copy in Fine condition in a Fine dustjacket with an archival cover. For a pseudonym Finlay used the name of an Australian cartoon character, Dirty Pierre, which his friends had dubbed him and added "But Clean" for "DBC." Pierre/Finlay's first book and a Booker Prize winner. Signed by Author(s).

Condizione: Gut. 383 Seiten, Sehr guter Zustand - leichte Gebrauchsspuren am Schutzumschlag. Aus dem Englischen ("Vernon God Little", 2003) übertragen von Karsten Kredel. "Booker-Preis 2003: Nach Coetzee, Atwood, Martell: Booker-Preis 2003 an DBC Pierre. Das moderne Amerika - eine funkelnde schwarze Komödie über unser Unbehagen und unsere Faszination. Vernon Little sitzt im städtischen Gefängnis von Martirio, der »Barbecuesaucen-Hauptstadt von Texas«. Er hat ein ernsthaftes Problem: Sein Kumpel Jesus hat soeben 16 Klassenkameraden ins Jenseits befördert und sich dann selbst erschossen. Auf Vernon, seinen einzigen Freund, konzentrieren sich nun die Rachegelüste der Stadt und die Sensationsgier der Medien. DBC Pierres Debütroman ist mehr als eine Spritztour durch die Welt populärer Kultur - seine literarischen Referenzen finden sich in den amerikanischen Klassikern. Die Fülle an peinigender Ungerechtigkeit, die Vernon widerfährt, erinnert an den »Fänger im Roggen«, und die Unschuld eines Huck Finn wird ebenso zitiert wie die komische Larmoyanz eines Portnoy von Philip Roth. Auf der Oberfläche ist »Jesus von Texas« ein Roman, der die Sprachblasen einer hysterischen Medienwelt und den Plüschkosmos der Homeshopping-Kanäle parodiert. Doch hinter der grellbunten Kulisse des Geschehens lauert das Dämonische. Vernon ist der einzige, der es sieht und mit schockierender Lakonie benennt. Nicht er ist ein Killer, sondern er ist umgeben von Mördern und Brandstiftern; nicht er ist das verkommene Subjekt, als das ihn alle diffamieren, sondern er ist der einzig Unschuldige inmitten einer verdorbenen Welt, die ihn gekreuzigt sehen möchte. »Jesus von Texas« ist ein hellwacher Gesellschaftsroman von perfider und unversöhnlicher Klarheit, der in England und den USA für Aufsehen gesorgt hat, weil er die von Michael Moore (»Bowling for Columbine«, »Stupid White Men«) geäußerte Kritik literarisch überzeugend weiterführt. DBC Pierre: Nachdem Peter Warren Finlay 20 Jahre lang ein selbstzerstörerisches Leben jenseits aller Legalität geführt hat, zieht er sich nach Irland zurück, um den Roman »Jesus von Texas« zu schreiben. Die Ernsthaftigkeit seiner Wandlung betonend, nimmt er ein Pseudonym an, das für »Dirty But Clean Peter« steht."(Verlagstext). Autorenporträt: DBC Pierre ist das Pseudonym des australischen Schriftstellers Peter Warren Finlay (geboren 1961 in Old Reynella, South Australia, Australien). Die Annahme dieses Pseudonyms soll die Ernsthaftigkeit ausdrücken, mit der Finlay seine neuen Aufgaben als Schriftsteller wahrnehmen will. DBC Pierre steht für Dirty But Clean Peter, was für den Wandel seines Lebens stehen soll, denn während seines Lebens ist es Finlay gelungen von seinem Nachbar in Mexiko-Stadt angeschossen zu werden, Schulden in Höhe von 100.000 Dollar anzuhäufen, drogen- und spielsüchtig zu werden und eine Reihe Frauen zu hintergehen' (Klappentext zu Jesus von Texas").(aus Wikipedia). Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 560 OPappband mit OSchutzumschlag, 21,9 x 13,5 cm.

Condizione: Good. Item in good condition and has highlighting/writing on text. Used texts may not contain supplemental items such as CDs, info-trac etc.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Small creased area to back upper corner. Mild rubbing to glossy finish. Some warping noted to upper edge of pages 7 to 143. No staining noted to pages. Very readable. This book is for the amateur astronomer who wants to know about the astrophysical nature of deep sky objects. The information is presented in a concise format and is equally valuable when used as background reading or, alternatively, at the telescope eyepiece.

paperback. Condizione: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. First Edition. First British Edition, First Printing with full number line. Signed, without inscription, by author on the FULL title page. New unread As New book with light text block toning; in As New dust jacket. All our books are bubble wrapped and shipped in a sturdy box with Delivery Confirmation. NO remainder mark, NO previous owner markings or inscriptions, NOT price clipped, NOT a Book Club Edition, NOT an Ex-Lib. Dust jacket covered in protective clear wrapper. Signed.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. First Edition. First American Edition, First Printing with full number line. Signed, without inscription, and dated 10.5.06 (year of publication) by author on the FULL title page. New unread As New book in As New dust jacket. All our books are bubble wrapped and shipped in a sturdy box with Delivery Confirmation. NO remainder mark, NO previous owner markings or inscriptions, NOT price clipped, NOT a Book Club Edition, NOT an Ex-Lib. Dust jacket covered in protective clear wrapper. Signed.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

1. Auflage. 383 S. OPpBdOU; dieser gering angerändert bzw. gering wasserrandig, "Leseexemplar" d. Verlages, in gutem Zustand. Die literarische Sensation der Saison, ausgezeichnet mit dem Booker-Preis 2003 (Verlag).

Condizione: New.

Hardcovers. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. First edition, first prnt. Unread copy in Fine condition in a Fine dustjacket with an archival cover. Finlay's first novel and winner on the 2003 Booker Prize.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 2nd ed. 2014. This book is for the amateur astronomer who wants to know about the astrophysical nature of deep sky objects. The information is presented in a concise format and is equally valuable when used as background reading or, alternatively, at the telescope eyepiece.  The past decades have seen an unprecedented increase in professional astronomers' understanding of astronomical objects. However, generally this information is contained in journal publications that most amateur astronomers either do not have access to or would find difficult to read. In this book, basic data on each object (e.g., magnitude, location, distance, age if known) is presented in a way that allows the reader to quickly access the information. This is followed by some remarks that capture the most fascinating astrophysical facts. Although there are thousands of deep sky objects observed by astronomers, only a small number of these are commonly observed by a wide audience. Thus, coverage here is limited to approximately 500 of the most commonly observed objects in the Northern Hemisphere and - an enhancement for the Second Edition - approximately 50 of those in the Southern Hemisphere. These are visible from the southern limits of the United States as well as from the southern continents. Another new feature of the Second Edition is the addition of amateur photographic images of all the Messier objects.

Condizione: New. In.

PF. Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New. pp. 302.

Condizione: New. pp. 456.

Condizione: New. . 2014. 2nd ed. 2014. Paperback. . . . .

Condizione: New. . 2014. 2nd ed. 2014. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book is for the amateur astronomer who wants to know about the astrophysical nature of deep sky objects. The information is presented in a concise format and is equally valuable when used as background reading or, alternatively, at the telescope eyepiece.The past decades have seen an unprecedented increase in professional astronomers' understanding of astronomical objects. However, generally this information is contained in journal publications that most amateur astronomers either do not have access to or would find difficult to read. In this book, basic data on each object (e.g., magnitude, location, distance, age if known) is presented in a way that allows the reader to quickly access the information. This is followed by some remarks that capture the most fascinating astrophysical facts.Although there are thousands of deep sky objects observed by astronomers, only a small number of these are commonly observed by a wide audience. Thus, coverage here is limited to approximately 500 of the most commonly observed objects in the Northern Hemisphere and ¿ an enhancement for the Second Edition ¿ approximately 50 of those in the Southern Hemisphere. These are visible from the southern limits of the United States as well as from the southern continents. Another new feature of the Second Edition is the addition of amateur photographic images of all the Messier objects.Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 460 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book is for the amateur astronomer who wants to know about the astrophysical nature of deep sky objects. The information is presented in a concise format and is equally valuable when used as background reading or, alternatively, at the telescope eyepiece. The past decades have seen an unprecedented increase in professional astronomers' understanding of astronomical objects. However, generally this information is contained in journal publications that most amateur astronomers either do not have access to or would find difficult to read. In this book, basic data on each object (e.g., magnitude, location, distance, age if known) is presented in a way that allows the reader to quickly access the information. This is followed by some remarks that capture the most fascinating astrophysical facts. Although there are thousands of deep sky objects observed by astronomers, only a small number of these are commonly observed by a wide audience. Thus, coverage here is limited to approximately 500 of the most commonly observed objects in the Northern Hemisphere and - an enhancement for the Second Edition - approximately 50 of those in the Southern Hemisphere. These are visible from the southern limits of the United States as well as from the southern continents. Another new feature of the Second Edition is the addition of amateur photographic images of all the Messier objects.

Condizione: New. pp. 324.

Copertina morbida. Condizione: Ottimo. Prima edizione italiana. 305 p. ; 21 x 14 cm. Einaudi tascabili. Stile libero, 1056. Il quindicenne Vernon Gregory Little ha un problema. Ha qualcosa a che fare con il massacro di 16 studenti nel suo liceo. Ma perché lui era fuori, quando il suo amico Jesus ha imbracciato il fucile? Che cosa stava nascondendo? Vernon sa di essere innocente, ma sa anche che essere innocente è proprio un bel guaio in questa strana diabolica società, pronta a farti un processo in diretta su tutte le reti televisive, e magari inventarsi poi un Grande Fratello in prigione, tra i condannati a morte. Accadono strane cose in Vernon God Little. Una strage in una scuola, una caccia all'uomo, un sospettato che si difende con un alibi scatologico, una sentenza capitale che i media elevano a pornografia, una fuga on the road verso un Messico al tempo stesso reale e da cartolina. DBC Pierre riesce a esplorare la mappatura sentimentale ed emotiva del presente, in una scorribanda che tocca ogni latitudine di un'America ascesa a sogno planetario: tenerezza e cinismo, humor nero e leggerezza gioiosa, nichilismo e felicità naturale, colpa e redenzione - e soprattutto amore. Traduzione di Cristiana Mennella. Vincitore del Man Booker Prize 2003. Brossura editoriale, coperta illustrata a colori in cartoncino flessibile plastificato lucido con alette.

Condizione: New. pp. 324 Illus.

Paperback. Condizione: New. 2nd ed. 2014. This book is for the amateur astronomer who wants to know about the astrophysical nature of deep sky objects. The information is presented in a concise format and is equally valuable when used as background reading or, alternatively, at the telescope eyepiece.  The past decades have seen an unprecedented increase in professional astronomers' understanding of astronomical objects. However, generally this information is contained in journal publications that most amateur astronomers either do not have access to or would find difficult to read. In this book, basic data on each object (e.g., magnitude, location, distance, age if known) is presented in a way that allows the reader to quickly access the information. This is followed by some remarks that capture the most fascinating astrophysical facts. Although there are thousands of deep sky objects observed by astronomers, only a small number of these are commonly observed by a wide audience. Thus, coverage here is limited to approximately 500 of the most commonly observed objects in the Northern Hemisphere and - an enhancement for the Second Edition - approximately 50 of those in the Southern Hemisphere. These are visible from the southern limits of the United States as well as from the southern continents. Another new feature of the Second Edition is the addition of amateur photographic images of all the Messier objects.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.