haylock john (104 risultati)

Condizione: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Condizione: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Hot and sticky describes the ancient Japanese city of Kyoto in summer. And that is just the situation Peter Meadowes finds himself in when he flees to Kyoto for his summer vacation. During the rest of the year the middle-aged Meadowes teaches in Tokyo, a circumstance which conveniently enable him to leave his commanding wife (who hates Japan) back in England. In the old capital Meadowes also expects to find relief from Noriko, his grim Japanese mistress. But in the small wood-and-paper Japanese house he has rented, he finds something unexpected: another woman to desire. Kazumi is seductive, yet she always manages to slip away. Then Noriko arrives, madly possessive but sharing giggles with Kazumi - perhaps about Meadowes's prowess? Next on the scene is Miss Goto, polite, apologetic, a serious lover of the theater who turns an elaborately staged seduction into a comedy of errors. When wife Monica shows up from England, Meadowes must choose . and fast. Solid binding. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.

Condizione: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Condizione: New. Brand New.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Hot and sticky describes the ancient Japanese city of Kyoto in summer. And that is just the situation Peter Meadowes finds himself in when he flees to Kyoto for his summer vacation. During the rest of the year the middle-aged Meadowes teaches in Tokyo, a circumstance which conveniently enables him to leave his commanding wife (who hates Japan) back in England. In the old capital Meadowes also expects to find relief from Noriko, his grim Japanese mistress. But in the small wood-and-paper Japanese house he has rented, he finds something unexpected: another woman to desire. Kazumi is seductive, yet she always manages to slip away. Then Noriko arrives, oddly possessive but sharing giggles with Kazumi--perhaps about Meadowes's prowess? Next on the scene is Miss Goto, polite, apologetic, a serious lover of theater who turns an elaborately staged seduction into a comedy of errors. When wife Monica shows up from England, Meadowes must choose.and fast. John Haylock's novel vividly evokes the languid torpor of summer in the fabled city of temples and gardens. Yet hidden within this steamy farce about obsessive lust is an underbelly of duplicity, discontent, and fear.When making his choice, Peter Meadowes confronts the love-hate relationship that afflicts the typical gaijin--foreigner--in Japan. Remaining in Japan may be impossible, but escaping only creates the desire to return.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. bbc01 8½"x11"; 106 pages; Soft Pictorial Cover; The binding and pages are clean, tight and square. There is no underlining, highlighting or margin notes. A used copy with normal reading wear. Due to USPS regulations, this item may require additional postage. If you order multiple titles, I will combine them in order to reduce postage costs. If you have any questions, contact me before ordering for details. BBC Music Magazine is a British monthly magazine that focuses primarily on classical music. Each edition comes together with an audio CD, often including BBC recordings of full-length works. The first issue appeared in September 1992. The magazine includes regular columns and reviews of new releases as well as several in depth feature articles by noted music writers. Each issue contains a CD featuring complete works by the greatest composers, performed by world-class artists and ensembles. This issue includes the audio CD "Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake and The Nutcracker - extended suites" performed by The Orchestra of the Royal House, Covent Garden, conducted by Mark Ermler; This issue contains the following articles: "Counterpoint: Company Profile" (Conifer Classics) by Nick Kimberley; "tuning up: Nature or nurture?" (nurturing and practicing for young music students) by Julian Haylock; "Music in art: Paganini by Eugene Delacroix and Paganini by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres" by Tom Phillips; "Going Steady" (Simon Rattle) by Edward Seckerson; "Conduct Becoming" (aspiring conductors Anne Manson, Andrew Constantine, Wasfi Kani, Roger Vignoles, Wayne Marshall) by Anne Inglis; "Secrets of the abyss" (Tchaikovsky centenary) by David Brown; "recorded reputations: Christa Luwig" by Richard Fairman; "off the wall" (British pianist, composer David Owen Norris) by Wendy Thompson; "Tokyo" (concert halls in Tokyo; Orchard Hall, NHK Hall, Tokyo Geijutsu Gekijo Hall, Suntory Hall, Casals Hall, Yamaha Hall, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Hall) by Elestr Lee; "Composer of the Month: William Byrd" by John Milsom; "Building a Library: Elijah (oratorio) composed by Felix Mendelssohn" by Roderick Swanston; "Brian Kay's Starter Collection" (recommended essential performances from the classical repertoire) by Brian Kay; "Music that changed me" (Ralph Kirshbaum, cellist) interview by Jessica Duchen.

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. First Printing with full number line. Very good paperback copy. Clean text, tight binding. NOT ex-library. No remainder mark. Exterior looks great, spine is uncreased. An excellent copy. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

Soft cover. Condizione: New. First US Edition. A comedy of errors featuring an Englishman who teaches in Tokyo to get away from his wife in England who teaches in Tokyo to get away from his wife in England. He spends summers in Kyoto to get away from his Japanese mistress. His confusion grows as he acquires additional mistresses in Kyoto, and must come to terms with his love-hate relationship with Japan. First published in Britain in 1980. 170 pages. Published @ $10.95.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good.

paperback, very good unread copy but with minor faults on wraps mainly a vertical crease towards open end of front wrap and corner wear. This is the story of two gay lives, one a struggle and the other smooth sailing. It is also British humour at its best, in the tradition of Evelyn Waugh and Ronald Firbank.

paperback, good plus condition, no creases on spine, some top corners of pages curling, 196pp. Set in 1960's tangier. The setting is the Hotel Ritz, a run-down establishment peopled by a menagerie of eccentric expats. Michael has fled England after a minor sex scandal. Rhoda, the resident grande dame, has taken a platonic interest in Abdelsalam, a young hotel waiter. All is fine until Janet, a wealthy heiress, arrives for a visit . and falls madly in love with Abdelsalam. A story full of the petty jealousies endemic in expatriate communities.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. 176pp hardback, brown boards gilt in wrapper, wrapper rubbed.

Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. Condizione: Very Good +. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st UK Edition. VG+, Shelfwear, two small bumps, spot of soiling to leading edge of text-block, light browning/VG, Edgewear, indentations, spine fade. Satire. Design illustration by Thomi Wroblewski. Expanded condition report/scan on request.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First edition hardcover; very good in good jacket. Jacket's spine is sunned; a little wear to edges and extremities; half-inch tear on front upper edge. Page block head is slightly marked. Text is clear on sound, clean pages. TS. Used.

Condizione: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with light age tone. DJ with some edge wear and creasing.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: None. First Edition. 218 pages. Haylock's first novel, the first of a series inspired by his years in the Middle East and the Orient. Hb, signed on the title page, inscribed 'To Brian, with love, from, John. August 1976' in the same hand on the front free andpaper. [This book is from Brian Fothergill's library - Fothergill was a biographer with a particular empathy for those on the margins of history. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fair. 1st Edition. Firmly bound in brown cloth boards with gilt titling to spine. Corners all very good with just light bumping at spine ends. Decorated end papers and text pages are all very good with no markings or inscriptions. D/J is unclipped but does have some chips at spine ends and some sunning to spine. Despatched same or next working day in protective packaging.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. New copy but the dustwrapper is slightly shelf-worn (but not torn or creased). Priority orders will be dispatched by Royal Mail TRACKED 24 or courier (particularly if over 2kg). Standard mail will be dispatched by Royal Mail TRACKED 48 (up to 2kg), heavier items by courier . Overseas orders will be dispatched by Royal Mail International.Tracked. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR MY PRIVACY POLICY.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Peter Owen Limited, London, 1990. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good apart from small tear in far bottom rear of DJ. First Edition. 199 pages. Size: 8 3/4" x 5 1/2" Witty, contemporary novel, set in England and Thailand. Nothing is quite as it seems, including all notions of sex, as Haylock's characters slip in and out of beds and fantasies, intricately entwining the lifestyles of East and West. By the author of One Hot Summer in Kyoto, described by one critic as a remarkable technical achievement." - Sunday Times. 'John Haylock manipulates his louche and lubricious characters with finesse and wry humour.'.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. VG+.

Condizione: Good. Book has a slight lean with light wear to boards. Slight toning to pages with some spotting. DJ has edge tears and some marks.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Spine slightly askew. DJ has very slight wear to front tips, very tiny nick at spine top right edge. Near Fine DJ/Very Fine book.

Condizione: Good. 1979. No Edition Remarks. 103 pages. Illustrated paper covers. Unconfirmed signature to first page. Light tanning to pages, text bock edges and reverse of covers. Binding remains firm. Paper covers have edge-wear and corner curling with subtle scuffing overall. Spine has minor rolling and creasing.

1st edition. 8vo. 223pp. Original boards, d/w. slightly rubbed to edges with some minor fading to spine ISBN 0720608805 US$13.