Editore: Flamingo, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Hardback. Condizione: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Editore: HarperCollins Publishers Limited, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Editore: Flamingo 06/04/1999, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Regno Unito
Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
Editore: Flamingo, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Regno Unito
Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Ex library copy with usual stamps/stickers.
Editore: HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The new novel from one of the greatest twentieth-century writers. Doris Lessing returns to the world of visionary fiction, last visited in her acclaimed 'Canopus in Argos' quintet of novels in the 1980s. It is sooner than you might think. And the earth's climate is much changed -- it's colder than ever before in the north, and unbearably dry and hot in the south. Mara, who is seven, and her four-year-old brother Dann find themselves somewhere very strange, not home, getting used to all these new names.They are taken in by a kindly, grandmotherly woman, to make a new life in this unforgiving rocky terrain. Their new guardian seems to be of their kin, and the caution and curiosity of her neighbours confirms to the alert Mara that she and Dann are in some way marked as notable, so special that many will come to seek them, many to suspect them, and disguise will often seem the best option. This new life is hard: hunger, dirt, thirst and danger are the children's constant companions as they grow into their selves. Drought and fire carry off their adoptive home and force them to set off northward into the unknown, to experience a series of adventures, cultures, trials, revelations and crises that bring them through to an altogether altered world, where they can start to learn and build anew, to achieve a new kind of notability. Doris Lessing has written a compelling, troubling and entertaining novel that, through the remarkable odyssey of a brother and sister living in the imagined future, manages to tell us a great deal about the present we only dimly perceive and scarcely know how to value. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Fair. The new novel from one of the greatest twentieth-century writers. Doris Lessing returns to the world of visionary fiction, last visited in her acclaimed 'Canopus in Argos' quintet of novels in the 1980s. It is sooner than you might think. And the earth's climate is much changed -- it's colder than ever before in the north, and unbearably dry and hot in the south. Mara, who is seven, and her four-year-old brother Dann find themselves somewhere very strange, not home, getting used to all these new names.They are taken in by a kindly, grandmotherly woman, to make a new life in this unforgiving rocky terrain. Their new guardian seems to be of their kin, and the caution and curiosity of her neighbours confirms to the alert Mara that she and Dann are in some way marked as notable, so special that many will come to seek them, many to suspect them, and disguise will often seem the best option. This new life is hard: hunger, dirt, thirst and danger are the children's constant companions as they grow into their selves. Drought and fire carry off their adoptive home and force them to set off northward into the unknown, to experience a series of adventures, cultures, trials, revelations and crises that bring them through to an altogether altered world, where they can start to learn and build anew, to achieve a new kind of notability. Doris Lessing has written a compelling, troubling and entertaining novel that, through the remarkable odyssey of a brother and sister living in the imagined future, manages to tell us a great deal about the present we only dimly perceive and scarcely know how to value. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.
Editore: Flamingo, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Editore: Flamingo 06/04/1999, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: Bahamut Media, Reading, Regno Unito
Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.
Editore: HarperCollins Publishers Limited, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
Condizione: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Editore: HarperCollins Publishers Limited, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
Condizione: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Editore: HarperCollins Publishers Limited, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
Condizione: Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Editore: Flamingo/HarperCollins, London, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: B-Line Books, Amherst, NS, Canada
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. About new book, unmarked, in crisp DJ. ; 352 pages.
Editore: Flamingo, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, Sudafrica
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. The jacket is a bit rubbed and marked.Internally clean.Tightly bound.[R.M]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
Editore: FLAMINGO 1999, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: Leaf Ends, Stocksfield, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition hardback with dustwrapper very good / very good not price clipped, no inscriptions, clean, tight, bright copy.
Editore: Flamingo, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: Eureka Books, Eureka, CA, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. 407 pages. A novel. First edition (first printing) with full number line on copyright page. Near fine in a fine dust jacket.
Editore: Flamingo (HarperCollins), London, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: Theologia Books, La Charite sur Loire, Francia
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Very good hardback copy in very good dustjacket. Almost like new. Unmarked and not priceclipped. 407pp.
Editore: Flamingo, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: Salusbury Books, GLASGOW, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. *** BOOK in very good clean tight and unmarked condition. Black boards with silver title on spine. 406 pages, all slighlty yellowing. True first printing (135798642). ***DUST JACKET in very good condition, no chips, nicks or tears and not price clipped. Now Trimsleeve protected. ***CONTENTS An epic odyssey concerning an orphaned brother and sister travelling ever northwards through the large mythic landmass of Ifrik; they encounter varied peoples, have stirring adventures on their quest, asking questions, seeking answers in this parable of our times. Please note: this heavy book will be despatched at default rate within the UK; outside the UK Royal Mail rates apply Size: 220x145mm.
Editore: Flamingo,, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: C L Hawley (PBFA), Skipton, YORKS, Regno Unito
Membro dell'associazione: PBFA
Prima edizione
Hardback. First Edition. Hardback. 407pp. Novel. First edition, first printing. Hint of rolling to top edge of dust wrapper. Binding is very neat. Pages are very lightly tanned. Very good copy in like dust wrapper.
Editore: Flamingo,uk, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: S.Carter, NEWPORT, Regno Unito
Prima edizione Copia autografata
Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. uk1st.edition.1st.printing/near fine hardback in near fine dustwrapper.signed by the author on the half title page. Signed by Author(s).
Editore: Flamingo, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: BooksByLisa, Highland Park, IL, U.S.A.
Prima edizione Copia autografata
Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. SIGNED STORED NEW PRISTINE CONDITION SANITIZED THEN WRAPPED. Signed by Author(s). Book.
Editore: Flamingo, HarperCollins, London, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: SIGNAL BOOKS & ART, Kitchener, ON, Canada
Prima edizione Copia autografata
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st printing of the first British hardcover edition SIGNED by the late author on the title page and DATED on the DATE of PUBLICATION, 6th April 1999. Black cloth boards with light brown endpapers. A tight copy with sharp corners and spine ends. Tanning to the page edges typical of UK publications. No markings by a previous owner or retailer. The jacket is bright, crisp and price intact. Mara and Dann spawned a sequel in 2005 entitled The Story of General Dann and Mara's Daughter. Canadian buyer will be charged GST. Signed by Author(s).
Editore: Flamingo, London, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Prima edizione Copia autografata
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A beautiful unread first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dustjacket with minor bumping to corners. SIGNED and dated 6th April 1999 by AUTHOR and Nobel Laureate Doris Lessing; A New Ice age thousands of years in the future has buried the northern hemisphere in ice and snow. At the southern end of the continent of Ifrik, young siblings Mara and Dann learn to survive the hardships and dangers of climate, menacing animals and the hostile Rock People. They head North, but what will they find? ; 8vo ; Signed by Author.
Editore: Flamingo, London, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: Wadard Books PBFA, Farningham, KENT, Regno Unito
Membro dell'associazione: PBFA
Prima edizione Copia autografata
Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. The remarkable odyssey of a brother and sister living in the imagined future manages to tell us a great deal about the present we only dimly perceive and scarcely know how to value. 407pp. Signed by the author to the title page and dated 6th April 1999. Signed by Author(s).
Editore: Flamingo (Harper Collins), London, UK, 1999
ISBN 10: 0002256398 ISBN 13: 9780002256391
Da: bluemanbooks, Ludlow, Regno Unito
Prima edizione Copia autografata
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. This is a true UK first edition / first printing, with all numbers 135798642 present on the numberline. Flat-signed to the title page by the author (in black ink) and unmarred by a date or dedication. A superb copy of this popular futuristic novel by the Nobel Prize winner. The book block is tight and square. The price is not clipped. The book has no inscriptions, book-plates or ex-library stamps. No marks at all, apart from the author's signature. Very slight bumping to the top edge of the jacket, as is common with this edition. Fantastic copy of a scarce book. All our books are protected by a removable plastic cover, and sent with care. Signed by Author(s).