Editore: Simon & Schuster., 2008
ISBN 10: 1847372740 ISBN 13: 9781847372741
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Editore: Simon & Schuster, 2008
ISBN 10: 1416567844 ISBN 13: 9781416567844
Da: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Editore: Simon & Schuster, 2009
ISBN 10: 1416572465 ISBN 13: 9781416572466
Da: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Condizione: good. Minimal signs of wear. Corners and cover may show wear. May contain highlighting and or writing. May be missing dust jacket. May not include supplemental materials. May be a former library book.
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Editore: Simon & Schuster, New York, London, Toronto, Sydney, 2008
ISBN 10: 1416567844 ISBN 13: 9781416567844
Da: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st US Printing.
Editore: Tantor Audio, 2008
ISBN 10: 140010789X ISBN 13: 9781400107896
Da: Mr. Bookman, Franklin, PA, U.S.A.
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Editore: Pocket Books, 2009
ISBN 10: 1847393187 ISBN 13: 9781847393180
Da: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Regno Unito
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Editore: Simon and Schuster (2008) New York, 2008
ISBN 10: 1416567844 ISBN 13: 9781416567844
Prima edizione
Very good in lightly edgeworn dust jacket. First Printing hardbound.
Editore: Simon & Schuster, 2008
ISBN 10: 1847373038 ISBN 13: 9781847373038
Da: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Editore: Simon & Schuster, Riverside, New Jersey, 2008
ISBN 10: 1416567844 ISBN 13: 9781416567844
Da: Henniker Book Farm and Gifts, Henniker, NH, U.S.A.
Membro dell'associazione: IOBA
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Very Good+/Very Good Condition. No marks on the text block. No marks of previous ownership or inscriptions. First edition.a; 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.
Editore: Simon & Schuster, 2008
Da: THE HERMITAGE BOOKSHOP, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover, in dust jacket. Second printing. Fine in near fine dust jacket, in mylar cover.
Editore: Simon & Schuster, 2008
Da: THE HERMITAGE BOOKSHOP, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Second printing. Fine in near fine dust jacket, in mylar cover.
Editore: Simon & Schuster, New York, 2008
ISBN 10: 1416567844 ISBN 13: 9781416567844
Da: Ainsworth Books ( IOBA), Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Membro dell'associazione: IOBA
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. DJ shows light shelf wear.; A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped. The transluscent dustjacket is in very good condition considering its flimsiness ; 9.4 X 6.2 X 1.6 inches; 566 pages; "Human Smoke delivers a closely textured, deeply moving indictment of the treasured myths that have romanticized much of the 1930s and '40s. Incorporating meticulous research and well-documented sources -- including newspaper and magazine articles, radio speeches, memoirs, and diaries -- the book juxtaposes hundreds of interrelated moments of decision, brutality, suffering, and mercy. Vivid glimpses of political leaders and their dissenters illuminate and examine the gradual, horrifying advance toward overt global war and Holocaust.".
Editore: Simon & Schuster, 2008
ISBN 10: 1416567844 ISBN 13: 9781416567844
Da: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Like New. Condizione sovraccoperta: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($30.00 price intact). Published by Simon & Schuster, 2008. Octavo. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
Editore: New York: Simon & Schuster, (2008.) dj, 2008
Da: Bookfever, IOBA (Volk & Iiams), Ione, CA, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover first edition - First printing. From the dust jacket - a "deeply moving indictment of the treasured myths that have romanticized much of the 1930s and '40s. Incorporating meticulous research and well-documented sources -- including newspaper and magazine articles, radio speeches, memoirs, and diaries -- the book juxtaposes hundreds of interrelated moments of decision, brutality, suffering, and mercy. Vivid glimpses of political leaders and their dissenters illuminate and examine the gradual, horrifying advance toward overt global war and Holocaust." Extensive notes, index. 566 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.).
Editore: Simon & Schuster, New York, 2008
Da: DuBois Rare Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. 566 pp (including bibliographical references (p. 529-545) and index ; 25 cm. Hardcover. Publisher's original illustrated paper over boards. Book Condition: faint signs of handling, else fine. Dust Jacket Condition: toning (v. light toasty marshmallow brown) to spine and flap folds; crease to middle of spine running length of jacket.
Editore: Simon & Schuster, New York, 2008
ISBN 10: 1416567844 ISBN 13: 9781416567844
Da: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First edition. Octavo. 566pp. Pictorial boards. Fine with a tiny bit of wear in fine dust jacket with a small faint stain near the subtitle.
Editore: Simon & Schuster, New York, 2008
Da: George Strange's Bookmart, Brandon, MB, Canada
Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. Cover features a photograph of a family among a ruined landscape. Some very light wear along the edges. Bottom page edge has a black remainder mark near the spine. All pages are bright and clean. Appears unread.
Editore: Simon & Schuster, New York, 2008
ISBN 13: 0978141657844
Da: MARK POST, BOOKSELLER, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hard Cover. First Edition, First printing. "1" in full number row. AS NEW IN DUST JACKET WITH $30.00 PRICE.
Editore: Simon & Schuster, New York, 2008
ISBN 10: 1416567844 ISBN 13: 9781416567844
Da: San Francisco Book Company, Paris, Francia
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very good. Condizione sovraccoperta: very good. Cloth/dust jacket Octavo. illustrated papered boards, dust jacket, 566 pp, first edition.
Editore: Simon & Schuster (Australia) Pty Ltd 2008, 2008
Da: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, Nuova Zelanda
Membro dell'associazione: IOBA
Super octavo softcover (VG+): all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.
Editore: Simon and Schuster 2008, 2008
Da: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, Nuova Zelanda
Membro dell'associazione: IOBA
Super octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.
Editore: N.Y. Simon & Schuster., 2008
Da: The Antique Bookshop & Curios (ANZAAB), Crows Nest, NSW, Australia
Prima edizione
Col.Ill.wrapps. 566pp. Very good copy. 1st ed. Baker presents newspaper articles, documents & other contemporary evidence of life during WWII. From ghetto Gypsies being trucked out to death camps, to Churchill justifying use of incendiary bombs.
Editore: Pocket Books London 2008, 2008
Da: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
stiff wrappers New Book small octavo 566pp., references, index, A fresh perspective on the political & social landscape that gave rise to WW2.
Editore: Simon & Schuster Sydney 2008, 2008
Da: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
reprint stiff wrappers Fine octavo 566pp., references, index, A fresh perspective on the political & social landscape that gave rise to WW2.
Editore: Simon & Schuster, 2008
ISBN 10: 1847372740 ISBN 13: 9781847372741
Da: Alpha 2 Omega Books BA, Southampton, HANTS, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First UK edition-2nd printing. Fine condition.Simon & Schuster,2008.First UK edition-2nd printing(3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2).Grey hardback(silver lettering to the spine) with Dj(two small creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover),both in fine condition.The book is new with a small tear and a couple of small creases and nicks on the edges of the pages.566pp including Afterword,notes,index.Price un-clipped.Heavy book.
Editore: Simon & Schuster New York 2008, 2008
Da: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
2nd printing dust jacket Nice Copy octavo 566pp., references, index, A fresh perspective on the political & social landscape that gave rise to WW2. Publisher's mark on bottom edge o/w nice copy.
Editore: Simon & Schuster Australia, Sydney, 2008
ISBN 10: 1847372740 ISBN 13: 9781847372741
Da: Uncle Peter's Books, Clunes, NSW, Australia
Copia autografata
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 3rd Edition. Signed by the author, upon title page. Grey boards with silver lettering on the spine. Board edges are lightly rubbed. Head and tail of spine bumped. Moderate discolouration of page edges. Binding is neat and tidy. Small signs of use on front free endpapers. Else book is in good condition. Dustwrapper is lightly rubbed. Back cover bears scratches and some scuff marks. Some creasing towards the edges and little discolouration, else in good condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously; they usually present better than they sound. This book weighs over 1kg and will attract extra postage to destinations outside of Australia. Please contact bookseller for postage quote. Inscribed by Author(s).
Editore: Simon & Schuster., London,, 2008
ISBN 10: 1847372740 ISBN 13: 9781847372741
Prima edizione Copia autografata
Hardback. Condizione: Fine. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. Original publisher's grey cloth, lettered gilt at the spine. Signed presentation from the author on the title page, "To Louise, thoughtful questions, Nicholson Baker." ISBN: 1847372740 Pages: 566 Fine in fine dust jacket. Signedes.
Editore: Simon & Schuster 978-1-4165-6784-4, New York
ISBN 10: 1416567844 ISBN 13: 9781416567844
Da: Spafford Books (ABAC / ILAB), Regina, SK, Canada
Prima edizione Copia autografata
[978-1-4165-6784-4] 2008, 1st edition. (hardcover) Fine in fine dust jacket. 566pp. 8vo. A fresh perspective on the events, political, social, religious, and economic, in the years that preceded World War II. Signed first edition. Fine / fine copy. Related ephemera laid in.
Editore: Simon & Schuster March, 2008, New York, N.Y., 2008
Da: Ground Zero Books, Ltd., Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very good. 566, [2] pages. Notes. References. Index. Inscribed by the author on the title page. Inscription reads: To Eric Alterman, with admiration - Nicholson Baker! Eric Alterman (born January 14, 1960) is an American historian, journalist, author, media critic, and educator. He has been CUNY Distinguished Professor of English and Journalism at Brooklyn College, the media columnist for The Nation, and a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. He has also authored ten books. Nicholson Baker (born January 7, 1957) is an American novelist, historian and essayist. His work generally de-emphasizes narrative in favor of careful description and characterization. His early novels such as The Mezzanine and Room Temperature were distinguished by their minute inspection of his characters' and narrators' stream of consciousness. Out of a total of ten fiction books, he also wrote three erotic novels: Vox, The Fermata and House of Holes. Amongst others, Baker has published articles in Harper's Magazine, the London Review of Books and The New Yorker. Baker also writes non-fiction. A book about his relationship with John Updike, U and I: A True Story was published in 1991. He created the American Newspaper Repository in 1999. He then wrote about the American library system in his 2001 nonfiction book Double Fold: Libraries and the Assault on Paper for which he received a National Book Critics Circle Award and the Calw Hermann Hesse Prize for the German translation. A pacifist, he wrote Human Smoke about the buildup to World War II. Baker has also written about and edited Wikipedia. Human Smoke: The Beginnings of World War II, the End of Civilization questions the commonly held belief that the Allies wanted to avoid the war at all costs but were forced into action by Hitler's unforgiving actions. It consists largely of official government transcripts and other documents from the time. He suggests that the pacifists were correct in their views. This book delivers a closely textured, deeply moving indictment of the treasured myths that have romanticized much of the 1930s and 1940. Incorporating meticulous research and well documented sources--including newspaper and magazine articles, radio speeches, memoirs, and diaries--the book juxtaposes hundreds of interrelated moments of decision, brutality, suffering, and mercy. Vivid glimpses of political leaders and their dissenters illuminate and examine the gradual, horrifying advance toward overt global war and Holocaust. From Wikipedia: Human Smoke: The Beginnings of World War II, the End of Civilization is a 2008 book by Nicholson Baker about World War II. It questions the commonly held belief that the Allies wanted to avoid the war at all costs but were forced into action by Adolf Hitler's aggression. It consists largely of official government transcripts, newspaper articles, and other documents from the time, with Baker only occasionally interjecting commentary. Baker cites documents that suggest that the leaders of the United States and the United Kingdom were provoking Germany and Japan into war and had ulterior motives for participating. He dedicates the book to American and British pacifists of the time who, he states in the book's epilogue, were right all along: "They failed, but they were right." Many reviewers praised the book's use of documentary research as well as its intricate construction. Irish novelist Colm Toibin wrote in his New York Times review that "the issues Baker wishes to raise, and the stark system he has used to dramatize his point, make his book a serious and conscientious contribution to the debate about pacifism." Tim Adams wrote a in The Guardian, stating, "What if we had all stood outside and waited for Hitler's raving to end and then gone on as before? It is a crucial question and one that has rarely been better articulated than in Human Smoke. Pacifist Mark Kurlansky wrote for the Los Angeles Times that the book demonstrated that "World War II was one of the biggest, most carefully plotted lies in modern history" and that "people are going to get really angry at Baker for criticizing their favorite war. But he hasn't fashioned his tale from gossip. It is documented, with copious notes and attributions. The grace of these well-ordered snapshots is that there is no diatribe; you are left to put things together yourself. Human Smoke may be one of the most important books you will ever read." First Hardcover Edition [Stated]. First printing [stated].