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A Russell Hoban Omnibus - Hardcover, by Hoban Russell - Very Good u
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A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780253335869
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Indiana University Press
ISBN-10
0253335868
ISBN-13
9780253335869
eBay Product ID (ePID)
351342
Product Key Features
Book Title
Russell Hoban Omnibus
Number of Pages
832 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Short Stories (Single Author), General
Publication Year
1999
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.6 in
Item Weight
36.2 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
00-503036
TitleLeading
A
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
818/.5409
Table Of Content
Novels Turtle Diary The Lion of Boaz-Jachin and Jachin-Boaz Pilgermann Mr. Rinyo-Clacton's Offer Short Stories The Man with the Dagger My Night with Leonie The Raven Dream Woman Dark Oliver The Ghost Horse of Genghis Kahn Essays "I, that was a child, my tongue's use sleeping...' With a Choked Cry Poems 03.00 Abroad Crystal Maze The Owl-Woman Turtle Prince? Fred to Samantha Dragon Into Dressing Gown The Hippogriff What the Fairy Said to the Bibliophile The Dragon Underneath the Mat Children's Writing The Marzipan Pig The Return of Manny Rat (excerpt)
Synopsis
Author of the immensely popular children's books featuring Frances the Badger, Russell Hoban is also a master of contemporary imaginative literary forms, including the cult classic Riddley Walker. Gathered here are four of Mr. Hoban's novels: the haunting Lion of Boaz-Jachin, the popular Turtle Diary (made into a movie startting Glenda Jackson and Ben Kingsley), Pilgermann, and his newest work, the sharp and witty Mr. Rinyo-Clacton's Offer, published here for the first time in North America. In addition, the collection includes samples from Mr. Hoban's short stories, essays, and poetry. Finally, for true Hoban aficionados, there is part of an unfinished sequel to the adult children's classic The Mouse and His Child, featuring the further adventures of Manny Rat., A Russell Hoban Omnibus presents four of Hoban's novels: the haunting The Lion of Boaz-Jachin and Jachin-Boaz; the popular Turtle Diary (which was made into a movie starring Glenda Jackson and Ben Kingsley); Pilgermann; and his newest work, Mr Rinyo-Clacton's Offer, a brilliant Faustian comedy published here for the first time in the United States. Book jacket.
LC Classification Number
PS3558.O336A6 1999
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