THE HUMMINGBIRD.
by Veronesi, Sandro
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Very near fine in illustrated wrappers. An uncommon advance issue.
- Seller
-
Ione, California, United States
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About This Item
New York:: HarperVia / Harper Collins,, (2021). First edition -. Very near fine in illustrated wrappers. An uncommon advance issue. . Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. ) A very highly praised novel by this Italian author, winner of the Strega Prize (the second time Veronesi won this award) and named to many best books of the year lists. Ian McEwan said "The Hummingbird is a masterly novel, a brilliantly conceived mosaic of love and tragedy. . . a thought-rich and ultimately comic meditation on human error and lost chances.Its a cabinet of curiosities and delights, packed with small wonders, strange and sudden turns, insights of great poise. ." and Roddy Doyle calls it "a spellbinding experience - clever, funny and deeply moving." Translated from the Italian by Elena Pala. Basis for the 2022 film "Il Colibri." Translator's note. 293 pp.
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Details
- Seller
- Bookfever.com, IOBA (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 88110
- Title
- THE HUMMINGBIRD.
- Author
- Veronesi, Sandro
- Format/Binding
- First edition -
- Book Condition
- Used - Very near fine in illustrated wrappers. An uncommon advance issue.
- Publisher
- HarperVia / Harper Collins,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- (2021)
- Keywords
- italy, strega prize, movie basis, arc, uncorrected proof,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature in translation;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
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- Wrappers
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- Reading Copy
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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