What Is the What
by Eggers, Dave
What Is the What: The Autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng is a 2006 novel written by Dave Eggers. It is based on the real life story of Valentino Achak Deng, a Sudanese refugee and member of the Lost Boys of Sudan program.
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WHAT IS THE WHAT
by Eggers, Dave
- Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Not Issued
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 2006
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781932416640
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Fernandina Beach, Florida, USA
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CA$207.82
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San Francisco: McSweeney's Books, 2006. First edition, first prnt. First state with dark brown illustrated boards. Signed by Eggers on the title page. Issued without dustjacket. Printed sleeve with blurbs on rear board as issued. Sleeve with small tear on the bottom edge fold; slight compression on rear board topedge; otherwise, an unread copy in Fine condition.. Signed by Author.… Read more about this item Item Price
CA$207.82
What is the What
by Eggers, Dave
- Condition
- Used - Very good
- Published
- 2006
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781932416640
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Decatur, Georgia, USA
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CA$69.27
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SF: McSweeney's Books, 2006. Hardcover. Very good. Hardcover. First Edition. Very good hardback bound in publisher's illustrated brown boards with wrap around band. Signed by Eggers on the title page.
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CA$69.27
What is the What
by Eggers, Dave
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- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781932416640
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GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
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CA$5.62
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Hardback. Good. Item Price
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What is the What - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Eggers, Dave
- Condition
- Used - Fine
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Published
- 2006
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781932416640
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Summerville, South Carolina, USA
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CA$124.70
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San Francisco: McSweeney's. Fine. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1932416641 . A handsome first Edition/First Printing in Fine condition in pictorial boards in a like wrap-around band, signed and inscribed by author Dave Eggers; Seeking refuge from the Sudanese Civil War, Valentino Achak Deng survives a harrowing 1,000 mile journey through Sudan. All the while,… Read more about this item Item Price
CA$124.70
What Is the What: the autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng : a novel
by Eggers, Dave
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780307385901
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- 1
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GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
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CA$3.64
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Paperback. Very Good. Item Price
CA$3.64
What is the What
by Eggers, Dave
- Condition
- Used - Very good
- Published
- 2006
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781932416640
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Decatur, Georgia, USA
- Item Price
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CA$20.78
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SF: McSweeney's Books, 2006. Hardcover. Very good. Hardcover. Sixth Printing. Very good hardback bound in publisher's illustrated red boards with wrap around band.
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CA$20.78
What is the What
by Eggers, Dave
- Condition
- Used - Very good
- Published
- 2006
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781932416640
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
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Decatur, Georgia, USA
- Item Price
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CA$69.27
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SF: McSweeney's Books, 2006. Hardcover. Very good. Hardcover. First Edition. Very good hardback bound in publisher's illustrated brown boards with wrap around band. Inscribed and signed by Eggers on the title page.
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CA$69.27
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WHAT IS THE WHAT: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF VALENTINO ACHAK DENG
by Eggers, Dave
- Condition
- Used
- Published
- 2006
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780932416643
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Santa Monica, California, USA
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CA$76.20
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San Francisco: McSweeney's, 2006. SIGNED by Deng. Near fine (some small smudges on the paper wrapper on the back cover) without a regular dust jacket, just the wrapper around the back cover. This is the fifth printing and has a lighter orange brown cover compared to the first state. This is sometimes called a "nonfiction novel," and the title page… Read more about this item Item Price
CA$76.20
What Is The What (*signed by subject/autobiographer*)
by Eggers, Dave
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- Used
- Edition
- First Edition; Fifth Printing stated
- Published
- 2006
- Binding
- Hardcover. Sewn binding is square and tight. Block and pages are clean and unmarked. Book appears to be gently read.
- ISBN
- 9781932416640
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Maysville, Georgia, USA
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CA$113.61
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Hardcover. Cloth. 475 pp. McSweeney's; San Francisco, CA (2006). First Edition. Fifth Printing stated. Bright, tight, clean, and unmarked except for autobiographer Valentino Achak Deng inscription and signature on Title Page. Straight and sharp boards and corners. Softened spine ends. Superficial scuffing to ink on pictorial cover. No DJ, as issued. Very Good+ to Near Fine. More photos on… Read more about this item Item Price
CA$113.61
What Is the What: The Autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng
by Eggers, Dave
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Published
- 2006-10-18
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781932416640
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- 1
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Houston, Texas, USA
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CA$7.44
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McSweeney's, 2006-10-18. Hardcover. Acceptable. 6x1x5. Item Price
CA$7.44
What is the What
by Eggers, Dave
- Condition
- Used - Very good
- Published
- 2006
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Decatur, Georgia, USA
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CA$34.64
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SF: McSweeney's Books, 2006. Hardcover. Very good. Hardcover. Fourth Printing. Corners lightly bumped, Front rubbed, else a very good hardback bound in publisher's illustrated boards with wrap around band. Inscribed and signed by Eggers on the title page.
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CA$34.64
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WHAT IS THE WHAT: The Autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng
by Eggers, Dave
- Condition
- Used - Near fine.
- Edition
- First printing
- Published
- 2006
- ISBN
- 9781932416640
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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CA$34.64
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San Francisco: McSweeney's, 2006. First printing. Near fine.. First edition of Eggers's novelization of the true story of a Sudanese boy trying to escape his country's violence and political strife. 9'' x 6.5''. Hardcover. Pictorial boards in original paper sleeve. Cover art by Rachel Sumpter. 475 pages. Item Price
CA$34.64
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WHAT IS THE WHAT
by Eggers, Dave
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Not Issued
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 2006
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781932416640
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
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Fernandina Beach, Florida, USA
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CA$90.06
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San Francisco: McSweeney's Books, 2006. First edition, first prnt. First state with brown illustrated boards. Signed by Eggers on the title page. Issued without dustjacket. Printed sleeve with blurbs on rear board. Spine ends lightly pushed, faint soiling on foreedge; sleeve with one inch closed tear. Very Good condition.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcovers. Very Good/Not Issued. 8vo -… Read more about this item Item Price
CA$90.06
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What is the What (Signed)
by Dave Eggers
- Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Published
- 2006
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781932416640
- Quantity Available
- 1
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San Jose, California, USA
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CA$41.56
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Canada: McSweeney's Books, 2006. Hardcover. Very Good+/No Jacket. Book has a light bump to the top corner of the spine, else clean with no marks or stamps. Rear paper sleeve with barcode present. No edition stated.
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CA$41.56
What is the What
by Eggers, Dave
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Binding
- Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781932416640
- Quantity Available
- 1
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GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
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CA$5.62
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Hardback. Acceptable. Item Price
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What Is the What
by Dave Eggers
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Published
- October 25, 2006
- ISBN
- 9781932416640
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Tomball, Texas, USA
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CA$34.64
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First Edition; A Near Fine book with no jacket as issued, wraparound band present to back board; only light shelf wear to the ends and edges, and some light spotting to the text block. Not remaindered, not ex-library; will ship in a sturdy box. Item Price
CA$34.64
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What is the What
by Dave Eggers
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 2006
- Quantity Available
- 1
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CAMAS, Washington, USA
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CA$117.77
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Signed by Dave Eggers
First Edition, Fourth Printing
The pages, binding, spine, and edges of the book are in very good condition.
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Prompt shipping from the US with tracking number. Standard shipping typically takes 7-14 business days within the US.
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CA$117.77
What Is the What: The Autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng
by Eggers, Dave
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- 2006-10-18
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781932416640
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Houston, Texas, USA
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CA$7.44
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McSweeney's, 2006-10-18. Hardcover. Good. 6x1x5. Item Price
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What is the What
by Eggers, Dave
- Condition
- Used - Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket
- Edition
- First British Edition; First Printing
- Published
- 2006
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780241142585
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- 1
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Chilliwack, British Columbia, CAN
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CA$27.02
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London: Hamish Hamilton Ltd. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket. 2006. First British Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 024114258X . DJ and boards show light shelf wear, DJ has short tears along top edge, light soiling. ; A tight solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped.; 9.1 X 6.0 X 1.5 inches; 475 pages; "In a heartrending and astonishing… Read more about this item Item Price
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What Is the What
by Dave Eggers
- Condition
- Used
- Published
- 9-Oct-07
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WARREN, Rhode Island, USA
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CA$9.70
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New York: Vintage, 9-Oct-07. Paperback Condition: VERY GOOD Light rubbing wear to cover, spine and page edges Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text Item Price
CA$9.70