About this title: The stories range from the last hours of a condemned man, to the imaginary life of an AIDS patient, to the first performance of a bizarre new symphony. "The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios" won the Journey Prize in Canada.
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Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Canongate, Edinburgh
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9781841956329ISBN:1841956325
Description: Signed by Author First hardcover edition, first prnt. Originally published in softcover by Knopf of Canada in 1993. One of purportedly 1000 copies issued in dustjacket with slipcase and signed by Martel on the title page. Unread copy in Fine condition in a Fine dustjacket and Fine slipcase. Actual image of the book; not a stock photo. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover. Original Wraps.
Publisher: Knopf, Toronto
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780394227320ISBN:0394227328
Description: Near Fine. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author A near fine copy of the first edition. Very minor nudge to bottom tip, else fine. In original wraps as issued. Author's first book. SIGNED by YANN MARTEL on the title page. SCARCE thus. read more
Description: Fine. No Jacket. Signed by Author First Canadian (and true first) Edition. The first book by the author of LIFE OF PI, a well-received short story collection. Fine in wraps as issued. Signed by Martel on the title page. read more
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, Toronto, Canada
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780394227320ISBN:0394227328
Description: Fine+; Signed by Author. 8vo. 9780394227320. The true first Edition, soft cover First Printing in unread Very Fine condition, this one SIGNED by author Yann Martel on the title page; Martel's collection of a novella and three short stories: The Facts Behind The Helsinki Roccamatios; The Time I Heard The Private Donald J. Rankin String Concerto With One Discordant Violin, By The American Composer John Morton; Manners of Dying; The Mirror Machine. read more
Description: New. The appearance of a young storyteller with a unique voice is cause for celebration. This memorable debut from Booker prize winner Martel, originally published in 1993, was hailed for its power and elegance on both sides of the Atlantic. This edition features three of the stories from the original edition, including the remarkable novella 'The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios', as well as three stories never before published in Britain. ISBN10: 1841955361. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Random House of Canada Ltd, Toronto
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780394227320ISBN:0394227328
Description: Very Good+ First Edition. Author's first book. Very Good+, with minor edgewear, spine leaning just slightly, and an ownership signature to front page. A presentable copy of this first book by the Booker-winning author of the Life of Pi. read more
Description: Very good in fair dust jacket. Original binding of black cloth with silver gilt lettering to spine. Very good in fair edgeworn dustjacket. read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, Canada
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780394227320ISBN:0394227328
Description: Very Good. Contains 4 stories--The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios, The Time I Heard the Private Donald J. Rankin String Concerto with One Discordant Violin, Manners of Dying, The Mirror Machine. Very good condition, nearly new. read more
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. The appearance of a young storyteller with a unique voice is cause for celebration. This memorable debut from Booker prize winner Martel, originally published in 1993, was hailed for its power and elegance on both sides of the Atlantic. This edition features three of the stories from the original edition, including the remarkable novella 'The ... read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, Toronto
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780394227320ISBN:0394227328
Description: First Canadian Edition (and correct first), a trade paperback original, SIGNED by the author on the title page. Author's first book. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Random House of Canada, Limited, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780394227320ISBN:0394227328
Description: Near Fine. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author Faint creasing at upper back tip, minor wear at tips. read more
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