About this title: Reissue to follow up publication of Paul Bailey's new novel Kitty and Virgil. Both 'Peter Smart's Confessions' and 'Gabriel's Lament' were shortlisted for the Booker Prize. The eponymous hero of Peter Smart's Confessions, an unhappy husband and none-too-successful actor, is writing after a suicide attempt. Peter's mother, as an actor friend enthusiastically points out, is a comic monster: 'If you put her in a book -- as they say -- no one would believe her...Only Wagner could do her justice.' She's matched by the larger-than-life eccentric, F. Leonard Cottle, randy retired doctor and author ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780007292776ISBN:0007292775
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 196 pages. This book is printed on demand (allow 1-2 weeks for printing) reissue to follow up publication of paul bailey's new novel kitty and virgil. both 'peter smart's confessions' and 'gabriel's lament' were shortlisted for the booker prize. (Paperback) read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Jonathan Cape, London
Date Published: 1977
Description: 8vo. Original black boards, titles to spine gilt. With the dustjacket. Bookplate to pastedown otherwise near fine in near fine dustjacket. First Edition, First Impression. Bailey's fourth novel. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Fourth Estate Ltd
Date Published: 04/05/2000
ISBN-13:9781857025675ISBN:1857025679
Description: Used-Good. Book in good or better condition. Dispatched same day from warehouse. Please email with any questions for quick response. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780007292776ISBN:0007292775
Description: Reissue to follow up publication of Paul Bailey's new novel Kitty and Virgil. Both 'Peter Smart's Confessions' and 'Gabriel's Lament' were shortlisted for the Booker Prize. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Date Published: 1977
ISBN-13:9780224013581ISBN:0224013580
Description: Good. This is an ex-library book Our aim is to create value for our customers through the provision of low cost, affordable products and an overall satisfying buying experience. read more
Edition: first edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Jonathan Cape, London
Date Published: 1977
Description: NF-/VG+. 8vo in black cloth. DJ is white with title on spine in gray. Signed by the author on main title page. Boards have no significant wear. DJ has light general shelf and edgewear, in protective mylar sleeve. Top of textblock lightly agetoned, other edges and pages clean and bright. 191 pp. Shelved Locked Modern Firsts. Fiction. 9-3-1147427. read more
Description: New in New jacket. BOOK IN STOCK FROM UK. B Format. Reissue to follow up publication of Paul Bailey's new novel Kitty and Virgil. Both 'Peter Smart's Confessions' and 'Gabriel's Lament' were shortlisted for the Booker Prize. The eponymous hero of Peter Smart's Confessions, an unhappy husband and none-too-successful actor, is writing after a suicide attempt. Peter's mother, as an actor friend enthusiastically points out, is a comic monster: 'If you put her in a book--as they say--no one would ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781857025675ISBN:1857025679
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Reissue to follow up publication of Paul Bailey's new novel Kitty and Virgil. Both 'Peter Smart's Confessions' and 'Gabriel's Lament' were shortlisted for the Booker Prize. The eponymous hero of Peter Smart's Confessions, an unhappy husband and none-too-successful actor, is writing after a suicide attempt. Peter's mother, as an actor friend enthusiastically points out, is a comic monster: 'If you put her in a book--as they say--no one would believe her...Only ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781857025675ISBN:1857025679
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Reissue to follow up publication of Paul Bailey's new novel Kitty and Virgil. Both 'Peter Smart's Confessions' and 'Gabriel's Lament' were shortlisted for the Booker Prize. The eponymous hero of Peter Smart's Confessions, an unhappy husband and none-too-successful actor, is writing after a suicide attempt. Peter's mother, as an actor friend enthusiastically points out, is a comic monster: 'If you put her in a book--as they say--no one would believe her...Only ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781857025675ISBN:1857025679
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Reissue to follow up publication of Paul Bailey's new novel Kitty and Virgil. Both 'Peter Smart's Confessions' and 'Gabriel's Lament' were shortlisted for the Booker Prize. The eponymous hero of Peter Smart's Confessions, an unhappy husband and none-too-successful actor, is writing after a suicide attempt. Peter's mother, as an actor friend enthusiastically points out, is a comic monster: 'If you put her in a book--as they say--no one would believe her...Only ... read more
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