About this title: In the 1950s a New York City book-lover writes to a London bookshop. They reply, and thus is born a warm, witty, and unique correspondence between people who had never met.
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Avon Books
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780380001224ISBN:0380001225
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Rectangular section cut out of title page, presumably to remove previous owners name. Embossed stamp on inside page. Otherwise, has minimal wear. Trade PB. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Avon Books
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780380001224ISBN:0380001225
Description: A good reading copy only. Previous owners name inscribed inside front. May have underlining or highlighting throughout. -, Trade PaperBack, Good / read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Avon Books
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780380001224ISBN:0380001225
Description: Acceptable. NAME INSIDE FRONT COVER. MAY HAVE COVER WEAR, SPINE CREASES, HIGHLIGHTING, UNDERLINING & PAGES YELLOWED FROM AGE. FASTER SERVICE FROM US! ! ! 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: Paperback
Publisher: Avon Books
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780380001224ISBN:0380001225
Description: Good. Standard used condition. May have light reading or storage wear. All orders processed within 2 business days. Ships from Foxboro MA. read more
Edition: Later Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Avon Books, New York
Date Published: 1974
ISBN-13:9780380001224ISBN:0380001225
Description: Good. The charming correspondence between between Helen Hanff, a salty New York writer and book lover, and the staff of the London bookseller Marks & Company, between 1949 and 1969. The book was the basis for a film from Columbia Pictures starring Anne Bancroft and Anthony Hopkins. Softcover, 97 pp. Moderate wear, no names or gift notes, clean text, tight binding. read more
"Hanff's bookseller, Frank Doel must have had some patience as well as an appreciation for her wit. I can understand his decorous silence after some of his hard searched acquisitions met with laments. However, even Hanff's howls of disappointment generally come across as refreshingly passionate, witty, and sympathetic to anyone who has been pining for a certain volume. I savored Hanff's vividly conveyed pleasure as the books arrive and she lingers over details of binding, cover, and paper. The letters make a powerful case for the pleasure of books as artful, cherishable objects. Hanff's depiction of how reading ideally connects us with others--her delight in discovering Donne through Walton's lives, the way a book opens to a passage favored by a previous owner, the way the friendship between Hanff and the bookstore employees grows--made this little collection especially memorable."
"I just finished reading this and I have to say I am utterly charmed.
Now I need to see the movie again. The movie takes about as long to watch as it takes to read the book. If I remember right the movie had more details in it than the book did (so probably I am in love with the fantasy surrounding this story as much as I am in love with the story itself.) The idea of a friendship across the ocean through letters and books and gifts. Right up my alley. Loved it! I might have to keep this one and read it every few years to keep it fresh."
"After reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society I found this book recommended for it's similar story.
The difference: this book is a real collection of letters. Interesting, yes. But not as compelling as a pretend story. The jacket calls 84, Charing Cross a love story. Unless that means the mutual love of books between a book merchant and an avid book collector, there is no love story here. But is does go to show your there are people out there who actually read Chaucer...and like it.
What I loved: it's short. I read it in less than two hours. And as I read, I was reminded how important it is to keep in touch with good friends, and to send them eggs if ever they are rationed."
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
rating
