Many books have spoken of the human shadow but precious few have the courage to speak straight from its heart. With painful honesty, Billy Childish does just that and, in the process, grows flowers from the dirt. Seething with wonder and disgust, this volcanic novel sheds lights on the 'lie of the family'.
Born into the emerging middle classes of the 1950s, Billy Childish takes us on a nightmarish voyage through a childhood blighted by mental and sexual abuse. Stumbling onward into adolescence he lays bare a young man's desperate attempts to make sense of a world distorted by alcohol, bullies and yes men, This striking first novel, or 'creative confession', is at turns hilarious and harrowing. Laced with lindes of unforgettable peotry it is that rare and wonderful thing - a book which had to be written.
Born into the emerging middle classes of the 1950s, Billy Childish takes us on a nightmarish voyage through a childhood blighted by mental and sexual abuse. Stumbling onward into adolescence he lays bare a young man's desperate attempts to make sense of a world distorted by alcohol, bullies and yes men, This striking first novel, or 'creative confession', is at turns hilarious and harrowing. Laced with lindes of unforgettable peotry it is that rare and wonderful thing - a book which had to be written.
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Vendeur : Time Tested Books, Sacramento, CA, Etats-Unis
Soft cover. Etat : Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition. Presumed paperback original. "Published in July 1996" stated. No additional dates, editions or printings identified. Wraps/paperback. Fine. Barely noticeable darkening to a small portion of fore edge. Few if any other signs of previous use. N° de réf. du vendeur 100661
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR001146587
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR002877840
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Vendeur : Baggins Book Bazaar Ltd, Rochester, KENT, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Good. 1st Edition. i-iii, 354pp, green and black photographic covers with title in green to black spine. Slight shelfwear, small marks to page edges. Signed by author at title page. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 068294
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Vendeur : Russian Hill Bookstore, San Francisco, CA, Etats-Unis
Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 354 pages, 8vo. SIGNED and inscribed by the author on title page: "To ----, thanks. Billy Childish, SF:97". Shelfwear: light scuffing along edges and covers, some light foxing and tanning on page leafs. Volume is in Very Good condition. Signed by Author(s). N° de réf. du vendeur 064794
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