The Sign of the Book - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Dunning, John

ISBN 10: 0743255054 / ISBN 13: 9780743255059

Edité par Scribner, New York, London, ET AL, 2005

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A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in a Near Fine dust-jacket that has some soiling; In the tradition of J.D. Salinger and Raymond Carver, John Dunning's debut novel is the story of a young man's search for identity and meaning in a world that seems to be spinning out of control. Frank, a high school senior, is haunted by the death of his older brother, which he blames himself for. He spends his days wandering the streets of his small town and drinking with his equally aimless friends. One night, Frank comes across a half-forgotten copy of The Catcher in the Rye, which he finds inspiring. He decides to become a Holden Caulfield-like figure and sets out on a journey to find himself. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a prostitute, a drug dealer, and a religious zealot, each of whom helps him to see the world in a new way. The Sign of the Book is a dark and moving exploration of the human condition, told with Dunning's distinctive and; 8vo; 353 pages; MR, Price check? N° de réf. du vendeur 54575

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Titre : The Sign of the Book - 1st Edition/1st ...

Éditeur : Scribner, New York, London, ET AL

Date d'édition : 2005

Reliure : Hardcover

Etat : Fine

Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine

Edition : First Edition; First Printing.

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Synopsis :

From New York Times bestselling author John Dunning comes a riveting Cliff Janeway Bookman novel, combining captivating book lore with page-turning suspense.

Occasionally, Denver bookman Cliff Janeway has one of those perfect days—he sells a couple of good books and he buys something even better—perhaps a tough-to-find Steinbeck in mint condition. Even the jacket is fine.
Working from his store on seedy Colfax Avenue, Janeway doesn't have enough of those days, but he's not complaining. Things are looking up because of his new partner and friend, lawyer Erin d'Angelo.

So when Erin asks Janeway for a favor, it's hard to say no. She wants him to go over the mountain to the small town of Paradise where a former good friend, Laura Marshall, is in jail, accused of killing her husband.
What happened at the Marshalls' remote mountain home? Did Laura kill Bobby, or is she trying to protect her oldest son? And where were the three children when the shooting occurred? What did they see?

Rich with the intricacies of book collecting that only an expert like John Dunning can offer, The Sign of the Book is a beautifully crafted, enthralling novel of suspense from the consummate bookman himself.

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John Dunning has revealed some of book collecting’s most shocking secrets in his bestselling series of crime novels featuring Cliff Janeway: Booked to Die, which won the prestigious Nero Wolfe award; The Bookman’s Wake, a New York Times Notable Book; and the New York Times bestsellers The Bookman’s Promise, The Sign of the Book, and The Bookwoman’s Last Fling. He is also the author of the Edgar Award-nominated Deadline, The Holland Suggestions, and Two O’Clock, Eastern Wartime. An expert on rare and collectible books, he owned the Old Algonquin Bookstore in Denver for many years. He lives in Denver, Colorado. Visit OldAlgonquin.com.