Wasp Factory
by Iain M. Banks
ISBN: 0395362962
ISBN-13: 9780395362969
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
Chosen in a British poll as one of the 100 most important books of the 20th century, this 1984 novel about a family's strange and repulsive secret has become a cult classic. Sixteen years old, Frankie has developed behavioral patterns involving the ritualistic killings of animals and insects to help predict daily events. As each successive day pass, Frankie receives phone call from older half-brother, Paul, who has escaped from an institution and is working his way home.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published date: 1984
Pages: 184
Publisher's Notes
Frank, a disturbed boy who lives alone with his father, creates a bizarre fantasy world for himself which includes strange rituals and murders.
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The Wasp Factory
Banks, Iain
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1984. Cream boards, black cloth spine. Appears unread, but has previous owner's tiny intials on free endpaper. 184 pages. Banks' first book.. ISBN: 0395362962. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - 7¾" - 9¾" tall,. SCOTLAND FICTION PSYCHOLOGICAL CAULDHAME FRANK. ( more information)
Offered by Alexandria's Library (Canada)
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The Wasp Factory
Iain Banks
Houghton Mifflin (T). Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information)
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The Wasp Factory
Banks, Iain M
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1984 A very clean copy with just a touch of soiling to the dj and boards.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by Fred Marcellino. ( more information)
Offered by Kuenzig Books, ABAA-ILAB (United States)
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The Wasp Factory
Banks, Iain
USA: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1984 hard cover, shelf wear, dust jacket is chipped, box 739. First Printing. Hard Cover. Good/Good. ( more information)
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The Wasp Factory
Banks,Iain
Houghton Mifflin Company, 1984. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. First Edition.. ISBN: 0395362962. F. Hardcover. ( more information)
Offered by Camelot Books and Gifts, Inc. (United States)
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THE WASP FACTORY
Banks, Iain
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1984. First US edition, first prnt. Spine bottom edge cloth lightly rubbed; dustjacket with minimal edgewear, mostly at corners and spine ends. Near Fine condition in a Very Good+ dustjacket with a Durafold archival cover. Banks' first novel. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The image is of the book described and not a stock photo. ( more information)
Offered by Revere Books, ABAA (United States)
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The Wasp Factory
Banks, Iain
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1984 1st US ed. Fine in Fine dj. INSCRIBED by the author. INSCRIBED By Author. 1st US Ed. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. ( more information)
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Wasp Factory, The (Qty: 2)
Banks, Iain
New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1984. First edition hard cover. Signed by the author on the title page. Unread. Minute shelfwear on head and heel of dust jacket spine, otherwise fine in near fine dust jacket which is protected by a mylar cover.. Horror. (#7994) ISBN: 0395362962 (Serving the SF community since 1981. Fine is our highest grade. Prices are net to all. Scan available upon request.) ( more information)
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THE WASP FACTORY
Banks, Iain
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1984 First US edition, first prnt. Signed by Banks on the title page. Dustjacket corners and spine ends just touched. Unread copy in Fine condition in a Near Fine dustjacket with an archival cover. Banks' first novel. Signed by Author. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The image is of the book described and not a stock photo. ( more information)
Offered by Revere Books, ABAA (United States)
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