New York, NY Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1989. Hardcover First Edition USA (1989), so stated. First Edition USA (1989), so stated. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book shows a thin line of discoloration to the cloth of the very top edge of the rear board; just a hint of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; else flawless; the boards are square; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting, marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections.. Bright, crisp and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows just a hint of rubbing to the panels; the price has not been clipped.. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches). 87 pages. Translated by and Ralph Manheim. Language: English. Weight: 8.2 ouncse. Hardback with DJ. In 2019, Handke was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature "for an influential work that with linguistic ingenuity has explored the periphery and the specificity of human experience."

Reviews

(Log in or Create an Account first!)

Details

Seller: Black Cat Hill Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 54134
Title: The Afternoon of a Writer: A Novel.
Author: Peter Handke
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition USA (1989), so stated.
ISBN 10: 0374102074
ISBN 13: 9780374102074
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux,
Place of Publication: New York, NY
Date Published: 1989.
Bookseller catalogs: German Literature; Literature: World; Authors E-J; Modern Fiction First Editions;

Terms of Sale

Black Cat Hill Books

Default shipping charges provided at the time of sale will hold unless the actual cost of shipping is significantly more - or less -t han the default shipping charge quoted. In such cases we will contact you with alternative charges; we will arrive at these charges by the following method: actual United States Postal Service (or UPS) shipping charges + $2.00 handling charge. We guarantee the accuracy of our descriptions and the quality of our packaging. Books we ship may be returned for any reason. If you are not satisfied, notify us via email, and return the book. If we are satisfied that we have provided an inaccurate description, we will refund your return shipping charges, at USPS Media Mail rates. All prices are net to all. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance in expediting your order. Thanks from the folks on Black Cat Hill.

About the Seller

Black Cat Hill Books

This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

Biblio member since 2004

Oregon City, Oregon

Ask Seller a Question

About Black Cat Hill Books

Black Cat Hill Books is an Internet-only bookseller.

Glossary
Frequently asked questions

Glossary

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Remainder: Book(s) which are sold at a very deep discount to alleviate publisher overstock. Often, though not always, they have a remainder...
Heel: The lower most portion of the spine when the book is standing vertically.
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Crisp: A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
Marginalia: Marginalia, in brief, are notes written in the margins, or beside the text of a book by a previous owner. This is very...
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...