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FORTUNATE SON: A Novel
by Mosley, Walter
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Mint/As New
- ISBN 10
- 0316114715
- ISBN 13
- 9780316114714
- Seller
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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About This Item
New York, New York, U.S.A. : Little, Brown and Company, 2006. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Mint/As New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by author on title page with black sharpie. Walter Mosley's novel about two boys, one ensconced in a life of privilege and the other in a life of hardship, explores the true meaning of fortune. In spite of remarkable differences, Eric and Tommy are as close as brothers. Eric, a Nordic Adonis, is graced by a seemingly endless supply of good fortune. Tommy is a lame black boy, cursed with health problems, yet he remains optimistic and strong. After tragedy rips their makeshift family apart, the lives of these boys diverge astonishingly: Eric, the golden youth, is given everything but trusts nothing; Tommy, motherless and impoverished, has nothing, but feels lucky every day of his life. In a riveting story of modern-day resilience and redemption, the two confront separate challenges, and when circumstances reunite them years later, they draw on their extraordinary natures to confront a common enemy and, ultimately, save their lives.Author is the winner of the 2016 Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. Mint, unread,first edition, first printing,, in as new, mylar-protected dust jacket.[Not remainder-marked or price-clipped] M90
Synopsis
Originally published: New York : Little, Brown, 2006 Includes reading group guide The interview with author that appears in the reading group guide was originally published in the San Jose Mercury News on May 14, 2006
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- Bookseller
- Joe Staats, Bookseller
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 023685
- Title
- FORTUNATE SON: A Novel
- Author
- Mosley, Walter
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Mint
- Jacket Condition
- As New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0316114715
- ISBN 13
- 9780316114714
- Publisher
- Little, Brown and Company
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 2006
- Pages
- 313
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Product_type
- 2
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About the Seller
Joe Staats, Bookseller
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Los Angeles, California
About Joe Staats, Bookseller
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We specialize in collectible, contemporary signed first editions. First edition means the first printing. (Later printings of the first edition are typically not printed on acid-free paper, and should be avoided by collectors.) Signatures are obtained by us in person. Inscribed books sold by us may contain a line, a phrase, or a sketch that the author has chosen to add. Our signed books are not dedicated to anybody in particular (not to your grandmother, your Aunt Gladys, your ex-lover or your former cellmate), except in the rare case of a presentation copy from an author to a noteworthy person. All our books are hardcover, unless the book is an Advance Reading Copy, Uncorrected Proof, or PBO. You can expect that the books we send you will be as described, and in a physical condition worthy of the author’s having signed them. We do not sell remainder-marked books, signed or otherwise
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