Golem
by Wisniewski, David
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0395726182
- ISBN 13
- 9780395726181
- Seller
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Evanston, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
Clarion Books, 1996. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Second printing of the 1997 Caldecott Medal winner, dust jacket does have the medal affixed. Price ($15.95) is intact and front flap has "1096" date notation. Number line on copyright page reads "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2" . Beautiful condition, no markings, appears not to have been read. DJ is near-fine.
Synopsis
Retold from traditional sources and accompanied by David Wisniewski's unique cut-paper illustrations, Golem is a dramatic tale of supernatural forces invoked to save an oppressed people. It also offers a thought-provoking look at the consequences of unleashing power beyond human control. The afterword discusses the legend of the golem and its roots in the history of the Jews. A Caldecott Medal Book.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Books, Interesting and Odd & Sleepyside Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001098
- Title
- Golem
- Author
- Wisniewski, David
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0395726182
- ISBN 13
- 9780395726181
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1996
- Bookseller catalogs
- Children's Picture Books; Children's Award Winners;
- X weight
- 0 lbs
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Books, Interesting and Odd & Sleepyside Books
Biblio member since 2019
Evanston, Illinois
About Books, Interesting and Odd & Sleepyside Books
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