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The Gone-Away World
by Nick Harkaway
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: William Heinemann, 2008 . First edition. Hardback. Fine/Fine. 9.5" by 6.5". None. The signed first edition, first impression of this debut post-apocalyptic science fiction novel. A signed first edition, first impression of this debut science fiction novel from writer Nick Harkaway. In the publisher's original bright pictorial paper covered boards, and with the price unclipped dust wrapper.Signed by Harkaway to the title page, with a 'Signed Copy' sticker to the front wrap.Originally titled 'The Wages of Gonzo Lubitsch', the work concerns a number of ex-special forces operatives turned truckers who are hired to perform a dangerous mission in a post-apocalyptic world. The author termed this a work of 'nuclear holocaust fiction', with elements of comedy. In the publisher's original pictorial paper covered boards, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper in excellent condition, with 'Signed Copy' sticker to front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Signed to title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine
Synopsis
A wildly entertaining novel, introducing a bold new voice that combines antic humor (think Joseph Heller and Kurt Vonnegut) with a stunning futuristic vision (a la A Clockwork Orange and 1984) to give us an electrifyingly original tale of love, friendship and the apocalypse..A wildly entertaining debut novel, introducing a bold new voice that combines antic humour with a stunning futuristic vision to give us an electrifyingly original version of the apocalypse.The Jorgmund Pipe is the backbone of the world, and it's on fire. Gonzo Lubitsch, professional hero and troubleshooter, is hired to put it out – but there's more to the fire, and the Pipe itself, than meets the eye. The job will take Gonzo and his best friend, our narrator, back to their own beginnings and into the dark heart of the Jorgmund Company itself. From rural childhood in Cricklewood Cove to military service in a bewildering foreign war; from Jarndice University to the sawdust of the Nameless Bar; their story is the story of the Gone-Away World. It is the history of a friendship stretched beyond its limits; a tale of love and loss; of ninjas, pirates, politics; of curious heroism in strange and dangerous places.Part adventure, part comic odyssey, and part geek nirvana, this is The Gone-Away World.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 800F32
- Title
- The Gone-Away World
- Author
- Nick Harkaway
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- William Heinemann
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2008
- Size
- 9.5" by 6.5"
- Keywords
- Science Fiction Nick Harkaway post-apocalypse Nick Harkaway
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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