Mad Shadows
by Blais, Marie-Claire
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
Item Price
$39.95$23.97
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Jonathan Cape, 1960. Translated from the French by Merloyd Lawrence, this is the first book published by the world renowned Canadian author. Interiors are unmarked and tightly bound. Dustjacket has been corner clipped, but the original price is still shown. Protected in a mylar cover. Light rubbing, mainly to the top portion, and very light chipping to the spine points. A powerful and macabre study of the conflict between beauty and ugliness, hate and love. A very nice copy.. 1st British Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Synopsis
Marie-Claire Blais was born in Quebec City in 1939. Blais’ first novel, Mad Shadows (1959), amounted to a literary revolution in Quebec. The book ushered in a new era in Quebec fiction with its nightmarish depiction of the obsessions and evils of society. Her writings, which have won international acclaim, have been translated into 13 languages.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookmarc Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 011173
- Title
- Mad Shadows
- Author
- Blais, Marie-Claire
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st British Edition
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1960
- Keywords
- NOISBN
- Bookseller catalogs
- Canada; Classic/Collectible;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Bookmarc Books
Biblio member since 2011
Campbell River, British Columbia
About Bookmarc Books
We are a small independent, carbon-neutral bookroom located in Campbell River, BC. Open to the public by appointment only, we specialize in Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy & Weird Fiction. Throw in some Occult options and we think we've got a nice assortment, but by all means, have a look for yourself. If you need more info or a scan, just let us know.If you are a local or are visiting the Campbell River area, you can always pick your book up in person...at an agreed upon time, please. We also feature Free Local Delivery!
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...