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The Outlandish Companion: In Which Much is Revealed Regarding Claire and Jamie Fraser, Their Lives and Times... (signed)
by Gabaldon, Diana
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus
- ISBN 10
- 0385257392
- ISBN 13
- 9780385257398
- Seller
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Toronto / Boston, New York: Doubleday Canada, 1999. First printing. Inscribed, dated (6/27/99) and signed by author on fly title page: "For Janet". Lightly bumped on ends of spine, rubbed on heel of spine, else very good plus. Pages clean and binding firm. DJ very lightly rubbed along top and bottom edge, else very good plus. Protected in mylar. Note: heavy book - 575 pages.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon has captured the hearts of millions with her critically acclaimed novels, Outlander. Dragonfly In Amber, Voyager, and Drums Of Autumn. From the moment Claire Randall accidentally steps through a magical stone that transports her back in time more than 200 years to 1743, and into the arms of Scottish soldier Jamie Fraser, readers have been enthralled with this epic saga of time travel, adventure, and love everlasting.Now Diana Gabaldon has written the ultimate companion guide to her bestselling series, the book only she could write - a beautifully illustrated compendium of all things Outlandish. As a special bonus for those who are eagerly awaiting the next appearance of Jamie and Claire, she includes never - before - published excerpts from upcoming works in the series. And there's lots more in this lavish keepsake volume for the many devoted fans who yearn to learn the stories behind the stories:- Full synopses of Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, and Drums of Autumn - A complete listing of the characters in all four novels, including extensively researched family trees and genealogical notes- Professionally cast horoscopes for Jamie and Claire- A comprehensive glossary and pronunciation guide to Gaelic terms and usage- The fully explicated Gabaldon Theory of Time Travel- Frequently asked questions to the author and her (sometimes surprising) answers- An annotated bibliography- Tips, personal stories - even a recipe or two- Essays about medicine and magic in the eighteenth century, researching historical fiction, and moreWith the insight, humor, and eye for detail that has made her novels such an outstanding success story. Diana Gabaldon here gives her readers the best gift of all--The Outlandish Companion.From the Hardcover edition.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lindenlea Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 006658
- Title
- The Outlandish Companion: In Which Much is Revealed Regarding Claire and Jamie Fraser, Their Lives and Times... (signed)
- Author
- Gabaldon, Diana
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Plus
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good Plus
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0385257392
- ISBN 13
- 9780385257398
- Publisher
- Doubleday Canada
- Place of Publication
- Toronto / Boston, New York
- Date Published
- 1999
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- Diana Gabaldon, Outlander
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science Fiction & Fantasy; Historical Fiction;
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