The Pleasure of Reading
by Fraser. Antonia
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Pleasley, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Bloomsbury 1992 (1st UK). First Edition. . Hardcover. Near Fine. Wonderfully produced books with essays written by famous authors and each contribution complemented by illustrations by a famous artist. In this delightful collection forty-three acclaimed writers explain what first made them interested in literature, what inspired them to read and what makes them continue to do so. First published in 1992 in hardback only, original contributors include Margaret Atwood, J. G. Ballard, Melvyn Bragg, A. S. Byatt, Carol Ann Duffy, Simon Gray, Germaine Greer, Alan Hollinghurst, Doris Lessing, Candia McWilliam, Edna O'Brien, Ruth Rendell, Tom Stoppard, Sue Townsend and Jeanette Winterson. The new edition will include essays from five new writers, Emily Berry, Kamila Shamsie, Rory Stewart, Katie Waldegrave and Tom Wells. Top edgesl. foxed otherwise Fine in a Fine d/w
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- Bookseller
- Chris Martin Modern First Editions (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15137
- Title
- The Pleasure of Reading
- Author
- Fraser. Antonia
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury 1992 (1st UK)
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Chris Martin Modern First Editions
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Pleasley, Nottinghamshire
About Chris Martin Modern First Editions
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