The Songlines
by Chatwin, Bruce
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/No Jacket
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Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: The Folio Society, 2010. Book. Illus. by Simon Pemberton. Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Bright yellow hardcover with title in black on spine and gold and dark orange decoration to front cover. Slipcase. Condition: Fine, no inscriptions.Slipcase condition: Good, with general light scuffing and shelfwear. 297pp. Illustrated with seven colour plates by Simon Pemberton. The Songlines was first published by Jonathan Cape in 1987. This edition, with minor emendations was published by the Folio Society in 2010, with an introduction by Nicholas Shakespeare. .
Synopsis
Follow Chatwin on his journey into the 'Red Centre' of Australia. Part autobiography, part story, part history, part anthropology. Teaches us how Aboriginal Australians perceive their landscapes, and negotiate with each other in that vast, nomadic environment.
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- Bookseller
- Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007990
- Title
- The Songlines
- Author
- Chatwin, Bruce
- Illustrator
- Simon Pemberton
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Publisher
- The Folio Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2010
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- bruce chatwin, dreaming tracks
- Bookseller catalogs
- English Literature;
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Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books
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Sturminster Newton
About Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books
Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books specialises in Modern British Art and 20th century design books, and is based in Dorset. We are always interested in buying books, particularly those related to art, design, photography and architecture. Please contact us on 01258 471 249 or info@karenjakobsen.co.ukKaren Jakobsen is a Member of the PBFA
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