The Spirit Cabinet
by Quarrington, Paul
The author of ten novels, Paul Quarrington was also a musician (most recently in the band Porkbelly Futures), an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker, and an acclaimed non-fiction writer.Paul Quarrington's novel, Galveston, was nominated for the Scotiabank Giller Prize; King Leary won the CBC's 2008 Canada Reads competition and the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal; and Whale Music was awarded the Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction. Recently, Porkbelly Futures' self-titled second CD has been released to widespread acclaim, and Paul Quarrington's short film adaptation of The Ravine, entitled Pavane, was featured in the Moving Stories Short Film Festival. Paul Quarrington's non-fiction writing includes books on some of his favourite pastimes, such as fishing, hockey, and music. A regular contributor of book reviews, travel columns, and journalism to Canada's national newspapers and magazines, he also taught writing at Humber College and the University of Toronto. Paul Quarringon passed away in January 2010.
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The Spirit Cabinet
by Paul Quarrington
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Random House of Canada, 1999. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. About the book: Hardcover with jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Inscribed, signed, initialed by author on title page. Also has a doodle from the author on same page. Both book and jacket are in fine condition. Additional photos available upon request.
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by Quarrington, Paul
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Random House of Canada, 1999 inscribed to Greg Gatenberg with ink drawing "Paul Quarrington Haberfront 25 writers 25 beers!! PQ *****Greg Gatenby was the founding Artistic Director of the world-renowned, annual International Festival of Authors and of the weekly Harbourfront Reading Series. Under the neary thirty years of his directorship, the program featured readings and talks by more than 4,000… Read more about this item Item Price
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Toronto: Random House of Canada, 1999. First Edition . Pictorial Wraps. Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Advanced Reading Copy. Funny, black and bizarre novel, by the Governor General Award winner, about an oddball cast of Las Vegas magicians, real magic and an old magic cabinet once owned by Houdini. Minor edgewear, some wear… Read more about this item Item Price
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Toronto: Random House Canada. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Wraps. 0679309853 . A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY - customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery. Novel by the author of "Whale Music". Comic, melancholy tale of two magicians. Author signature accompanied… Read more about this item Item Price
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Toronto, Ont.: Random House of Canada, 1999. Book. Very Good+. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Canadian First. First edition, first printing as evidenced by a complete number line from 1 to 10; signed by Paul Quarrington on the title page with no inscription; minor edge wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy in collectible condition; dust jacket is protected by a Brodart… Read more about this item Item Price
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Canada: Random House Canada, 1999. First printing. Signed (and illustrated with a stylized date and happy face) by author on title page. Hint of bumping at heel of spine, else fine. DJ fine. Protected in mylar.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Item Price
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The Spirit Cabinet
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Random House, 1999 very good first edition in very good dj. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Item Price
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The Spirit Cabinet
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Random House, 1999. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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Atlantic Monthly Pr, 2000-04-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 9x6x0. We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! American first edition, first printing. Published by Atlantic Monthly Press… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Spirit Cabinet
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New York, NY: Atlantic Monthly Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2000. First American Edition; 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 341 pages; Mylar Book Cover on Dust Jacket, Book has some rubbing on top edge, Book Tight, shows some sign of usage . Item Price
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The Spirit Cabinet
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The Spirit Cabinet
by Quarrington, Paul
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- 1999
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Toronto, ON, Canada: Random House of Canada, Limited, 1999. First Canadian Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 341pp. Black boards with silver lettering on spine. No wear to covers or spine. Binding square and sound. Colour illustrated DJ clean and without wear, preserved in archival cover.
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The Spirit Cabinet
by Quarrington, Paul
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- 1999
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Canada: Random House Canada, 1999. First printing. Lightly bumped on heel of spine, else near fine. DJ rubbed on head of spine, else near fine.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Item Price
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The Spirit Cabinet (Signed)
by Quarrington, Paul
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Toronto: Random House Canada, 1999. Novel by this Canadian author about magicians and real magic; advance praise blurbs by Roddy Doyle and Jim Harrison. Signed by author on title page.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Item Price
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The Spirit Cabinet
by Quarrington, Paul
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Atlantic Monthly Pr, 2000-04-01. Hardcover. Good. 0.9000 in x 9.0000 in x 6.4000 in. Ex-Library Hardcover with usual markings, stamps, and stickers. Dust Jacket has a clear, plastic covering over it. Pages are good. Item Price
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