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Description for 5 is the Perfect Number
paperback. 5 is the Perfect Number is the story of an old Mafioso who is forced out of retirement when his son is murdered. He lays down his fishing rod and picks up his pistols and goes looking for revenge. Spare, romantic, surreal, 5 is the Perfect Number introduces one of the new European masters to British readers. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: FX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 294 x 15. Weight in Grams: 748. From the library of Michel Déon. Clean copy showing some age and light shelf wear. Remains a very good copy
5 is the Perfect Number is the story of an old Mafioso who is forced out of retirement when his son is murdered. He lays down his fishing rod and picks up his pistols and goes looking for revenge. Spare, romantic, surreal, 5 is the Perfect Number introduces one of the new European masters to British readers.
5 is the Perfect Number is the story of an old Mafioso who is forced out of retirement when his son is murdered. He lays down his fishing rod and picks up his pistols and goes looking for revenge. Spare, romantic, surreal, 5 is the Perfect Number introduces one of the new European masters to British readers.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Jonathan Cape
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780224073875
SKU
KMK0021781
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Igort
Igort was born in Cagliari in 1958. In 1979 he moved to Bologna where he created his first comic. He is the winner of numerous awards for his work. He now lives in Paris.
Reviews for 5 is the Perfect Number
Hard-nosed modern noir doesn't get much darker or harder than in this touching story of an old Mafiosi hunting down the killer of his murdered son. Imagine Beat Takeshi remaking the final reel of The Godfather with pen and ink. It's so beautifully drawn that you'll quickly understand why when it comes to comics the Italians believe the Americans can't ... Read more