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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Paperback. In their rambling house near Romney Marsh, the children play in a story-book world - but their lives, and those of their rich cousins and their friends, the son and daughter of a curator at the new Victoria and Albert Museum, are already inscribed with mystery. Each family carries its own secrets. Num Pages: 624 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 32. Weight in Grams: 448. 617pp. Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2009
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
9780099535454
ISBN
9780099535454
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 10.91

Paperback.
Publisher
Arcadia Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905147595
ISBN
9781905147595
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.69

Paperback. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 404. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
New Island Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
SKU
KTJ0050879
ISBN
9781848402751
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. A.B. Yehoshua is as creative, humorous and provocative as ever in The Extra Translator(s): Schoffman, Stuart. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 216 x 27. Weight in Grams: 346.
Publisher
Halban Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905559794
ISBN
9781905559794
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.95

Paperback. A. B. Yehoshua was shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize 2005 Translator(s): Halkin, Hillel. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 200 x 29. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Peter Halban Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781870015776
ISBN
9781870015776
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.70

Paperback. The Lover was A.B. Yehoshua's first novel and immediately brought him international recognition. It is brilliant, compassionate, and highly original, and as accomplished as all his later works. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 126 x 28. Weight in Grams: 420.
Publisher
Peter Halban Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
360
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781870015912
ISBN
9781870015912
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.44

Paperback. Now an award-winning feature film 'The Human Resources Manager' Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
Halban Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905559244
ISBN
9781905559244
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.97

Paperback. Ostensibly about everyday life, this intense, thoughtful and often humorous novel probes deep into the psyche of its characters and of their country. Editor(s): Halban Publishers. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 31. Weight in Grams: 436.
Publisher
Halban Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905559190
ISBN
9781905559190
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.98

Hardcover. Set in North Africa, Spain, France and Germany in the turbulent, suspicion-ridden year prior to the first millennium. When Ben Attar, a Jewish merchant from North Africa, takes a second wife who lives in Paris, there are life-altering consequences. Yehoshua's previous books include "Mr Mani". Translator(s): Langes, Nicholas de; Lange, N.D.; Lange, Nicholas de. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 242 x 26. Weight in Grams: 588.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Peter Halban Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition (Stated), First Printing
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781870015714
ISBN
9781870015714
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.18

Paperback. This paperback edition brings together novellas and short stories of the celebrated Jewish writer A.B. Yehoshua, including two stories previously unpublished in English. "Mr Mani", which appeared in the previous hardback edition, is now a novel in its own right. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 146 x 33. Weight in Grams: 766.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Peter Halban Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9781870015721
ISBN
9781870015721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.18

Paperback. Contemporary Israeli novel about a professor trying to understand two things: the Arab mind and the secret of his son's failed marriage. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 138 x 41. Weight in Grams: 616.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Peter Halban Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9781870015868
ISBN
9781870015868
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.49

Paperback. Five Seasons is a moving and, at times, humorous novel about the need to fall in love again. It is A.B. Yehoshua's third novel and has long been out of print. Num Pages: 332 pages. BIC Classification: 2CSJ; FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 24. Weight in Grams: 312.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Peter Halban Publishers Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781870015943
ISBN
9781870015943
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.98

Paperback. A Late Divorce was A. B. Yehoshua's second novel which immediately consolidated the promise of The Lover. With the publication of this long out-of-print novel, all of A.B. Yehoshua's work is now in print with Halban Publishers. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 49. Weight in Grams: 346.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Peter Halban Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9781870015950
ISBN
9781870015950
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.93

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 484.
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1984
Edition
1 New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801492860
ISBN
9780801492860
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 32.80

Paperback. Alfred Day wanted his war. In its turmoil he found his proper purpose as the tail-gunner in a Lancaster bomber; he found the wild, dark fellowship of his crew, and - most extraordinary of all - he found Joyce, a woman to love. But that's all gone - the war took it away. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 196. Like new with minimal wear
Condition
Used, Like New
Edition
01st Edition
Publisher
Vintage
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
SKU
KCD0014852
ISBN
9780099494058
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Exposing and exploring the sinuous undercurrents of violence, anguish and love, this title examines the nature of the individual, both in isolation and society, as characters define and deny their chosen identities. It reveals the subversive liberation of impotence, and, the humour of discomfort as human beings chafe together. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 178.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099457114
ISBN
9780099457114
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.82

Paperback. Alfred Day wanted his war. In its turmoil he found his proper purpose as the tail-gunner in a Lancaster bomber; he found the wild, dark fellowship of his crew, and - most extraordinary of all - he found Joyce, a woman to love. But that's all gone - the war took it away. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 208. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Vintage
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KJE0000706
ISBN
9780099494058
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Short listed for the Richard & Judy Book Club 2007. Presents a story set in Los Angeles about one man's effort to bring himself back to life. This work reveals what can happen if you are willing to open up to the world around you. Num Pages: 380 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 286. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Granta Books
Edition
New edition
Publication date
2007
SKU
KAK0000911
ISBN
9781862079335
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The dark and dazzling new novel from the author of the major bestseller This Book Will Save Your Life Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 31. Weight in Grams: 338.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Granta Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847083234
ISBN
9781847083234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.69

Paperback. Short listed for the Richard & Judy Book Club 2007. Presents a story set in Los Angeles about one man's effort to bring himself back to life. This work reveals what can happen if you are willing to open up to the world around you. Num Pages: 380 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 286. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Publication date
2007
Condition
Used, Very Good
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Granta Books
Edition
New edition
SKU
KAK0010656
ISBN
9781862079335
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. In this collection of 20 short stories, the editor Richard Ford has selected his personal favourites of Chekhov's work. Includes are "The Kiss", "The Darling", as well as lesser known tales such as "A Blunder", "Hush" and "Champagne". Translator(s): Garnett, Constance. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: DQ; FA; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 27. Weight in Grams: 280.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Granta Books
Condition
New
SKU
9781862073005
ISBN
9781862073005
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 10.64

Paperback. Num Pages: 278 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200. Weight in Grams: 211. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Attic Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSS0000982
ISBN
9781855941809
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

hardcover. Num Pages: 305 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1932
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
305
Condition
New
SKU
V9780060668907
ISBN
9780060668907
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 25.46

Paperback. Interwoven with the poetry of love, loss and longing, The Cloud Messenger is a study of the search for a home in the world and of the redeeming power of memory and unconditional love. Num Pages: 174 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 208.
Publisher
Telegram Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
174
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846590894
ISBN
9781846590894
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 13.84

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