Isbn: 9780330445733 - picador shots - 'the use of reason' (picador shots, 2) (6 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In June, 2006, Picador launch "Picador Shots", a new series of pocket-sized books priced at GBP1. The "Shots" aim to promote the short story as well as the work of some Picador's greatest authors. They will be contemporarily packaged but ultimately desposable books that are the ideal literary alternative to a magazine. Colm Toibin's "The Use of Reason" is one of the short stories that will published in his new collection, "Mothers and Sons", this autumn. The Irish connection is the story of a small time criminal who finds himself in too deep by stealing not just cash or jewellery - easy to take, easy to get rid of quickly - but four extremely valuable paintings. How do you quickly get rid of a Rembrandt, Gainborough and two Guard's without getting caught, particularly in the climate of 1980's Dublin where you are being watched at all times. Can he trust the two clean-cut dutchmen who have come to do a deal? Can he trust his friends, his partners in crime, indeed his mother.? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 75 pages. A very good copy with no creases . Previous owners name on the endpaper.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Not Issued. First Edition. First edition, first prnt. Paperback Original. Pictoral wraps. No hardcover edition. Unread copy in Fine condition. Contents are the title story. One in the Picador Shots series which includes Ellis, Kneale, Salter, Winton, et al. …

Soft cover. Zustand: As New. 1st Edition. Signed in full on title page. Unread. Postage will be reduced to 6 Euro at the time of dispatch. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Illustrated Boards (as issued). First Edition/First Printing. This copy of "The Use of Reason" has been SIGNED by Colm Toibin on the title page! One of the books in the "Picador Shots" series. A bank robber turned art thief. The spectacular heist of a Rembrandt masterpiece. How can he convert this world-famous painting into hard cash? Will he decide to place his trust in two inscrutable Dutchmen, or will he take an even bigger risk, and trust his mother. Signed by Author(s).…