The Gist de Smith, Michael Marshall - 2013

Subterranean, 2013-05-31. Deluxe Hardcover Edition. Hardcover. Good.

Subterranean Press, Burton MI, 2013. First edition. Condition: Fine in near fine dust jacket. Very slight edge nicks at corners. Deluxe hardcover edition."The conscious extraction of meaning from a procession of words is not, after all, the only way of interacting with a text, or with anything else in the world". A dealer in old books, lost books - books no-one knows even exist. A man who works for him, prizing meaning from places where it is deeply hidden. A book, at first unintelligible, but which begins to reveal its secrets in ways the translator could never have guessed. This is the story of The Gist, but that's only the beginning of the journey. Michael Marshall Smith's original novelette was then translated into French by Benoît Domis, before being rendered back into English by Nicholas Royle, who had no access to the original text or author during the process. All three versions are presented in this edition. The idea is to discover what happened during the process, how much the story changed… Leer más

U.S.A.: Subterranean, 2013. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1ST. Excellent Copy - A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy..

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Burton: Subterranean Press, 2013. Signed Limited Edition. Hardcover. As new/as new. 74pp. 5.75" x 8.75". Black leather over boards, gilt on spine. Signed by author Smith, and Donis and Royle. This is copy #272 of 300 signed numbered copies. Book has three versions of a story about a dealer in old books. M. M. Smith's original short story was translated into French by Benoit Donis, then rendered back into English by Nicholas Royle who had no access to the original text or author. Book is in pristine condition.

like new, signed by all three authors/translators, numbered 174 of 300

U.S.A.: Subterranean, 2013. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1ST. An Outstanding Copy - Signed By Michael Marshall Smith, Benoit Domis & Nicholas Royle On The Special Tipped In Page. Signature Only. Limited Edition Number 90 Of 300. A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Are Clean. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy..

signed limited fine

U.S.A.: Subterranean Press, 2013. Book. Fine. Soft cover. Signed by Author(s). Advance Uncorrected Proof. Outstanding Copy - Softcover, Advance Uncorrected Proof. Signed By The Author On The Half-Title Page. Book Is In Fine Condition. Covers Are Clean. With No Real Wear To Speak Of Along The Edge Of The Boards. Very Clean Page Edges. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. .

U.S.A.: Subterranean, 2013. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1ST. Outstanding Copy - Sub Press Limited Edition. Number Pc Of 300 Signed Numbered Copies. Signed By Michael Marshall Smith, Benoit Domis & Nicholas Royale On The Special Limitation Page. A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Are Clean. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy..