Wolf Hall
de Hilary Mantel
- Usado
- Firmado
- Estado
- Ver descripción
- Librería
-
Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom
Formas de pago aceptadas
Sobre este artículo
A Limited Edition, numbered 16 of 100 total copies, Signed by the Author. 8 vo., pp. 653. Bound in quarter morocco with cloth covered boards, both stamped in gilt, ribbon bookmark, original red cloth slipcase, accompanied with the World of Wolf Hall Reading Guide. Published by Fourth Estate (London), 2009.
A fine copy in like slipcase.
This special limited edition was produced following the Author's first Booker Prize Award. A monumental work of historical fiction detailing Thomas Cromwell's accession to power during Henry VIII reign to Sir Thomas Moore's death. A superb addition to any Modern Firsts collection.
Please contact us for shipping costs if ordering from outside the UK.
Sinopsis
Hilary Mantel was born in Glossop, Derbyshire, England in July of 1952. Her novel, Wolf Hall was the winner of the Man Booker prize in 2009. Mantel is a former social worker and film critic who has written short stories, the memoir "Giving up the Ghost" and novels including 2005's "Beyond Black," which was shortlisted for a Commonwealth Writers' Prize and the Orange Prize for Fiction. In this novel, Wolf Hall, the book centers on the real-life figure of Cromwell, depicted as a ruthless but compelling figure straining against the certainties of his age. Mantel calls Cromwell the chief fixer and spin doctor as well as propagandist for one of the most eventful decades of English history, and the question driving the book is “How did he do it?” This tale of political intrigue is set during the reign of King Henry VIII and is a fabulous and intelligent retelling of a familiar story, with an unfamiliar angle.
Reseñas
I am not normally a fan of historical fiction, and it took me a while to get into this book. But once I did I was well and truly hooked. Within the historical narrative woven from the events and people with whom we may have become familiar from TV dramas and films about Henry VIII and the Tudors, Mantell gives Thomas Cromwell and other minor players a remarkable voice. By the time I got to the end of what is a lengthy and time-consuming book I was hungry for more. Thankfully, that is an appetite I can feed with the next instalment.
(¡Iniciar sesión or Crear una cuenta primero!)
Detalles
- Librería
- GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA) (GB)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 8
- Título
- Wolf Hall
- Autor
- Hilary Mantel
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Quarter morocco with cloth covered boards
- Estado del libro
- Usado
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- Limited Edition
- Editorial
- Fourth Estate
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 2009
- Peso
- 0.00 libras
Términos de venta
GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA)
Sobre el vendedor
GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA)
Sobre GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA)
I trade in rare books and works on paper in the UK and worldwide. Based in the Georgian city of Bath, my customers include university research libraries, museums, private collectors and fellow members of the rare book trade. I work closely with my customers to understand their collecting interests in order to source suitable material in the best obtainable condition.
Incorporating principal values of hard work, integrity and professionalism, alongside diligent research, ensures my customers are able to buy with confidence. My website contains a carefully curated range of rare books and works on paper that I hope will pique your interest. If there is a particular title you are interested in, or you have a specific area of collecting focus, please do contact me to discuss your requirements.
I am a member of the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA) and abide by their strict code of conduct. All items I offer for sale have been thoroughly researched and unconditionally guaranteed to be as described.
Glosario
Algunos términos que podrían usarse en esta descripción incluyen:
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...