In The Petty Details for So-and-so's Life, Camilla Gibb tells the unusual story of two siblings, Emma and Blue, who, despite an almost telepathic connection, respond to the disruptions of their childhood and the sudden disappearance of their explosive father in remarkably different ways. In her father's absence, Emma travels vast distances, both internal and external, in pursuit of a new family, and discovers a sense of belonging in the most unexpected of places. While Blue, her burly, tattoo-stamped brother, haunted by the brutal, criticizing voice of their father, sets off on a cross-country search for their elusive parent. In the novel's powerful conclusion, brother and sister find value in each other's quest, reconciled to the fact that one can love without ever truly understanding the other. The energy and imaginative force of Camilla's writing leave the reader breathless.
Camilla Gibb was born in London in 1968, and grew up and studied in Canada. She has a DPhil in anthropology from the University of Oxford and lives in Toronto. She has dual British and Canadian nationality. Mouthing the Words, her first novel, won the Toronto Book Award, and Camilla Gibb was one of the authors featured in the 'Orange Futures'.
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Hardback. 1st UK Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Near Fine copy in Near Fine dustjacket. DJ now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. An excellent copy. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 382 pages. The unusual story of two siblings, Emma and Blue. Nº de ref. del artículo: 295163
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. The Petty Details of So-and-so's Life This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: 7719-9780434009770
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Librería: Weysprings Books, IOBA, PBFA, HINDHEAD, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. First UK Edition, First Printing. Signed by the author on the title page. About as nice a copy as you are likely to find. Weysprings Books is a Member of: the IOBA and PBFA, and subscribes to the Associations' Codes of Ethics. Signed by Author(s). Nº de ref. del artículo: 003829
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Librería: Collectors Bookstore, Antwerpen, Belgica
Paperback. Condición: Fine. The Petty Details Of So-And-So's by C. Gibb. Published by Independently Published in 2020. Paperback ISBN:9780434009770. Collectible item in very fine condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0434009770
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