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Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
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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. N° de ref. del artículo 54407689-6
A dazzling and strikingly original fiction debut from an exciting new talent
From the moment a new TV set arrives at the Palmer household in 1954 in Newport News, Virginia, change is in the wind. Eleven-year-old Cassie glimpses snapshots of the future in the hypnotic test pattern. Mesmerized, Cassie sees snippets from Kennedy's assassination, the Beatles' debut, man's landing on the Moon, and the O. J. Simpson trial. Her starstruck mother, Lorena, delights in the magical images flickering on the screen too, and finds the strength to pursue her dreams of becoming a professional dancer. Lorena soon plunges into an affair with an old flame, whose cousin turns out to be a talent scout for Arthur Godfrey, and risks her marriage to Cassie's dad, an accident-prone, depressed construction worker. As Lorena learns that the path to fame and fortune is strewn with obstacles, Cassie's own eyes are being opened to the world outside of provincial Newport News-and to the even richer world within herself.
Brilliantly re-creating the innocence and energy of the '50s, Test Pattern is a tour de force of wit, spirit, and imagination.
From the moment a new TV set arrives at the Palmer household in 1954 in Newport News, Virginia, change is in the wind. Eleven-year-old Cassie glimpses snapshots of the future in the hypnotic test pattern. Mesmerized, Cassie sees snippets from Kennedy's assassination, the Beatles' debut, man's landing on the Moon, and the O. J. Simpson trial. Her starstruck mother, Lorena, delights in the magical images flickering on the screen too, and finds the strength to pursue her dreams of becoming a professional dancer. Lorena soon plunges into an affair with an old flame, whose cousin turns out to be a talent scout for Arthur Godfrey, and risks her marriage to Cassie's dad, an accident-prone, depressed construction worker. As Lorena learns that the path to fame and fortune is strewn with obstacles, Cassie's own eyes are being opened to the world outside of provincial Newport News-and to the even richer world within herself.Brilliantly re-creating the innocence and energy of the '50s, Test Pattern is a tour de force of wit, spirit, and imagination.From the moment a new TV set arrives at the Palmer household in 1954 in Newport News, Virginia, change is in the wind. Eleven-year-old Cassie glimpses snapshots of the future in the hypnotic test pattern. Mesmerized, Cassie sees snippets from Kennedy's assassination, the Beatles' debut, man's landing on the Moon, and the O. J. Simpson trial. Her starstruck mother, Lorena, delights in the magical images flickering on the screen too, and finds the strength to pursue her dreams of becoming a professional dancer. Lorena soon plunges into an affair with an old flame, whose cousin turns out to be a talent scout for Arthur Godfrey, and risks her marriage to Cassie's dad, an accident-prone, depressed construction worker. As Lorena learns that the path to fame and fortune is strewn with obstacles, Cassie's own eyes are being opened to the world outside of provincial Newport News-and to the even richer world within herself.
Brilliantly re-creating the innocence and energy of the '50s, Test Pattern is a tour de force of wit, spirit, and imagination.
Acerca del autor: Marjorie Klein has taught creative writing at Florida International University.
Título: Test Pattern : A Novel
Editorial: HarperCollins Publishers
Año de publicación: 2000
Encuadernación: Encuadernación de tapa dura
Condición: Good
Librería: Thomas F. Pesce', Anaheim, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. A first edition with the copyright page having the full number sequence of 1-10 present. The Dust-Jacket's original price is intact. Pages are clean, tight and bright. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6013414
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Librería: The Warm Springs Book Company, Fremont, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Soft cover. First Edition. ISBN: 0688172849, Trade paperback, 1st edition, advanced bound galley proof (ARC), Near Fine/wraps; trace of light wear to light blue covers and cover edges, 8vo., 271 pages., 0.0 0.0 0.0. Nº de ref. del artículo: 08907
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Librería: Shadetree Rare Books, Chatham, VA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good Plus. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition - Stated. Inscribed by Author. First Edition, stated. Yellow hardcover with black lettering to red spine. Hardcover in excellent condition save for slight bumps to spine ends. Unclipped DJ in excellent condition save for a little edgewear to spine ends and a pen mark on the top right front. Story about a family in Newport News, Virginia, in the 1950's. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Inscribed by Author(s). Nº de ref. del artículo: G5639
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Librería: Craig Hokenson Bookseller, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine+. First Edition/First Printing. Nº de ref. del artículo: 11342
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Librería: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, Estados Unidos de America
softcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. Advance Reading Copy/Proof. Nº de ref. del artículo: 114831
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Librería: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Nº de ref. del artículo: 00074922139
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Librería: Ye Old Bookworm, Odessa, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edtion. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 271 pages; Remainder mark. Text block clean, pages tight. Bight yellow DJ lightly rubbed at edges. Very minor soiling noted to DJ panels. Book solid, clean and tight. Nº de ref. del artículo: 15455
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Librería: Gian Luigi Fine Books, Albany, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. remainder mark. Signed by Author(s). Nº de ref. del artículo: 032510
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Librería: Companion Books, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Author signed the title-page. Very light bumping to jacket top corners, very little to no wear. Quite clean. 'When a new TV set arrives in the Palmer household in Newport News, Virginia, in 1954, change is in the wind. Eleven-year-old Cassie has a secret. Only she can see moments from the future within the hypnotic test pattern: snippets from President Kennedy's assassination, the Beatles' debut, man's landing on the moon, the O.J. Simpson trial. Meanwhile, inspired by the popular entertainers television has brought into their home, Cassie's starstruck mother, Lorena, decides to pursue her dream of becoming a famous tap dancer. Lorena soon plunges into an affair with an old flame.' 271 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Book. Nº de ref. del artículo: 048037
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Librería: Glands of Destiny First Edition Books, Sedro Woolley, WA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Like New. Publisher: William Morrow, New York, 2000.First Edition, First Printing. FINE hardcover book in FINE dust-jacket. As new. Unread. Not remainder marked. Not price-clipped. Not a book club edition. Not an ex-library copy. All of our books with dust-jackets are shipped in fresh, archival-safe mylar protective sleeves. Nº de ref. del artículo: SKU1032451
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