ISBN: 9781921656033 - the imperfectionists (6 resultados)

Secondhand, Paperback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: Tom Rachman Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 288 `Off the record, who is it?' He hesitates. `I don't see why you need to know.' But he does see, of course. `It's my son.' Their chuckles are audible over the speakerphone. `Are you serious?' Lloyd Burko is having troubles with his sources, with his technology at the paper, and with his family. The Imperfectionists is a novel about the peculiar people who write and read an international newspaper based in Rome: from the obituary reporter who will do anything to avoid work, to the dog-obsessed publisher who seems less interested in his struggling newspaper than in his magnificent basset hound, Schopenhauer. While the news of the day rushes past, the true front-page stories for all of them are the blunders and triumphs of their own lives. Tom Rachman's debut novel is beautifully written, intelligent, and makes us care about people who are both flawed and immensely engaging-about their lives, their families, and about the larger family that is their newspaper. The Imperfectionists touches on the fall of newspapers and the rise of technology but, above all, it is a wise and moving novel about unusual, endearing characters. Secondhand, Paperback. …

Paperback. 1. The Imperfectionists tells stories about the peculiar people who write and read an international newspaper based in Rome: the obituary reporter who will do anything to avoid work, the Mideast correspondent who has no clue how to produce a news story, the grumpy editors at headquarters, the devoted subscribers around the world, and the dog-obsessed publisher who seems less interested in his struggling newspaper than in his magnificent basset hound, Schopenhauer. While the news of the day rushes past - war in Iraq, terrorism, the rollercoaster economy - the true front-page stories for all of them are the blunders and triumphs of their own lives. The Imperfectionists touches on the fall of newspapers and the rise of technology but, above all, it is a moving novel about eleven unusual, endearing characters. 2010. A trade paperback copy in fine, unmarked condition. …

Paperback. Condición: Good. 288 pages. Cover worn.?Off the record, who is it?' He hesitates. ?I don't see why you need to k now.' But he does see, of course. ?It's my son.' Their chuckles are audible over the speakerphone. ?Are you serious?' Lloyd Burko is having troubles wit h his sources, with his technology at the paper, and with his family. The Imperf ectionists is a novel about the peculiar people who write and read an internatio nal newspaper based in Rome: from the obituary reporter who will do anything to avoid work, to the dog-obsessed publisher who seems less interested in his strug gling newspaper than in his magnificent basset hound, Schopenhauer. While the ne ws of the day rushes past, the true front-page stories for all of them are the b lunders and triumphs of their own lives. Tom Rachman's debut novel is beautifu lly written, intelligent, and makes us care about people who are both flawed and immensely engaging-about their lives, their families, and about the larger fami ly that is their newspaper. The Imperfectionists touches on the fall of newspa pers and the rise of technology but, above all, it is a wise and moving novel ab out unusual, endearing characters.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. 288 pages. Cover worn.?Off the record, who is it?' He hesitates. ?I don't see why you need to k now.' But he does see, of course. ?It's my son.' Their chuckles are audible over the speakerphone. ?Are you serious?' Lloyd Burko is having troubles wit h his sources, with his technology at the paper, and with his family. The Imperf ectionists is a novel about the peculiar people who write and read an internatio nal newspaper based in Rome: from the obituary reporter who will do anything to avoid work, to the dog-obsessed publisher who seems less interested in his strug gling newspaper than in his magnificent basset hound, Schopenhauer. While the ne ws of the day rushes past, the true front-page stories for all of them are the b lunders and triumphs of their own lives. Tom Rachman's debut novel is beautifu lly written, intelligent, and makes us care about people who are both flawed and immensely engaging-about their lives, their families, and about the larger fami ly that is their newspaper. The Imperfectionists touches on the fall of newspa pers and the rise of technology but, above all, it is a wise and moving novel ab out unusual, endearing characters.…

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. The book is in very good condition, little shelf rubbing. Author's signature on title page with date (possibly in another hand). Otherwise text appears clean and clear throughout. 'The Imperfectionists tells stories about the peculiar people who write and read an international newspaper based in Rome: the obituary reporter who will do anything to avoid work, the Mideast correspondent who has no clue how to produce a news story, the grumpy editors at headquarters, the devoted subscribers around the world, and the dog-obsessed publisher who seems less interested in his struggling newspaper than in his magnificent basset hound, Schopenhauer. While the news of the day rushes past - war in Iraq, terrorism, the rollercoaster economy - the true front-page stories for all of them are the blunders and triumphs of their own lives. The Imperfectionists touches on the fall of newspapers and the rise of technology but, above all, it is a moving novel about eleven unusual, endearing characters.' 277 pages. 6 x 9.2 inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require, we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Book.…

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Jacket as Issued. 1st Edition. Australian paperback original. The true first edition of the author's engagingly well written and very highly reviewed first book, signed by the author. Protected in a plastic cover. Signed by Author(s).