Follow fugitive (6 resultados)

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Good +. First Arrow Edition. G+, Edgewear, small tear, crease, foxing, browning/NO DUST JACKET. Romance. Expanded condition report/scan on request.

Paperback. Condición: Good. In a world where the only thing more elusive than a good cup of tea is a straightforward plot, Dorothy Ison?s 1970 masterpiece, "Follow the Fugitive," emerges like a slightly soggy biscuit at the bottom of a teacup. Set against the charmingly chaotic backdrop of mid-century confusion, this novel spins an intricate web of intrigue that even a cat chasing a laser pointer would struggle to follow. With its Arrow Books imprint, the vibe is decidedly vintage, as if it knows something you don?t?like that you probably shouldn?t have spent your last fiver on it, but here we are. What makes "Follow the Fugitive" truly captivating is its brilliant ability to make you question the very nature of reality?or at least the nature of your decision-making skills when it comes to book shopping. Is the fugitive a metaphor for lost socks, existential dread, or perhaps the quest for a decent biscuit? One can only speculate, as Ison?s prose dances delicately between clarity and the poetic haze of a caffeine-fueled existential crisis. Our unnamed protagonist finds themselves embroiled in a series of events so convoluted that even a seasoned detective would throw up their hands and order a pint instead. Is it a case of mistaken identity? A chase that leads to an unexpectedly tragic tea party? Or perhaps a critique of society?s obsession with following trends, all while sidestepping the more pertinent issues like why the milk always seems to go sour after a particularly rainy day? The answers, my friend, lie somewhere in this curious tome, if you can manage to distinguish the answers from the random musings of a possibly mad author. As readers embark on this journey?if we can even call it that?they may find themselves swept up in a narrative that feels like a roundabout with no exit. The prose is rich and full of quirk, leading us through a labyrinth of odd characters that include a disgraced librarian and a cat named Sir Whiskers, who may or may not hold the key to the entire mystery. One can only hope that by the end of it, you will have not only followed the fugitive but also taken a few detours into the bizarre and the utterly nonsensical. Condition: This copy, lovingly sold by Crappy Old Books, is in good condition, which is like being told your half-eaten scone is still edible. Some yellowing of the pages adds a delightful touch of authenticity?a visual reminder that this book has seen things, urban legends, and many a rainy afternoon. The spine is slightly cracked, as if to say, ?I?ve been through a lot, but I?m still standing.? The cover features an illustration that could only be described as ?intriguingly baffling,? evoking the feeling that you might actually be better off reading the ingredients on a cereal box instead. For those brave enough to delve into Ison?s world, expect more questions than answers, as well as a lingering sense of disbelief that you ever thought this book would make sense. It?s perfect for anyone who enjoys a literary puzzle?particularly one that leaves them puzzled and potentially questioning their life choices. In a time when books were thick with the scent of paper and ink, "Follow the Fugitive" sits comfortably on the shelf next to your collection of ?What Was I Thinking?? novels. It?s a quirky relic, a testament to the idea that sometimes, the real treasure is the confusion we encounter along the way. So grab your cuppa, sit back, and prepare for a read that may just lead you to rethink everything you thought you knew about literature?and potentially, about the fugitive that the title may or may not refer to. Whether you?re a collector of the absurd, a lover of the strangely profound, or simply happen upon this book in a second-hand shop, remember to appreciate the delightful randomness that ?Follow the Fugitive? brings to your life. After all, where else could you find a novel that feels as lost as you do after a long day of work? Only at Crappy Old Books.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Ex-library book, usual markings. Clean copy in good condition. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

hardcover. Condición: Good. Good. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. . SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

First Edition. [Modern literature] INSCRIBED FIRST EDITION. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.184. INSCRIBED by Ison in blue ink to flyleaf. Publisher's red cloth, gilt titles to spine, gilt ISBN number to lower. With the pictorial dust-jacket designed by Biro priced at £1.25 to front flap. Interior bright and clean, light toning to leaves and edges. Slight wear and bumping to dust-jacket extremities. Near fine. A tale of thrill and danger set out in the wild west, and beginning with a runaway wife. Signed.…

Leatherbound. Condición: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1836 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 48 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.…