gun before butter (48 resultados)

Condición: Good. 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.

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condición: Very Good. 1776681513. 4/20/2026 10:38:33 AM.

Condición: Good. 1965. First edition thus. 223 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.

Condición: Good. 1965. First edition thus. 223 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Good. First Penguin Edition. G, Edgewear, creases, abrasion, label stain over printed price on front cover, spine lean, browning. A Van der Valk crime novel. Cover design and photo by Denise York. Penguin C2280. Photo on request.

Paperback. Condición: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Paperback. Condición: Good. 1965 Penguin first, spine creased, owner's inscription. Shipped from the UK in recyclable card packaging.

Condición: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condición: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Paperback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condición: Poor. Edgeworn softcover with scuffs, light creases & scratches. Creased & leaning spine. Tanned & foxed textblock edge. Cover coming away from the textblock. Content is in good condition.

Paperback. Condición: Used. In the tumultuous year of 1969, when the world was questioning everything from its fashion choices to its allegiance to butter, Nicolas Freeling graced us with "Gun Before Butter." While it may sound like a culinary manifesto gone wrong, rest assured, this is not a cookbook that suggests you start your day with a side of ammunition. Instead, it?s a thought-provoking dive into a world where priorities are as muddled as a breakfast plate that includes both a Glock and a croissant. The book meanders through the foggy landscapes of post-war Europe, immersing readers in a haze of philosophical musings and bureaucratic absurdities. One might ask, why guns before butter? Is it a metaphor for the perils of modern life, a reflection on the state of affairs, or merely an unfortunate mix-up at the Penguin publishing house? Freeling, in his sardonic brilliance, seems to toy with the reader?s expectations, leaving them wondering if the title is a clever ruse or a manifesto for the armed chef. As you leaf through the pages?each of which seems to carry the scent of old paper, followed by a whiff of existential dread?you?ll be greeted by Freeling?s unapologetic wit. Prepare for a rollercoaster of dry humour, where each sentence might just leave you chuckling inappropriately at the absurdity of it all. The prose dances between vivid descriptions of locales that may or may not exist and dialogues that feel like they were plucked from the most bizarre conversations at a 1960s dinner party. While the title may imply a tale of conflict and sustenance, Freeling instead serves up a savory platter of social commentary, often delivered with a side of irony that?s sharper than any knife you might find in the kitchen. The characters find themselves entangled in a series of misadventures that make you question your own priorities?such as whether you should indeed reach for that slice of buttered toast or the closest firearm on hand. And in turn, you may find yourself contemplating your own life choices, especially if you?ve ever considered skipping breakfast altogether. Freeling?s unique perspective on the human condition, coupled with the weighty backdrop of societal turmoil, ensures that your reading experience is anything but stale. The author seems to be asking, what does it mean to live in a world where the scent of gunpowder often overpowers the aroma of freshly baked bread? The answer, dear reader, may just lie somewhere in the pages of this vintage misadventure. Condition: Used, but don?t let that deter you. This particular copy has seen better days, much like the philosophical musings contained within. Expect dog-eared pages and a certain musky aroma that can only be described as ?well-loved.? It?s a perfect companion for your weekend reading sessions or for those moments when you feel particularly reflective on the absurdity of life. Just don?t expect it to pair well with your avocado toast. So, slip this quirky piece of literature onto your shelf next to your collection of overly ambitious self-help books and dystopian novels where butter is outlawed. Let "Gun Before Butter" remind you that sometimes the most profound insights come wrapped in layers of irony and a generous sprinkle of sarcasm. And if you find yourself enjoying it, be sure to pay a visit to Crappy Old Books, where the odd and the delightful coexist, just like guns and butter on a dinner plate that nobody wants to talk about.

Soft. Condición: Good. First Separate. Penguin green livery. Some marks to covers.

18x11. 252 p. 599462.

Paperback. Condición: Fair. 249 pages. Cover worn with corner missing. Text tanned.

Paperback. Condición: Fine. Reprint. Light tanning to edges. Fine paperback.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Acceptable. Second impression, stated. Jacket has some dust wear, chipping, some loss at back. General shelf wear. Pages/boards clean, binding sturdy.

Paperback. Condición: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hard Cover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. spine ends bumped. spine faded. 'Boots' sticker to bottom of front bd. foxing. binding tight.

Paperback. Condición: G++. 1st Thus. Book is in good double plus condition with noticeable signs of wear and/or age.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. 'Seoond edition' of the FIRST PRINTING in dust jacket. The book is about FINE. The dust jacket is lightly worn, darkened at the spine and has a small chip missing on the lower front flyleaf fold. The third Van der Valk.

Couverture souple. Condición: bon. RO60077515: 1987. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur acceptable. 223 pages. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.

Book Club Associates. London. 1972. First edition thus. Hardback with DW. Top page edges minorly browned. Wrapper extremities worn, but o/w a lovely sound copy.