Ghost World
by Clowes, Daniel
- Used
- Near Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- Seller
-
Madison, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
Seattle, WA: Fantagraphics, 1997. 80pp. Blue cloth, Bright yellow. Pictorial endpapers. Duotone illustrations throughought. Stated first edition. A hint of wear to the corner tips and spine edges, otherwise a fine, unmarked ocpy. Unclipped pictorial jacket has rubbing to the extremities, and a 1/8" closed tear on the bottom of the spine. in fresh mylar sleeve. "A classic portrait of teenage life, critical response to Ghost World was extensive: many critics praised it for its analysis of teenage life, relationships, and the decay of today's society, while others criticized it for being disconnected and morbid. The comic is partially inspired by Clowes's own life; for example, Clowes moved from Los Angeles to San Francisco, and he has said that the town in the story is a visual combination of both places." . First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Daniel Clowes. Octavo.
Synopsis
Includes screenplay by Daniel Clowes and Terry Zwigoff, for the film released in 2001, as well as additional drawings, cover art, etc.
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Details
- Bookseller
- The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 034394
- Title
- Ghost World
- Author
- Clowes, Daniel
- Illustrator
- Daniel Clowes
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Fantagraphics
- Place of Publication
- Seattle, WA
- Date Published
- 1997
- Size
- Octavo
- Keywords
- Graphic Novel Illustrated Daniel Clowes Girls Relationship EBAY
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About the Seller
The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
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Madison, New Jersey
About The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
The Chatham Bookseller began in 1968, and, in 1970, opened a store at its present location in Madison, NJ. The store contains over 10,000 books in over 80 different subjects, and favors good used books and good literature (both hardcover and paperback) over popular books and bestsellers. Our Internet business began in 2001. Upon visiting the store, we can show and sell individual online titles upon request. Store hours are 10:00-5:30 (Tues.-Sat.) and 11:00-4:00 (Sun.). The business is run by Richard Chalfin.
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