Grimus.
by RUSHDIE, Salman
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London [& New York], Victor Gollancz [& Overlook Press], 1975. . UK: first edition, first impression; US: first edition, first printing; 8vo; both vols signed by the author on the title page; UK edition: publisher's lilac boards, titles to spine gilt, original dust jacket printed in dark blue and purple; together housed in a purple cloth slipcase and chemise. Both lovely copies in dust jacket.
The author's first book in the UK and US printings. All your Grimus needs in one fell swoop.
The author's first book in the UK and US printings. All your Grimus needs in one fell swoop.
Synopsis
Grimus is a 1975 fantasy and science fiction novel written by Salman Rushdie. The story loosely follows Flapping Eagle, a young Indian who receives the gift of immortality after drinking a magic fluid. After drinking the fluid, Flapping Eagle wanders the earth for 777 years 7 months and 7 days, searching for his immortal sister and exploring identities before falling through a hole in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Shapero Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 106568
- Title
- Grimus.
- Author
- RUSHDIE, Salman
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London [& New York], Victor Gollancz [& Overlook Press], 1975.
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About the Seller
Shapero Rare Books
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London, London
About Shapero Rare Books
Specialising in rare books on Travel & Voyages, Natural History, Literature (including modern first editions), Children's Books, Guide Books, Judaica & Hebraica, titles of Russian interest, and Islamica.
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