Midnight's Children

by Rushdie, Salman

Midnight's Children is an epic book of magical realism, a poioumenon about India's transition from British colonialism to independence. It was written by Salman Rushdie in 1981 and is considered an example of postcolonial literature. The story is expressed through various characters and is contexted by actual historical events as with historical fiction. Midnight's Children won both the 1981 Booker Prize and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for the same year.

First Edition Identification

Midnight’s Children was first published by Jonathan Cape in the UK in 1981. Copies of the 446-page first editions that are signed by the author—and dated 16.11.84—have sold for upwards of $4,000.

Other Collectible or Notable Editions

Alfred A. Knopf published the first US edition of Midnight’s Children in 1981. Signed copies of the first US edition have sold for $2,250.

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Midnight's Children

Midnight's Children

by Rushdie, Salman

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First American Edition 1st Printing
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1981
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Cloth/Boards
ISBN 10
039451470X
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981. First American Edition 1st Printing. Cloth/Boards. Fine/Near Fine. 446 Pp. Maroon Cloth Over Grey Boards. "First American Edition" Stated, But True First Edition, Preceding The British Edition Published By Jonathan Cape. Winner Of The Booker Prize, Also Winner Of The "Booker Of Bookers". Signed By Rushdie On The Title Page. A Bright,… Read more about this item
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First Edition
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2012
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Hardcover
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1906100144
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Fyfield: Oak Tree Press, 2012. First Oak Tree Press edition. Vol. X in the publisher's First Chapter Series of Booker Prize-winning novels. Copy #114. Signed by Rushdie on the title page as issued. Foreword by Ion Trewin. Artwork by Thomas Howard. Designed and printed by Hurtwood Press. Bound in Brillianta bookcloth. Text typeface is 15/18 Minion Pro. Issued without… Read more about this item
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Midnight's Children

by Salman Rushdie

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1981
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1981. First Edition . First UK Edition/First Printing. Hardcover. Fine book in a Fine Dustjacket, with a touch of spine fading to the jacket. Signed by the author on the title page. Booker Prize winner.
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MIDNIGHT'S CHILDREN - SIGNED, WITH ORIGINAL ARTWORK BY BILL BOTTEN
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1981
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1981. First U.K. Edition. Hardcover. Attractive copy of Rushdie's second book, a magical realist novel set in modern India. Winner of the Man Book Prize in 1981, awarded the "Booker of Booker's" Prize in 1993, and in 2008 voted the "Best of the Booker's" for most outstanding novel published in the last 40 years. A distinctive… Read more about this item
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First US Edition Thus/Second Printing
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1981
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Hardcover
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039451470X
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981. First US Edition Thus/Second Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. The author's acclaimed novel which won the Best of all Booker Prize winners. In grey boards with red spine cloth. A beautiful copy that appears unread with only a small scuff and bottom front corner, otherwise sharp corners, clean interior and tight binding. Jacket is… Read more about this item
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Midnight's Children

Midnight's Children

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1981
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Hardcover
ISBN 10
022401823x
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1981. First edition, first printing hardcover with unclipped dust jacket, in good condition. Jacket is scuffed and discoloured, and edges are creased and nicked. Board edges, corners and spine ends are blemished and bumped, and page block is slightly marked. Page block face is rough cut. Pages within are clear and unmarked throughout. LW. First Edition,… Read more about this item
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1981
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New York: Knopf, 1981. Very Good in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Smoke-gray boards quarterbound in brown cloth. Both the spine and the front panel are stamped in silver. 446pps. Stated First Edition. This is an ex-library copy, though, apparently, lightly circulated. A library label is affixed to the front pastedown, a square of… Read more about this item
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Midnight's Children: The iconic Booker-prize winning novel, from bestselling author Salman Rushdie

Midnight's Children: The iconic Booker-prize winning novel, from bestselling author Salman Rushdie

by Rushdie, Salman

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Paperback
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0099578514
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Midnight’s Children.

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1981
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1981. Midnight's Children chronicles modern India through the lives of the one thousand and one children born within the country's first hour of independence on August 15, 1947. "An extraordinary novel. One of the most important to come out of the English-speaking world in this generation" (Robert Towers, The New York Times Book Review). Listed by… Read more about this item
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MIDNIGHT'S CHILDREN

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first edition U.S.
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1981
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Hardcover
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First American edition (precedes U.K. edition) first printing hardcover in first state dust jacket; no prior owner marks; minimal age tone; some dust top text block edge; tight bind; clean 1/4 cloth cover bright titling; dj edge wear at top corners; little sun fade along spine; flap price present dsk
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1981
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1981. First British edition of the author's Booker Prize-winning novel. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Salman Rushdie on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Bill Botten. A very sharp example. Midnight's Children chronicles modern India through the lives of the one thousand and one children born within… Read more about this item
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MIDNIGHT'S CHILDREN

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Second Printing
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1981
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Hardcover
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039451470x
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N. Y.: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Second Printing. Fine but fot a tiny blue sailboat stamp on the ffep., in jacket with small traces of wear to extremities. Jacket is bright, unfaded and un-clipped. A very attractive copy of " the Booker of Bookers "..
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Midnight's Children

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1981
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New York: Alfred Knopf, 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. First edition (preceding the British publication) of the author's epic second book, a novel about the independence of India. Winner of the Booker Prize. A fine, bright copy in priced dustwrapper with very mild fade. Not a scarce title, but surprisingly elusive in collector's condition.
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MIDNIGHT'S CHILDREN [Hardcover] Rushdie, Salman

by Rushdie, Salman

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1981-03-12
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Knopf, 1981-03-12. Hardcover. Very Good. 1981 Knopf hard cover - 1st edition 2nd printing - minor wear to dust jacket (now in mylar cover) - sun fade at top cover - minor foxing to top closed page edge - otherwise binding strong contents clean - enjoy
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Midnight's Children

by Salman Rushdie

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1981
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Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1981, First American Edition (stated.) Hardcover in the original dust jacket. Octavo [24 cm] 1/4 maroon cloth over gray boards. 446 pgs. The book is unmarked and in VG+ condition. The jacket is also VG, unclipped with a little curling and edgewear (please see photos) Second published work by Rushdie and considered… Read more about this item
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MIDNIGHT'S CHILDREN

by RUSHDIE, SALMAN

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First Edition
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EVERYMAN Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. A NEAR FINE FIRST IN VERY GOOD DJ. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on laid in signature.
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Midnight's Children

by Rushdie Salman

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As New
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First printing
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1981
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Hard Cover
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New York: Alfred A Knopf, 1981. First printing. Hard Cover. As New/near fine. Hardcover, small closed tear in top left front of dustjacket archival PH7-70 tape behind. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. $13.95 on dust jacket showing i is the first state. States "First American Edition" on the copyright page. Recently selected as the… Read more about this item
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Midnight's Children

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First Edition
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1981
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First American edition stated, first printing. Signed by Salman Rushdie on the title page. Near Fine with light shelf wear and a previous owner's inkless emboss twice to the front free endpaper. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket, which is shelf worn with light crimping, and… Read more about this item
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MIDNIGHT'S CHILDREN

by Rushdie, Salman

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First Edition, Second Printing
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1981
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Hardcover
ISBN 10
039451470X
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981. Rushdie's second book - winner of the Booker Prize, and recently selected as the "Booker of Bookers." First edition, second printing - published in the same month (April 1981)as the first printing. 446 pages in excellent, clean, white condition. Endpapers clean. Burgundy cloth over grey boards, silver titles. Very light sunning along the… Read more about this item
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Midnight's Children: The iconic Booker-prize winning novel, from bestselling author Salman Rushdie (Vintage classics)

Midnight's Children: The iconic Booker-prize winning novel, from bestselling author Salman Rushdie (Vintage classics)

by Rushdie, Salman

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2008-04-30
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Paperback
ISBN 10
0099511894
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Vintage Classics, 2008-04-30. paperback. Good. 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo). Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
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