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Markus Zusak – The Book Thief – First UK Edition 2007
£175.00
A first edition, first printing of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, published by Doubleday in 2007. A near fine book free from internal inscriptions, in black cloth bound boards, with gilt titling to the spine, some light shelf wear to the front and rear boards, toning to the text block and small pencil marks to the fore-edge. In a similarly near fine unclipped wrapper with chipping to the spine tips and knuckles of the front and rear flap folds, a closed tear to the upper edge of rear panel. Illustration by Finn Campbell-Notman.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a powerful historical novel set in Nazi Germany. Narrated by Death, it follows young Liesel Meminger, who finds solace in stealing books and sharing stories during a time of war and loss. Living with a foster family, Liesel forms deep bonds and discovers the transformative power of words. The novel explores themes of mortality, humanity and resistance, offering a poignant look at compassion amidst the horrors of the Holocaust.
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A first edition, first printing of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, published by Doubleday in 2007. A near fine book free from internal inscriptions, in black cloth bound boards, with gilt titling to the spine, some light shelf wear to the front and rear boards, toning to the text block and small pencil marks to the fore-edge. In a similarly near fine unclipped wrapper with chipping to the spine tips and knuckles of the front and rear flap folds, a closed tear to the upper edge of rear panel. Illustration by Finn Campbell-Notman.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a powerful historical novel set in Nazi Germany. Narrated by Death, it follows young Liesel Meminger, who finds solace in stealing books and sharing stories during a time of war and loss. Living with a foster family, Liesel forms deep bonds and discovers the transformative power of words. The novel explores themes of mortality, humanity and resistance, offering a poignant look at compassion amidst the horrors of the Holocaust.
