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The 2000s witnessed a dynamic evolution in literature, reflecting the complexities of a rapidly changing world. Authors embraced diverse narratives, exploring themes of identity, globalisation, and technology’s impact on society. The rise of digital publishing and social media revolutionised the way stories were shared and consumed, democratising access to literature. Genres such as dystopian fiction gained prominence, reflecting contemporary anxieties. Notable works like J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series and Khaled Hosseini’s “The Kite Runner” captivated global audiences, while authors like Zadie Smith and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie redefined literary boundaries. Overall, the 2000s marked a vibrant era of innovation and cultural reflection in literature.
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Julia Donaldson [Axel Scheffler] – The Gruffalo – Gift Edition in Slip Case – DOUBLE SIGNED and DOODLED
£1,250.00A first edition of the Gift Edition published eight years after the [almost] unfindable Macmillan true first edition. A near fine book with full numberline 1-9 the same format as…
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Julia Donaldson & Alex Scheffler – The Smartest Giant in Town – First UK Edition 2002 – SIGNED by Donaldson and Scheffler, DATED and LOCATED and with original illustration
£1,500.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Smartest Giant in Town’ published by Macmillan in 2002. A fine book in like unclipped wrapper – no inscriptions. SIGNED by Donaldson and…
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Julia Donaldson [Axel Scheffler] – Stick Man – First UK Edition 2008 – SIGNED by Donaldson and Scheffler, DATED and LOCATED and with original illustration
£875.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Stick Man’ published by Alison Green in 2008. A fine book in like unclipped wrapper – no inscriptions. SIGNED by Donaldson and Scheffler on…
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Julia Donaldson [Alex Scheffler] – The Gruffalo’s Child – First UK Edition 2004 – SIGNED on date of publication and doodled by Scheffler and Donaldson – with double signed and doodled ‘Gruffalo Ginger Biscuits’
£1,250.00A first edition, first printing published by Macmillan in 2004. A fine book in like wrapper. SIGNED by Donaldson and Scheffler. In addition, Scheffler has dated 24.9.2004 (date of publication)…
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Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler – Zog And The Flying Doctors – First Edition 2016 SIGNED, Dated, located and doodled by Scheffler and Donaldson
£600.00A first edition, first printing published by Alison Green Books in 2016. Zog and the Flying Doctors is fine without inscriptions in like wrapper. SIGNED by Donaldson and Scheffler and…
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Julia Donaldson [Axel Scheffler] – Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book – First Edition 2005 – SIGNED by Donaldson and Scheffler on date of publication with original illustration by Axel Scheffler
£875.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book’ published by Alison Green in 2005. A fine book in like unclipped wrapper – no inscriptions. SIGNED by Scheffler on…
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Julia Donaldson [Axel Scheffler] – The Scarecrow’s Wedding – SIGNED by Donaldson and Scheffler with original illustration
£750.00A first edition, first printing of ‘The Scarecrow’s Wedding’ published by Alison Green in 2014. A fine book – no inscriptions. SIGNED by Donaldson and Scheffler on the title page…
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Julia Donaldson [Axel Scheffler] – Room On The Broom – First Edition 2001
£1,250.00A first edition, first printing of Room On The Broom by Julia Donaldson, published by Macmillan, London in 2001, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A fine copy in a near fine…
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Julia Donaldson [Lydia Monks] – The Tooth Fairy and The Crocodile – DOUBLE SIGNED First Edition 2024
£50.00A first edition, first printing of The Tooth Fairy and The Crocodile by Julia Donaldson, published by Macmillan, London in 2024. A fine copy signed by the author in pink…
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BIll Wyman – Rolling With The Stones – SIGNED First Edition 2002 – and with SIGNED photograph
£875.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Rolling With The Stones’ by Bill Wyman, published by Dorling Kindersley, London in 2002, SIGNED by Wyman in blue ink to the half title…
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Carrie Fisher – The Best Awful – SIGNED First Edition 2004
£385.00A first UK edition, first printing of The Best Awful by Carrie Fisher, published by Simon & Schuster, London in 2004. A near fine copy SIGNED by the author in…
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Anthony Bourdain – Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly – First Edition 2000
£375.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Kitchen Confidential’ by Anthony Bourdain published by Bloomsbury, London, 2000. First UK edition. 8vo. Black cloth boards, stamped in red foil to spine. A…
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Katherine Rundell – Impossible Creatures – First Edition 2023 – with Sampler of the First Chapter
£285.00A first edition, first printing of ‘Impossible Creatures’ published by Bloomsbury in 2023. A fine book without inscriptions with the Waterstones ‘Chapter One Sampler’ – exceptionally rare and a nice…
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Robert Harris – Conclave – SIGNED First Edition 2016 – In Very Fine Condition
£450.00First edition, first printing of ‘Conclave’ by Robert Harris. Published by Hutchinson in London, 2016. A fine book (black page stain) in like dust wrapper which is not price clipped,…
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Ian Kershaw – Hitler – SIGNED First Edition 2000
£250.00A first edition, first printing of Hitler, 1936-1945 Nemesis, by Ian Kershaw, published by Allan Lane in 2000. A near fine book signed by the author in blue ink to…
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George Macdonald Fraser – Flashman On The March – SIGNED First Edition 2005
£185.00First edition, first printing of Flashman on the March by George Macdonald Fraser, published by Harper Collins, London, in 2005. This is a fine copy, the boards are free from…
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