Description: Emperor of the Air: Stories By Ethan Canin Mariner Books, Houghton Mifflin Company New York 1999 Originally published in hardcover in 1988 by Houghton Mifflin Company. The Colophon lists the publications in which seven of these nine stories originally appeared in slightly different form. Inscribed by the author on the title page: "For Anne Marie: With all good wishes" (with his typical "EC" signature). [12], 179 p.; 20.5 cm. (8.25 inches). Paperback, with glossy, color illustrated front cover. First Paperback Edition, Second Printing "'Emperor of the Air' explores tricky family relationships and tender moments of self-discovery with a voice of compassion rarely found in contemporary short fiction' (San Francisco Chronicle). Whether his characters are struggling to save trees in their yards, their marriages, or themselves, Canin renders their moments of revelation with rich observation, energy, humor, and grace" [from the back cover] ISBN: 0618004149 Book is in Very Good Condition: as noted inscribed by the author on the title page; otherwise, all pages are bright, clean, tight, and unmarked; some soiling on bottom outside edge of the pages. Copyright 2022 All text in this listing description is the sole property of Classic Books and Ephemera and may not be copied without permission from Classic Books and Ephemera. SHIPPING and HANDLING: The purchaser receives free media mail in the U.S. We ship all books in boxes, well protected, within 24 hours of the order (Monday - Saturday), always with tracking. We ship pamphlets, documents, broadsides, and booklets in rigid mailers, bagged and boarded, with added stiffener for protection, always with tracking and, where they are of light weight, the order is sent free within the U.S. by First Class mail We have been selling books and ephemera for about 17 years to satisfied customers on various venues, so buy with confidence. For international shipping costs see Ebay's Shipping and Handling section below (click on the country and then click Update for cost to a specific country). For expedited domestic or international shipping prices, please contact us. BUYERS OF MULTIPLE ITEMS RECEIVE FREE SHIPPING IN THE U.S., FIRST CLASS OR MEDIA MAIL, DEPENDING ON WEIGHT. Payment Methods: Paypal is preferred, but not required. Ebay is also collecting state taxes where appropriate and will be paying those state taxes rather than the sellers. Guarantee: We guarantee that the book is as described or we will return the buyer's money, if we are notified by email within 24 hours of receipt of the book. ALSO SEE ON EBAY OUR FINE SELECTION OF BOOKS, PAMPHLETS AND EPHEMERA IN OUR STORE, CLASSIC BOOKS AND EPHEMERA; CLICK ON THIS LINK: We use the condition terms established by AB Bookman's Weekly and now slightly refined by IOBA: As New/Fine, Near Fine(minor defects), Very Good (small signs of wear), Good (average used book), Fair (complete text, but may lack endpapers, half-title), Poor (complete text but soiled, loose hinges, etc.) For an explanation of terms commonly used in book descriptions, contact us.
Price: 13.52 USD
Location: Lansdowne, Pennsylvania
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Year Printed: 1999
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Literature
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Author: Ethan Canin
Subject: Dramatic Fiction
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books, Houghton Mifflin Company
Place of Publication: New York
Special Attributes: Inscribed, First Paperback Edition, 2nd Printing