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198934135New York: Alfred A. Knopf 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good slipcase. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall. Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
1985928T53New York: Farrar Straus and Giroux 1985. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 8.5" by 5.5". None. A smart first edition first printing of this novel from AntiguanAmerican writer Jamaica Kincaid signed by the author. First edition first printing. Signed by the author to the front endpaper. The author's debut novel. A novel following the growth of a young girl in Antigua. This work covers issues such as mother-daughter relationships same-sex attraction racism clinical depression poverty education and the struggle between medicine based on scientific fact and that based on native healing. Written by Jamaica Kincaid an AntiguanAmerican novelist essayist gardener and gardening writer. In the original quarter cloth binding with paper covered boards. Externally excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also excellent. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine Farrar, Straus and Giroux hardcover
19891120Plume May 01 1989. Trade Paperback. Episodes From The Young Life Of Annie John Aged 10 To 17 As She Grows Up On The Caribbean Island Of Antigua. This Is A Magical Coming-of-age Tale Ripe With The Special Ambience Of Its Tropical Setting And Sustained By Annie's Far From Naive Awareness Of The World Around Her. Death Illness And Poverty Intrude On The Narrator's Perceptive Sensilibity From Time To Time But Even These Experiences Instruct Her And Expand Her Understanding Of Life And Its Shifting Reality. Although Annie Leaves Antigua At The End Of The Novel For A New Role As A Student In England The Hollowness She Feels At Her Departure Is Balanced By The New Self That Awaits Her As She Begins The Search For Her Own Identity. A Poetic And Intensely Moving Work From The Author Of At The Bottom Of The River. reviewed April 1 1985--booklist Review. Jamaica Kincaid. A Plume Book. Plume paperback
20219788740061277-2025C & K 2021. Hardcover. New/New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> Jamaica Kincaid</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> C & K</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Hardcover</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9788740061277</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 2021</p><p><strong>Number Of Pages:</strong> 160</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> Set against the enchanting backdrop of Antigua this novel follows the coming-of-age journey of a young girl named Annie John. Initially immersed in the warmth of her mother’s love Annie's idyllic childhood soon takes a turn as she grapples with her evolving identity and the complexities of familial relationships. Readers will explore themes of love resentment and the painful yet necessary process of self-discovery. Through Annie's eyes the narrative delves into the transition from childhood innocence to the tumultuous challenges of adolescence making it a profound study of personal growth and emotional conflict.<br /><br />This edition is particularly valuable for students and scholars interested in Caribbean literature gender studies and psychological character development. By examining Annie’s intricate relationships particularly with her mother readers will gain insights into the dynamics of familial bonds and the universal struggle for independence. This insightful portrayal not only highlights the cultural nuances of the Caribbean experience but also resonates with anyone navigating the often turbulent waters of growing up.</p> C & K hardcover
20219788740061277-2025C & K 2021. Hardcover. New/New. <p><strong>Author:</strong> Jamaica Kincaid</p><p><strong>Publisher:</strong> C & K</p><p><strong>Binding:</strong> Hardcover</p><p><strong>ISBN:</strong> 9788740061277</p><p><strong>Release Date:</strong> 2021</p><p><strong>Number Of Pages:</strong> 160</p><p><strong>Details:</strong> Set against the enchanting backdrop of Antigua this novel follows the coming-of-age journey of a young girl named Annie John. Initially immersed in the warmth of her mother’s love Annie's idyllic childhood soon takes a turn as she grapples with her evolving identity and the complexities of familial relationships. Readers will explore themes of love resentment and the painful yet necessary process of self-discovery. Through Annie's eyes the narrative delves into the transition from childhood innocence to the tumultuous challenges of adolescence making it a profound study of personal growth and emotional conflict.<br /><br />This edition is particularly valuable for students and scholars interested in Caribbean literature gender studies and psychological character development. By examining Annie’s intricate relationships particularly with her mother readers will gain insights into the dynamics of familial bonds and the universal struggle for independence. This insightful portrayal not only highlights the cultural nuances of the Caribbean experience but also resonates with anyone navigating the often turbulent waters of growing up.</p> C & K hardcover
1985mon0000043731Farrar Straus Giroux 1985. Paperback. Good. in x in x in. Farrar Straus Giroux paperback
198310022<p>Inscribed with best wishes Jamaica Kincaid. Kincaid's first book a collection of short stories praised by Susan Sontag and Derek Walcott. The majority of the stories appeared in The New Yorker.</p> Farrar Straus Giroux hardcover
1983928Z16New York: Farrar Straus and Giroux 1983. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8" by 5.5". None. A signed first edition of this collection of short stories with themes of mother daughter relationships by Jamaica Kincaid in the original dust wrapper. The first edition first printing as stated to the edition page. Inscribed by the author to the title page: 'For Dave with much thanks Jamaica Kincaid'. This collection of short stories was written by Jamaica Kincaid an American-Antiguan novelist and gardener. Many of the short stories features themes of mother and daughter relationships life in Antigua and the experiences of young women. In the publisher's original cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper. In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally lovely. The wrap is also lovely with only the slightest marks to the rear and sunning to the spine. Internally firmly bound with clean and bright pages. Fine Farrar, Straus and Giroux hardcover
200010870610Farrar Straus and Giroux 2000-10-15. paperback. Very Good. 5x0x8. Has moderate shelf and/or corner wear. Great used condition.Over 1000000 satisfied customers since 1997! Choose expedited shipping if available for much faster delivery. Delivery confirmation on all US orders. Farrar, Straus and Giroux paperback
1983009956Farrar Straus and Giroux. DJ in archival cover. . Fine. Hardcover. 1983. Farrar, Straus and Giroux hardcover
1983010536Farrar Straus and Giroux 1983. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Author's First Book.Fine Copy In A Fine Price Clipped Jacket.First Edition.Signed by the Author on the Title-page.Excellent Copy. Farrar Straus and Giroux Hardcover
1990062823B<p>Inscribed by author First edition FSG 1990 Fine condition and unclipped dj.</p> FSG hardcover
1990009972Farrar Straus and Giroux. DJ in archival cover. Stated first edition. Signed by the author. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1990. Farrar Straus and Giroux hardcover
BN65315FISCHER Taschenbuch. Lucy <br/><br/> FISCHER Taschenbuch unknown
2014BN274906Unionsverlag 2014. 2014. Softcover. Lucy <br/><br/>Lucy Jamaica Kincaid Unionsverlag paperback
6074450285.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
2001Q-0374527768Farrar Straus and Giroux 2001-05-15. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Farrar, Straus and Giroux paperback
2013315908New York: Farrar Straus and Giroux 2013. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Good dust jacket. Dampstaining to jacket.; Title page inscribed by title page.; 192 pages; Signed by Author. Farrar, Straus and Giroux hardcover
2013113207New York: Farrar Straus and Giroux 2013. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. ; 8.40 X 5.70 X 0.90 inches; 192 pages. Farrar, Straus and Giroux hardcover
1995antholgoies-signed-001Houghton Mifflin Company Boston 1995 First printing. Correct number line including the 1. A fine book in a fine dust jacket. A tight copy new and unread without any marks or defects. Dust jacket is clean and bright with price intact on front flap $24.95. Comes with archival-quality dust jacket protector. Shipped in well padded box. Includes essays by Joseph Brodsky Harold Brodkey William H. Gass Edna O'Brien Cynthia Ozick Grace Paley Charles Simic Tobias Wolff and others. SIGNED BY TOBIAS WOLFF on page 216 which is the first page where his selection "Civilian" begins. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. Hardcover. New/New. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston hardcover
199534060Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company 1995. Very Good. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company 1995. First Edition Wrapper Issue. Octavo 21cm; publisher's card wrappers; xv3263pp. Wrapper margins a bit worn and dust-soiled else Very Good and sound. Signed by Kincaid on title page. Houghton Mifflin Company unknown
6810777Houghton Mifflin Company H pp. 400 . Papeback. New. Houghton Mifflin Company H unknown
19891611598583172GLN-620, Circulo de Lectores, Barcelona, 1989
19830105780Farrar 1983. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Fine first edition in a fine price-clipped dust jacket. Farrar hardcover books
1983010536Farrar Straus and Giroux 1983. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Author's First Book.Fine Copy In A Fine Price Clipped Jacket.First Edition.Signed by the Author on the Title-page.Excellent Copy. Farrar Straus and Giroux Hardcover books