In his latest novel, Julian Barnes, author of Talking It Over and A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters, trains his laser-bright prose on the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe. Stoyo Petkanov, the deposed Party leader, is placed on trial for crimes that range from corruption to political murder. Petkanov's guilt -- and the righteousness of his opponents -- would seem to be self-evident. But, as brilliantly imagined by Barnes, the trial of this cunning and unrepentant dictator illuminates the shadowy frontier ...
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In his latest novel, Julian Barnes, author of Talking It Over and A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters, trains his laser-bright prose on the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe. Stoyo Petkanov, the deposed Party leader, is placed on trial for crimes that range from corruption to political murder. Petkanov's guilt -- and the righteousness of his opponents -- would seem to be self-evident. But, as brilliantly imagined by Barnes, the trial of this cunning and unrepentant dictator illuminates the shadowy frontier between the rusted myths of the Communist past and a capitalist future in which everything is up for grabs.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. (political fiction, trials, europe) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Very Good. Signed 1st edition, 1st printing, Jonathan Cape hardcover w/ DJ, 1992. Ex-library, but has no markings other than a card pocket on ffe page and red sticker on DJ spine. Book is otherwise in VG condition, w/ clean text, tight binding. DJ is VG, w/ light edge/shelf wear (no tears or chips) and that spine sticker. Signed by author on title page. Free delivery confirmation.
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VG+ in VG jacket. VG+/VG. 8vo. original burgundy cloth gilt in dustwrapper (edges rubbed, two discrete closed tears, internally repaired); pp. [vi (last blank)], 138. A very good copy.
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