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Fine in fine dust jacket. 552 pages with Exclusive Collector's Edition Bonus Material. Contains: Illustrations This is the Hard Cover 2013 "Exclusive Collector's Edition". It is a First Edition (via number line 10 thru & including the 1) Pristine condition throughout-almost As New. Book covers are black with gold cover & spine print. Vivid colorful Dust Jacket in shades of cream & brown with Gold Print. Book includes: a letter from the author-Pages from the author's notebook-handwritten notes from the original manuscript-the author's original sketches.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. This Exclusive Coolector's Edition includes a letter from the Author, copies of pages from the author's notebook, handwritten notes from the original manuscript, and copies of some of the Author's origninal sketches. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 552 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: Young adult; Children/juvenile. A Fine, as New, copy; a tight copy that was bought new and never read, in a Fine dust jacket. This is the First Edition-First Printing of the "Exclusive Collector's Edition" with a full number line that ends with a 1. "The Book Thief" is a superbly crafted historical fictional novel set in Nazi Germany during World War II. This is an enduring story that follows the adventures of a young girl, Liesel Meminger. "The Book Thief" earned positive recognition in the form of winning numerous literary awards. A film adaption of this novel was released in 2013. Rest assured, this collectible copy is well protected in an archival Mylar cover; and will be very carefully packaged with protective material; and will be shipped in a new box. We always treat all of our books, and book buyers with the utmost respect.
A page turner that I couldn't put down. When I did stop reading I couldn't wait to begin again. Worth every minute this old man spent on this fine story.
Catherine G
May 11, 2015
A riveting Story
The Book Thief is a story that keeps you wanting more. It was hard to put down. It brought to life how some people lived during the war from a different perspective. I loved it. It is a huge book and I finished it very quick. If you like tales about world war 11 in Germany you will love it too.
Tarissa
Oct 5, 2014
Not as wonderful as it may seem
How does a person review a book that is so beautiful, and yet contains such horrible language that I would now shudder to even mention the book to anyone? 1 star it is.
The premise of 'The Book Thief' lures you in. It's a story told from the persona of Death during WWII. Piece by piece, the story of Liesel Meminger comes together, as revealed by Death.
"It's just a small story, really, about, among other things:
- A girl
- Some words
- An accordionist
- Some fanatical Germans
- A Jewish fist fighter
- And quite a lot of thievery"
Yes, it's a book to quote from. The author's writing style is definitely unique. Everyone will find that particular sentence which tingles inside of them. Actually, it's a story hidden within poetic prose. The poignancy and heartfelt emotion hold time still while you read. Sometimes the writer takes a moment away from the storyline to create an announcement to the reader --- just a bonus sentence in the page's middle, set off from the other paragraphs, to describe the scene in a more direct way. It's a fascinating writing style, but, Mr. Zusak, did you have to include such filthy words?
Eye-opening in several areas, the book marches you through WWII right alongside Liesel and her foster family, after she loses her own. I must say that most books concerning WWII are always from the point of view of the Jews, the persecuted, or the other sympathetic allies. However, this story reveals itself from the perspective of the everyday German families who were hurt by their own countrymen. What heartbreak they experienced around them, forced on by their Nazi neighbors.
As reflected in the title of the book, there is something to be gained by the power of words. Liesel finds that power within herself, and she aims to do something with that growing ability.
I wish I could read it all over again, minus about a tenth of the book to remove the worst of the rotten language.
Kenwilson
Aug 21, 2014
Strong characters, story line
Each character is well defined and consistent, solid story line with historical events unfolding throughout. Enjoyable, moves fast.
rboeling
Jul 31, 2014
Book for Lit Class
Great condition - this book is being used for a high school lit class.
