In a remote house on a hilltop, a lonely boy witnesses a traumatic event. He tries - and fails - to flee. Left alone with his increasingly deranged parent, he dreams of safety, of joining the other children in the town below, of escape. When at last a stranger knocks at his door, the boy senses that his days of isolation might be over. But by what authority does this man keep the meticulous records he carries? What is the purpose behind his questions? Is he friend? Enemy? Or something else altogether? A novella filled with ...
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In a remote house on a hilltop, a lonely boy witnesses a traumatic event. He tries - and fails - to flee. Left alone with his increasingly deranged parent, he dreams of safety, of joining the other children in the town below, of escape. When at last a stranger knocks at his door, the boy senses that his days of isolation might be over. But by what authority does this man keep the meticulous records he carries? What is the purpose behind his questions? Is he friend? Enemy? Or something else altogether? A novella filled with beauty, terror and strangeness, This Census-Taker by China Mi???ville is a poignant and riveting exploration of memory and identity.
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Very Good in Fine jacket. Size: 8x5x1; #531 of 750 signed, numbered, limited edition copies. Signed by Mieville at the limitation page. Green cloth with gold spine titles, near fine with small spot of scuffing to front and back panel. Spine square. Binding sound. Dust jacket fine in Mylar. Pages bright, text unmarked.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Book. Signed by Author(s) An Outstanding Copy-Signed By The Author On The Special Tipped In Page Number 489 Of 750. Signature Only. A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Are Clean. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Book. Signed by Author(s) Outstanding Copy-Sub Press Limited. Number 2 Of 750 Numbered Copies. Signed By The Author On The Special Limitation Page. A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Are Clean. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy.
