Percival Everett Signed James 1st Indie Booker Prize 2024 Pulitzer? blue edges

Description: A signed special edition (the Independent Bookshop 1st with blue sprayed edges) of the acclaimed latest novel from multi-award-winning American author, writer and poet Percival Everett (b. 1956), who is also Professor of English at the University of Southern California. He has been releasing books since the early 1980's; earlier works include 'Erasure ', 'Wounded ' 'I Am Not Sidney Poitier ' and 'Trees '; the latter was Shortlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize. ** When this book was named on the 2024 Booker Prize Longlist, most critics and reviewers considered this to be the strong favourite for the prize and it had always been the clear favourite with bookmakers. Fans of the book were subsequently concerned, however, to note that Mr Everett was the only male author when the 6-novel shortlist was announced. They felt it may thus be unlikely that this year's judging panel would be selecting him as the 5th consecutive male Booker Prize winner, as proved to be the case. The book has, however, already had deserved literary success in the US. 'James ' has already won the Kirkus Prize for Fiction, is a finalist in the National Book Awards and for the Andrew Carnegie Medal, and will also be eligible for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, where Mr Everett must be considered a strong contender, as this is clearly a 'Great American Novel' ** 'James ', published by Mantle in London on 11 April 2024, 1st UK edition, standard modern hardback, [x] + 307 pages. Flat hand signed by Percival Everett in black pen at the front endpaper. In fine unread condition. This is one of the special UK 'Independent Bookshop' 1st editions which have a light blue sprayed finish to all edges of the text block, and are noted as such at the top of the front panel of the dustjacket. ** SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024 ** From the author of The Trees, shortlisted for the Booker Prize, and Erasure, adapted into the Oscar-winning film American Fiction. Enthralling and ferociously funny, James by Percival Everett is a profound meditation on identity, belonging and the sacrifices we make to protect the ones we love. It is also a bold reimagining of Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, as the enslaved Jim emerges to reclaim his voice and defy the conventions that have consigned him to the margins. The Mississippi River, 1861. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a new owner in New Orleans and separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson’s Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his violent father who recently returned to town. Thus begins a dangerous and transcendent journey by raft along the Mississippi River, towards the elusive promise of the free states and beyond. As James and Huck navigate the treacherous waters, each bend in the river holds the promise of both salvation and demise. With rumours of a brewing war, James must face the burden he carries: the family he is desperate to protect and the constant lie he must live. And together, the unlikely pair embark on the most dangerous, and life-changing, odyssey of them all . . . 'A captivating response to Mark Twain’s classic that is both a bold exploration of a dark chapter in history and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit ' – the 2024 Booker Prize judges Estimated non-UK postage costs by signed for airmail delivery - Europe £17, Canada/Japan £25, Aus/NZ £27, US £28. Additional books can always be added to a combined order for an additional postage cost based on extra 0.25kg bands of weight, with an extra postage cost per extra 0.25kg of £1.20 for Europe / £2.00 everywhere else - please contact if any questions. Multiple items - Please review my other listings to see if there are any other items which are of interest to you. 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Price: 64.99 GBP

Location: Telford

End Time: 2024-12-29T12:57:33.000Z

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