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Words from a Glass Bubble (Salt Modern Fiction) By Vanessa Gebb
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āSlight Creasing To Spine and Wear To Edges Of Pagesā
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the sellerās listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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eBay item number:177002194786
Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller notes
- āSlight Creasing To Spine and Wear To Edges Of Pagesā
- Type
- Not Specified>
- UPC
- 9781844713998
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Book Title
- Words from a Glass Bubble
- Item Height
- 216 mm
- Publisher
- Salt Publishing
- Topic
- Short Stories, Books
- Item Width
- 140 mm
- Number of Pages
- 160 Pages
About this product
Product Information
This passionate new book gathers together for the first time many of Vanessa Gebbie's award-winning stories. Described by Maggie Gee as `a prodigiously gifted new writer', this is a natural storyteller; her narratives unfold with a deceptively light touch, exploring with compassion what it is to be human and flawed. `Words From a Glass Bubble' is about coming to terms with the cards we are dealt. The stories pivot around the recognition that those who seem powerless can prove to be the strongest catalysts for change, both in themselves and in others. Vanessa Gebbie never shies away from difficult subjects, creating an intensely emotional and at times distressing world, but it is never totally dark or despairing. Sparks of the unexpected and flashes of humour light the whole collection with an indefatigable optimism. This is a writer with a boundless imagination, who breathes life into the most unlikely characters and events. Batty Annie fishes for her son's soul in a disused railway tunnel. Tom's grandmother flies on a circus trapeze. Spike relates to cacti better than people. Eva Duffy befriends a statuette of the Virgin Mary. Pepito pretends he is a priest and suffers the consequences. Shelly has a colonic irrigation to rid herself of the past. Billy hears stones when he shakes his head. Dodie from The General Stores falls for a man who teaches her `to think', and Mikey mourns his wife through graffiti. From Ireland to Czechoslovakia to Wales to Alaska to Ibiza, from contemporary New York to a clinic in the future, this collection will take you on a journey. And Harry? He just goes fishing.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Salt Publishing
ISBN-13
9781844713998
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96794398
Product Key Features
Book Title
Words from a Glass Bubble
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Short Stories, Books
Publication Year
2008
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
216 mm
Item Width
140 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Item description from the seller
Seller business information
VAT number: GB 724498118
Seller feedback (230,251)
- 7***0 (284)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI enquired about to estimate arrival of my book that I purchased, the seller replied quite fast, (good communication). Two days after the inquiry the item arrived. The book is second hand as described in good condition. The package arrived in a package to help reduced water damage, however some of the packaging broke due to shipping, perhaps a stronger package might work better. I recommend this seller, and I will definitely be repurchasing books from the seller again in the future. š
- 4***7 (5)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book arrived on time, and the packaging looked perfect, so I was a bit thrown when I opened it to find water damage. No clue what happened, but I suspect it had a little adventure before being repacked. I contacted the seller with photos, and they responded promptly with an apology and a full refund. No excuses, just great customer service. Things happen, but this seller handled it brilliantly. Honest, quick, and classy. I'd happily buy from them again
- r***8 (202)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseMy experience was positive re the seller, but negative towards the tracking service which claimed it had been delivered on 17 December. That was to the Danish Postal Service and it arrived in my hands earlier this afternoon. The information was so misleading that I received 2 reminders from ebay about not leaving feedback. The item was as described and well packaged. I will now get the chance to read the story about yet another character in the Blaydon Races song and my home town.Charles John Gibb MD - The real Dr Gibb of the 'Blaydon Races': (#176645798283)
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