Description
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on a straight spine, a few marks on the page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, , mild edge wear, and two heavily rounded corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with a small nick and the ghost of an erased price on the first free end paper. There is also dents from a paper clip on the first 16 pages and the same end paper. There is no rust from the paper clip. No other marks, inscriptions, or signs of ownership inside. The rear end paper and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with the price on the creased front flap, a partial crease on the front cover and mild edge wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
In these energetic, exhilarating stories, Ali Smith portrays a world of everyday dislocation, where people nevertheless find connection, mystery, and love. In “Astute Fiery Luxurious,” a misdelivered package throws the life of a couple into disarray. A boy’s unexplained illness in “I Know Something You Don’t Know” drives his mother to seek guidance from homeopathic healers, with inconclusive results. In “The Child,” an unnervingly mature young boy voices offensive humor that genteel society would rather not acknowledge. And a confident older woman meets her awkward fourteen-year-old self in “Writ” but can’t figure out how to guide her–or even whether she should.
