Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Motion of the Body Through Space by Lionel Shriver in a new archival wrap. First Edition unstated, 2020 Harper. First Printing with full number line reversed 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title on the spine, a smal smudge on the top page block, tight binding, no spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and two bumped corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers 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 rubbed spot on the sunned spine, mild edge wear, and the price and 0520 code on the front flap. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
The Motion of the Body Through Space is vintage Lionel Shriver written with psychological insight, a rich cast of characters, lots of verve and petulance, an astute reading of contemporary culture, and an emotionally resonant ending.
Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
