ISBN: 9780061430220 - sharp teeth (12 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. "Barlow's imagery is magnificent . . . [A] kooky combo of grit, goofiness, and gusto . . . demonstrates that fantasy . . . may just be the place to find true exuberance and stylistic innovation." -- Los Angeles Times Book Review An ancient race of lycanthropes has survived to the present day, and its numbers are growing as the initiated convince L.A.'s down and out to join their pack. Caught in the middle are Anthony, a kind-hearted, besotted dogcatcher, and the girl he loves, a female werewolf who has abandoned her pack. Blending dark humor and epic themes with card-playing dogs, crystal meth labs, surfing, and carne asada tacos, Sharp Teeth captures the pace and feel of a graphic novel while remaining "as ambitious as any literary novel, because underneath all that fur, it's about identity, community, love, death, and all the things we want our books to be about" [Nick Hornby, The Believer].…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. "Barlow's imagery is magnificent . . . [A] kooky combo of grit, goofiness, and gusto . . . demonstrates that fantasy . . . may just be the place to find true exuberance and stylistic innovation." -- Los Angeles Times Book Review An ancient race of lycanthropes has survived to the present day, and its numbers are growing as the initiated convince L.A.'s down and out to join their pack. Caught in the middle are Anthony, a kind-hearted, besotted dogcatcher, and the girl he loves, a female werewolf who has abandoned her pack. Blending dark humor and epic themes with card-playing dogs, crystal meth labs, surfing, and carne asada tacos, Sharp Teeth captures the pace and feel of a graphic novel while remaining "as ambitious as any literary novel, because underneath all that fur, it's about identity, community, love, death, and all the things we want our books to be about" [Nick Hornby, The Believer].…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 1st. 8vo, 308 pp. Fine copy (issued without dust jacket).

hardcover. Zustand: Good. First Edition.

hardcover. Zustand: Like New. Stated first edition. As New.

Zustand: Very Good.

Zustand: Near fine. First edition. Inscribed first US printing of this tale of warring werewolf gangs in Los Angeles. SHARP TEETH exhibits an air of the classical in its verse format: think THE ILIAD, but set in LA and with werewolves. A winning combination if we've ever heard one. 8.25'' x 5.5''. Original black and white and red pictorial boards. Black and white pictorial endpapers. Illustrated in black and white. 312 pages. Inscribed by Barlow to title page, "To Xandra, / Thanks for / raising the / perfect / roadie, companion, / leader." Binding with a couple tiny areas of rubbing, a hint of bumping to spine ends. Tight. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 320 pages. 8.50x5.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.