Isbn: 9780786867349 - carter beats the devil: a novel (24 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. A hypnotizing work of historical fiction that stars 1920s magician Charles the Great, a young master performer whose skill as an illusionist exceeds even that of the great Houdini. Nothing in his career has prepared Charles Carter for the greatest stunt of all, which stars none other than President Warren G. Harding and which could end up costing Carter the reputation he has worked so hard to create. Filled with historical references that evoke the excesses and exuberance of Roaring Twenties, pre-Depression America, Carter Beats the Devil is a complex and illuminating story of one man's journey through a magical and sometimes dangerous world, where illusion is everything.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A hypnotizing work of historical fiction that stars 1920s magician Charles the Great, a young master performer whose skill as an illusionist exceeds even that of the great Houdini. Nothing in his career has prepared Charles Carter for the greatest stunt of all, which stars none other than President Warren G. Harding and which could end up costing Carter the reputation he has worked so hard to create. Filled with historical references that evoke the excesses and exuberance of Roaring Twenties, pre-Depression America, Carter Beats the Devil is a complex and illuminating story of one man's journey through a magical and sometimes dangerous world, where illusion is everything.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. A hypnotizing work of historical fiction that stars 1920s magician Charles the Great, a young master performer whose skill as an illusionist exceeds even that of the great Houdini. Nothing in his career has prepared Charles Carter for the greatest stunt of all, which stars none other than President Warren G. Harding and which could end up costing Carter the reputation he has worked so hard to create. Filled with historical references that evoke the excesses and exuberance of Roaring Twenties, pre-Depression America, Carter Beats the Devil is a complex and illuminating story of one man's journey through a magical and sometimes dangerous world, where illusion is everything.…

Zustand: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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

Zustand: Very Good. 1st. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. 1st. 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.

softcover. Zustand: Fine copy. 1st. 8vo, 483 pp., Advance Readering Copy .

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Our good condition books are generally good for reading but not for gifting or collecting. They could have imperfections such as creasing, fanning, inscriptions, margin notes, yellowing, staining on edge or cover or pages, bumps, scuffs, etc etc (sometimes multiple of these). It's a wide category that encompasses anything that isn't almost-new down to anything that is slightly better than poor. We would NOT recommend gifting Good books - these should be considered reading copies. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

Zustand: FINE. First printing. The author's highly praised first novel, the story of a young master illusionist, set in the early years of the 20th century. Includes color illustrations of magic posters. 483 pp. Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Includes dust jacket. Signed. First Edition. SIGNED by the author. 1st printing with full number line.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Dust jacket missing. First edition, first printing. SIGNED by the author. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Secure packaging for safe delivery. signed by author.

Zustand: FINE. First printing. The author's highly praised first novel, the story of a young master illusionist, set in the early years of the 20th century. Includes color illustrations of magic posters. SIGNED on the title page. 483 pp. Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

Zustand: FINE. First printing. The author's highly praised first novel, the story of a young master illusionist, set in the early years of the 20th century. Includes color illustrations of magic posters. SIGNED on the title page. 483 pp. Very near fine in a fine dust jacket (a new, unread copy, but one corner slightly bumped.).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First American edition. Dampstain in margins of pages 281-350, still very good in a fine dustwrapper. Signed by the author on the title page. Author's first novel.

Zustand: FINE. First printing. The author's highly praised first novel, the story of a young master illusionist, set in the early years of the 20th century. Includes black and white illustrations of magic posters. SIGNED on the title page. 563 pp. Very near fine in a fine dust jacket (slight toning to textblock as is common with UK editions).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A handsome first US edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Signed by author Glen David Gold directly on the title page; Author Glen David Gold's debut novel about Charles Carter, a famed magician. At the dawn of the Jazz age, as technology and the cinema challenge the allure of magic, Carter's stunts become increasingly audacious. Until the night of his daring perfomance at the Curran Theatre where Carter goes toe to toe with the devil in the final act. Unfortunately for Carter, the President Warren G. Harding dies two hours after the act and Carter finds himself pursued not only by a Secret Service agen but also by a host of others desperate for the terrible secret they believe Harding confided in him; 8vo; Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Collectible-Very Good. North America in the 1920s was obsessed with magic. Not just the kind performed in theaters and on stages across the country, but the magic of technology, science, and prosperity. Enter Charles Cartera.k.a. Carter the Greata young master performer whose skill as an illusionist exceeds even that of the great Houdini. Fueled by a passion for magic that grew out of desperation and loneliness, Carter has become a legend in his own time. His thrilling act involves outrageous stunts carried out on elaborate sets before the most demanding audiences. But the most outrageous stunt of all stars none other than President Warren Harding and ends up nearly costing Carter the reputation he worked so hard to create. Filled with historical references that evoke the excesses and enthusiasm of postwar, pre-Depression, Carter Beats the Devil is the complex and illuminating story of one mans journey through a magicaland sometimes dangerousworld, where illusion is everything, and everything is illusory.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First American edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Signed by the author. Although not marked in any way, this copy is from the distinguished modern first edition collection of Bruce Kahn.

Softcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First American edition. Advance reading copy. Rear wraps have minor scuffing and bumped corner, near fine in french flaps and white sticker on cover as issued. Signed by the author. Publisher's promotional material laid and tipped in. Although not marked in any way, this copy is from the distinguished modern first edition collection of Bruce Kahn. …