Description: THE BOOK THIEF [Signed] Author: Zusak, Markus Title: THE BOOK THIEF [Signed] Publication: New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2006 Edition: First Hardcover Edition, First Printing Description: Octavo, 552 pages. In Near Fine condition with a Near Fine condition dust jacket. Black spine which fades into yellow-white light with black, red, and white lettering. Dust jacket is wrapped in a mylar covering. Signed flat by Markus Zusak on title page, dated 'March 06', the month that "The Book Thief" was released. JW consignment. Shelved in Case 7. NOTES Markus Zusak was born on June 23, 1975 in Sydney, Australia. Born to German and Austrian immigrants, Zusak was the youngest of four children. Zusak taught for a time at his previous high school while he wrote, but has since left the profession to pursue a full-time career as an author. Zusak published 3 books between 1999-2001 before releasing 'The Messenger' in 2002 to critical acclaim, earning the New South Wales Premier's Literary Award and was a runner up for the Printz Award in the United States. In 2023 a TV adaptation of 'The Messenger' premiered on ABC. 'The Book Thief' is Zusaks most acclaimed and successful novel, winning around 10 awards between 2006-2007. It is noted for the unique choice to be narrated by Death itself, who tells the tale of a young girl living through Nazi rule in Germany. 'The Book Thief' saw a film adaptation in 2013, which earned mixed reviews, many praising it's fresh perspective on war. A musical theater adaptation of the novel premiered in 2022 at the Octagon theater in Greater Manchester, England, also to mixed acclaim. Seller ID: 1384136 Subject: Dupont Circle, Literature Welcome to the eBay store of Second Story Books! We specialize in out-of-print, used and rare books in all subjects, in addition to art, ephemera, collectibles and more. Any questions or comments are welcome.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 600 USD
Location: Rockville, Maryland
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Author: Zusak, Markus
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Year Printed: 2006
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
