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Vast Alchemies: Available Copies

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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Definitive Illustrated Biography
    by Winnington, G. Peter

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers (2009)


    Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta (AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.)
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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Definitive Illustrated Biography
    by Winnington, G. Peter

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    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers (2009)


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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Definitive Illustrated Biography
    by Winnington, G. Peter

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    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers (2009)


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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Illustrated Biography: The Illustrated, Authorised Biography
    by G.Peter Winnington

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    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers (2009)


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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Illustrated Biography: The Illustrated, Authorised Biography
    by G.Peter Winnington

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    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers (2009)


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Vast Alchemies: The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake
    by Winnington, G. Peter

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780720610796
    Publisher: Peter Owen Ltd (1999)


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Vast Alchemies: The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake
    by Winnington, G. Peter

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780720610796
    Publisher: Peter Owen Ltd (1999)


    Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Definitive Illustrated Biography
    by Winnington, G. Peter

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers (2009)


    Seller: Hafa Adai Books (Moncks Corner, SC, U.S.A.)
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Vast Alchemies: The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake
    by G. Peter Winnington

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780720610796
    Publisher: Peter Owen Ltd, Great Britain (1999)


    Seller: Smith Family Bookstore Downtown (Eugene, OR, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
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Vast Alchemies: The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake
    by Winnington, G. Peter

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780720610796
    Publisher: Peter Owen, London (2000)


    Seller: Archer's Used and Rare Books, Inc. (Kent, OH, U.S.A.)
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Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Review copy w/ slip. Dust jacket in mylar guard. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Literature & Literary; ISBN: 0720610796. ISBN/EAN: 9780720610796. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 9052.

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VAST ALCHEMIES. The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake.
    by WINNINGTON, G. Peter. With a foreword by Michael Moorcock.

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    Publisher: Peter Owen London (2000)


    Seller: J. R. Young (Birmingham, United Kingdom)
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8vo. First UK edition. Biography revealing how Peake's life experiences influenced his written works and art. pp263(1) with monochrome photo plate section and single in-text illustration, bibliography, and index. Hardback / hard cover: dark blue boards, backstrip titled etc in silver. FINE copy in FINE unclipped dust jacket.

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Vast Alchemies: The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake
    by Peake, Mervyn) Winnington, G. Peter

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780720610796
    Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers, London (2000)


    Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc. (Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.)
    Used Book—Condition: Near Fine
    Book Price: $20.00
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1st priinting; dj w/unclipped price; 263 clean, unmarked pages.biography of the author of the Gormenghast Trilogy Size: 8 vo

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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Illustrated Biography.
    by Winnington, G. Peter

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: London. Peter Owen Publishers (2009)


    Seller: Libris Books (Bristol, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $15.59
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London. Peter Owen Publishers. 2009. Originally published in 2000. Soft Cover. Pictorial wraps. Front and rear endpaper have reproductions of Peake's writing and the ffep a portrait of Peake. Beautifully illustrated in colour with previously unpublished pictures. The first biography authorised by the Mervyn Peake Estate and in addition to the illustrations, contains much Peake memorabilia that has been unearthed by the family. In addition to the new illustrations, the book is the result of 25 years research into the life and work of Mervyn Peake.

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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Definitive Illustrated Biography
    by Winnington, G. Peter

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers (2009)


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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Definitive Illustrated Biography
    by Winnington, G. Peter

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers (2009)


    Seller: GoldenWavesOfBooks (Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.)
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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Definitive Illustrated Biography
    by Winnington, G. Peter

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    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers (2009)


    Seller: GoldBooks (Austin, TX, U.S.A.)
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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies. The Illustrated Biography.
    by WINNINGTON, G.PETER.

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    Publisher: Peter Owen., London (2009)


    Seller: Roe and Moore (London, United Kingdom)
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8vo. Original card covers. Colour and b/w plates.

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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Illustrated, Authorised Biography
    by Winnington, G.Peter

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: Peter Owen Ltd (2010)


    Seller: Revaluation Books (Exeter, United Kingdom)
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2nd revised edition edition. 314 pages. 8.43x5.43x1.02 inches. In Stock.

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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Definitive Illustrated Biography
    by Winnington, G. Peter

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers (2009)


    Seller: Wizard Books (Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.)
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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Definitive Illustrated Biography
    by Winnington, G. Peter

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers (2009)


    Seller: Hanselled Books (Burntisland, FIFE, United Kingdom)
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p/b 314 pages, condition is very good.

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Vast Alchemies: The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake
    by G. Peter Winnington

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780720610796
    Publisher: Peter Owen Ltd (1999)


    Seller: Hafa Adai Books (Moncks Corner, SC, U.S.A.)
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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Definitive Illustrated Biography
    by Winnington, G. Peter

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers (2009)


    Seller: GF Books, Inc. (Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.)
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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Illustrated, Authorised Biography
    by G.Peter Winnington

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: Peter Owen Ltd (2009)


    Seller: Pearlydewdrops (Streat, United Kingdom)
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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Illustrated, Authorised Biography
    by Winnington, G.Peter

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: Peter Owen Ltd (2010)


    Seller: Revaluation Books (Exeter, United Kingdom)
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2nd revised edition edition. 314 pages. 8.43x5.43x1.02 inches. In Stock.

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Vast Alchemies : The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake : First printing
    by Winnington, G. Peter

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780720610796
    Publisher: Peter Owen, London, United Kingdom (2000)


    Seller: PW Books (Andover, HANTS, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Near Fine
    Book Price: $22.03
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    TOTAL Cost: $43.48

True first British printing with original unclipped jacket (£18.95). Index. Illustrated. Jacket has minor patchy edge/shelf wear, the odd very small mark, a little pushing/rubbing to head/tail of spine and to corners and the odd small crease/rub to edges. Boards are near fine with minor pushing/bumping to corners and a little pushing/rubbing to head/tail of spine. Pages are generally clean and the binding is tight. Small crease to top corner of a few pages. Odd small feint marks to page edges, tops and bottoms. Pages little tanned. No other faults. All books described honestly and accurately. Paypal accepted.

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Vast Alchemies. The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake
    by Winnington, G. Peter. With a foreword by Michael Moorcock

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780720610796
    Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers, London (2000)


    Seller: The Print Room (Lilley nr Luton, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Near Fine
    Book Price: $15.59
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    TOTAL Cost: $47.13

First edition, first impression. Minor edge wear to top and bottom of jacket and spine, not price clipped (£18.95), no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall in vg++ condition. 263pp. A biography of the author of the Gormenghast Trilogy.

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Vast Alchemies: The Life and Work of Mervyn Peake
    by Winnington, G. Peter

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780720610796
    Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers, London, England (2000)


    Seller: Dartmouth Books (West Molesey, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Fine
    Book Price: $18.71
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    TOTAL Cost: $54.04

This First Edition and first printing hardback was published by Peter Owen Publishers in London in 2000. The book was printed in Cornwall in England as well. The condition of both book and dust-jacket is 'Fine'. The book is bound with dark blue-coloured binding paper on stiff boards. The spine titles are in silver gilt. The endpapers are plain and immaculate. The book has 263 numbered pages. There are for illustrations 9 well-chosen black and white photographic plates. The size of the book in inches is 8.7 x 5.6 and it weighs 0.44 kg. As with all our sales of books within the UK, we only ever charge a flat standard delivery cost of £3.35. Note that the author is clearly a real expert on Mervyn Peake's life and career and has written extensively about the artist. The book has been well-reviewed.

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Mervyn Peake's Vast Alchemies: The Definitive Illustrated Biography
    by Winnington, G. Peter

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers (2009)


    Seller: The Book Spot (Sioux Falls, SD, U.S.A.)
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MERVYN PEAKE'S VAST ALCHEMIES: T
    by Winnington, G. Peter

    Paperback
    ISBN: 9780720613414
    Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers (2009)


    Seller: BennettBooksLtd (LOS ANGELES, CA, U.S.A.)
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New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 0.9

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VAST ALCHEMIES : THE LIFE AND WORK OF MERVYN PEAKE
    by WINNINGTON, G. PETER

    Hardcover
    ISBN: 9780720610796
    Publisher: PETER OWEN PUBLISHERS, LONDON (2000)


    Seller: Camilla's Bookshop (Eastbourne, SX, United Kingdom)
    Used Book—Condition: Very Good
    Book Price: $38.99
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BOUND IN CLEAN NAVY BLUE CLOTH WITH BRIGHT, SILVER TITLES TO SPINE, THIS DATED 2000 HARDCOVER FIRST EDITION IS VG IN VG JACKET(UNCLIPPED). 263pp WITH FOREWORD BY MICHAEL MOORCOCK, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 20 CHAPTERS IN 5 PARTS, 10 PHOTOS OF THE AUTHOR, ABBREVIATIONS & EDITIONS EMPLOYED, NOTES, BIBLIOGRAPHY AND INDEX. CONDITION VG/VG

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