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253: Available Copies
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Seller: Bay State Book Company (North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $5.91
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $5.91
The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.
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Seller: -OnTimeBooks- (Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $6.88
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $6.88
Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail
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253: A compelling snapshot of humanity in transit by Geoff Ryman
Paperback
ISBN: 9780006550785
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London (1998)
Seller: WorldofBooks (Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $3.20
Shipping: $7.50
TOTAL Cost: $10.70
A cult classic in the making. 253 is the novel about everyone youve ever met and wished you hadnt or wished you could again. 252 passengers and one driver on the London Underground. They all have their own personal histories, their own thoughts about themselves and their travelling neighbours. And they all have one page devoted to them. Some characters are tragic, some are inspiring, some are mad/proud/foolish/infuriating (delete where appropriate) and some are just like the person near you right now. Youll meet Estelle whos fallen madly in love with Saddam Hussein; James, who anaesthetises sick gorillas for a living; and Who?, a character that doesnt know where, or what, on earth he is. Its a seven-and-a-half minute journey between Embankment and the Elephant & Castle. Its the journey of 253 lifetimes This is the full text of the celebrated interactive novel that startled the Web when it first went on line. Only it cant crash, the downloading time is quicker and you can read it on the Tube, the train, the bus, the plane, by foot even by car, so long as youre not driving. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd (Dunfermline, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $6.26
Shipping: $6.70
TOTAL Cost: $12.96
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.
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd (Dunfermline, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $6.26
Shipping: $6.70
TOTAL Cost: $12.96
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.
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253: A Novel by Ryman, Geoff
Paperback
ISBN: 9780312182953
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (1998)
Seller: tLighthouse Books (Onekama, MI, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $6.63
Shipping: $7.98
TOTAL Cost: $14.61
Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. The spine and cover may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation. If you're not satisfied with purchase please return with no hassle.
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Seller: WeBuyBooks (Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $1.58
Shipping: $13.80
TOTAL Cost: $15.38
Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.
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Seller: Rarewaves.com USA (London, LONDO, United Kingdom) New Book
Book Price: $16.06
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $16.06
A cult classic in the making. 253 is the novel about everyone you've ever met and wished you hadn't or wished you could again. 252 passengers and one driver on the London Underground. They all have their own personal histories, their own thoughts about themselves and their travelling neighbours. And they all have one page devoted to them. Some characters are tragic, some are inspiring, some are mad/proud/foolish/infuriating (delete where appropriate) and some are just like the person near you right now. You'll meet Estelle who's fallen madly in love with Saddam Hussein; James, who anaesthetises sick gorillas for a living; and Who?, a character that doesn't know where, or what, on earth he is. It's a seven-and-a-half minute journey between Embankment and the Elephant and Castle. It's the journey of 253 lifetimes. This is the full text of the celebrated interactive novel that startled the Web when it first went on line. Only it can't crash, the downloading time is quicker and you can read it on the Tube, the train, the bus, the plane, by foot - even by car, so long as you're not driving.
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Seller: medimops (Berlin, Germany)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $5.15
Shipping: $11.42
TOTAL Cost: $16.57
Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.
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Seller: medimops (Berlin, Germany)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $5.20
Shipping: $11.42
TOTAL Cost: $16.62
Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.
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Seller: medimops (Berlin, Germany)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $5.60
Shipping: $11.42
TOTAL Cost: $17.02
Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.
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253: Der U-Bahn-Roman (dtv Unterhaltung) by Ryman, Geoff
Hardcover
ISBN: 9783423208642
Publisher: DTV Deutscher Taschenbuch (2006)
Seller: medimops (Berlin, Germany)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $5.85
Shipping: $11.42
TOTAL Cost: $17.27
Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.
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Seller: Reuseabook (Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $4.33
Shipping: $13.40
TOTAL Cost: $17.73
Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover.
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253 (Paperback) by Geoff Ryman
Paperback
ISBN: 9780006550785
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers, London (1998)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $19.45
Shipping: Free!
TOTAL Cost: $19.45
Paperback. A cult classic in the making. 253 is the novel about everyone youve ever met and wished you hadnt or wished you could again. 252 passengers and one driver on the London Underground. They all have their own personal histories, their own thoughts about themselves and their travelling neighbours. And they all have one page devoted to them.Some characters are tragic, some are inspiring, some are mad/proud/foolish/infuriating (delete where appropriate) and some are just like the person near you right now. Youll meet Estelle whos fallen madly in love with Saddam Hussein; James, who anaesthetises sick gorillas for a living; and Who?, a character that doesnt know where, or what, on earth he is. Its a seven-and-a-half minute journey between Embankment and the Elephant & Castle. Its the journey of 253 lifetimesThis is the full text of the celebrated interactive novel that startled the Web when it first went on line. Only it cant crash, the downloading time is quicker and you can read it on the Tube, the train, the bus, the plane, by foot even by car, so long as youre not driving. The novel about everyone you've ever met and wished you hadn't or wished you could again. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Seller: Brit Books (Milton Keynes, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $4.96
Shipping: $21.42
TOTAL Cost: $26.38
***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
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Seller: Brit Books (Milton Keynes, United Kingdom)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $4.96
Shipping: $21.42
TOTAL Cost: $26.38
***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
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