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Listen, Listen: Available Copies

Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

[1st printing] Dec. 1984. Cover art is uncredited. tanning; slight rubbing; minro edgewear.

fine in near fine dust jacket , closed slits

fine book in a fine dust jacket

"This book contains four striking novellas, and the author's own philosophy of fiction writing expressed in her speech as guest of honor at the 38th World Science Fiction Convention". Very good copy with light wear and minor dust soiling to page edges in dust jacket with wear and small closed tears to spine heel. clphE

Condition: Used - Very Good. Hardcover edition.

Book is in Very Good + condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges have a small amount of wear. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Very Good + condition. Tiny bit of shelf wear/rub. Tiniest bit of wear along the edges. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar wrapper. All-Ways well boxed, All-Ways fast service. Thanks.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1981. First Edition. 8vo. 301pp. Black cloth, green letters. Unworn, very good condition, edges of text block slightly foxed; dj very good (edges slightly worn, lightly spotted). Four novellas and discourse by Wilhelm of her own philosophy of writing.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 301 pages

First edition. 301pp. Signed by the author on bookplate on 1/2 title page. Black cloth binding, green lettering on spine & front cover. FINE/ NEAR FINE

First edition with the full number line present. A Fine copy in a Near Fine dust jacket. Tiny rubs to the jacket's corners and spine tips.

First printing. Contains 4 novellas and a speech given by Wilhelm discussing her philosophy of writing - titled "The Uncertain Edge of Reality." 301 pp. Fine in a near fine dustjacket (some edgewear.)

A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; Wilhelm and Kate's Listen, Listen is a story about a mother and her young son. When the boy is diagnosed with a rare and fatal brain disorder, the mother must find a way to help him cope with his illness and find comfort in his final days. Through gentle conversations and shared experiences, the mother and son connect and find strength in each other's company.; 8vo; $7.00

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.

Book has been repaired by previous owner - see photos 3 & 4 (front cover torn at hinge). Tanned pages, some wear to cover edges, some light cover creasing, slight spine lean, age browned inside covers, marks to page edges at top.

Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDContemporary Fiction; Good used paperback, cover has minor cracking, else clean pages, may have tanning due to age, prompt shipping, tracking

First edition. Fine book in fine dust jacket. Jacket now in new removable protective cover. Black cloth covered boards with metallic green print. Green end papers. Pages are clean and unmarked. From the author's estate. Houghton Mifflin hard cover with dust jacket, first edition Nov. 1981, first printing (Complete number line). ISBN: 9780395312698, 301 pages. Jacket design by Jack Ribik. 8vo (5.5" x 8.5") 10th place, 1982 Locus Award. Contents: The Winter Beach (nominated, 1982 Nebula Award; 9th place, 1982 Locus Award); Julian; With Thimbles, with Forks, and Hope (a Constance and Charlie mystery; finalist, 1982 Hugo Award; 10th place, 1982 Locus Award); Moongate; The Uncertain Edge of Reality (Kate Wilhelm's Guest of Honor speech, delivered at the 38th World Science Fiction Convention).

Dust jacket in acceptable condition. First edition, first printing. SIGNED by the author. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Bumped at corners. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

A Very Good Copy - Signed By The Author On The Title Page. First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Very Good + Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Small Amount Of Reading Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Very Good + Condition. Tiny Bit Of Edge Wear, Tiny Bit Of Crinkle. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Wrapper. Thanks And Enjoy.

A first edition, a first printing with full number line. (inscribed by Wilhelm on title page. A fine copy in a fine DJ, protected by a removable mylar cover. See my photos of the book you will receive, not stock photos. More available upon request. This book is in my possession and will be packed in bubble wrap and shipped in a cardboard box. USPS tracking provided. #196

First printing. As new, never read. Signed by Wilhelm on the title page. Review slip laid in

FINE IN FINE D.J. FIRST EDITION. Binding is HARDCOVER.

First printing. Contains 4 novellas and a speech given by Wilhelm discussing her philosophy of writing - titled "The Uncertain Edge of Reality." SIGNED on the title page. 301 pp. Fine in a near fine dustjacket (some edgewear to dj at top of spine.)

A fine copy in near fine dustjacket with light wear to rear panel. Collects four novellas. ; Octavo.

Signed first edition clean of internal markings. Dust jacket is damaged along the top and bottom edge of spine as well as bottom corner of front.

Uncorrected proof copy in plain green wraps, near fine with a few stay marks. In a green custom, though not expensive looking slipcase. Laid in is publicity sheet regarding this title on the publisher's letterhead. Also laid in is a note from the 'Editorial Rooms" to Thomas M. Dsich(sic) requesting a comment after the caveat, perhaps tongue in cheek?, "I hope you find it more to your liking than A SENSE OF SHADOW" Thomas Disch regarded Kate Wilhelm as a premier writer of literary and political science fiction, holding her work in high esteem alongside figures like Ursula K. Le Guin. Disch supported her work, helping publish her story "The Village" after early rejections. A nice association copy!

Octavo, cloth. First edition. Collects four novellas and a speech. Includes "The Winter Beach" and "With Thimbles, with Forks and Hope," two of Wilhelm's best shorter works. Locus nominee for Best Single Author Collection. See Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 4-494. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#169379)

Octavo, cloth. First edition. Collects four novellas and a speech. Includes "The Winter Beach" and "With Thimbles, with Forks and Hope," two of Wilhelm's best shorter works. Locus nominee for Best Single Author Collection. See Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 4-494. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#5397)

Octavo, cloth. Collects four novellas and a speech. Includes "The Winter Beach" and "With Thimbles, with Forks and Hope," two of Wilhelm's best shorter works. Locus nominee for Best Single Author Collection. [Reference: See Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 4-494]. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#169379) (30018)

In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!