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The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman: Available Copies

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01

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

A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

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.

The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.

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. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Ex-library book with stamps on the first page, it is also likely to have a small shelf number sticker on the spine

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Brand New.

Acceptable/Fair condition. Book is worn, but the pages are complete, and the text is legible. Has wear to binding and pages, may be ex-library. 0.49

Unread book in perfect condition.

221pp. "The story of a war fought against the diabolical Doctor Hoffmanm who wanted to demolish the structures of reason and liberate man from the chains of the reality principle for ever." Told with Carter's distinct, vaguely gothic blend of relish and spite. Trade paperback. Light shelfwear. Very good.

Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Paperback. One of two strange and compelling Angela Carter novels, new to Penguin Modern ClassicsDesiderio, an employee of the city under a bizarre reality attack from Doctor Hoffman's mysterious machines, has fallen in love with Albertina, the Doctor's daughter. But Albertina, a beautiful woman made of glass, seems only to appear to him in his dreams. Meeting on his adventures a host of cannibals, centaurs and acrobats, Desiderio must battle against unreality and the warping of time and space to be with her, as the Doctor reduces Desiderio's city to a chaotic state of emergency - one ridden with madness, crime and sexual excess.A satirical tale of magic and sex, The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman is a dazzling quest for truth, love and identity. Desiderio, an employee of the city under a bizarre reality attack from Doctor Hoffman's mysterious machines, has fallen in love with Albertina, the Doctor's daughter. But Albertina, a beautiful woman made of glass, seems only to appear to him in his dreams. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

pp. 288

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.

Clean, unmarked copy with some edge wear. Good binding. Dust jacket included if issued with one. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.

------------( 1st printing of this Edition ) --- softcover, a Near Fine example, unread, looks new, collects 3 novels by AC, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)--- Size: 5w x 8h Inches

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.55

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.55

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