Buy this book on-line Schlink, Bernhard (Translated by Shaun Whiteside) : The WeekendWeidenfeld & Nicolson, London, England, 2010 ISBN 0927863170
First Edition / First Printing. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. 220 pages. The author's novel on terror. One of the most important literary events of our time. The first appearance of the title in English and in the United Kingdom. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions. Published simultaneously with the American Edition in a small and limited first print run as a hardcover original only. The First Edition is now scarce. Presents Bernhard Schlink's "Das Wochenende" in a felicitous English translation. Surpassing brilliance. "Old friends and lovers reunite for a weekend in a secluded country home after spending decades apart. They excavate old memories and pass clandestine judgments on the wildly divergent paths they've taken since their youth. But this isn't just any reunion, and their conversations about the old days aren't your typical reminiscences: After twenty-four years, Jorg, a convicted murderer and terrorist, has been released from prison. The announcement of his pardon will send shock waves throughout the country, but before the announcement, his friends, some of whom were Baader-Meinhof sympathizers, gather for his first weekend of freedom. Passions are pitted against pragmatism, ideas against actions, and hopes against heartbreaking realities" (Publisher's blurb). An absolute "must-have" title for Bernhard Schlink collectors. This title is a contemporary classic. This is one of few copies of the First British Edition/First Printing still available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright, a pristine beauty. Please note: Copies available online have serious flaws, are subsequent printings, or are remainder-marked. This is surely an accessible and lovely alternative. A scarce copy thus. One of the finest writers of our time. A fine copy. . ISBN 0927863170. Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Schlink, Bernhard (Translated by Shaun Whiteside) : The Weekend. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres illustrées, rare books, livres rares, livres anciens and fine bindings. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |