New York City, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, Date: 2001. First Edition. First Printing.. Softcover. As New/No Dust Jacket, As Issued.. New York City, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2001. Softcover. As New/None, As Issued. First Edition/First Printing. 200 pages. The filmmaker/author's breakthrough debut novel. One of the most sensational literary debuts of our time. Uncorrected Proof. Precedes and should not be confused with the regular trade edition. Published in a tiny, one-time-only print run as a softcover original for the exclusive use of the publisher and author. None of the copies was commercially sold. The First Edition is now rare. Presents, in its earliest-state format, Dai Sijie's "Balzac et la petite tailleuse chinoise" in a felicitous English translation. His massive global bestseller of a first novel. The wonder of it all is that Dai Sijie is primarily a film director in the French commercial-cum-art film tradition. It is rare to find one man be Master of two art forms, but that is exactly what Sijie has pulled off. "An enchanting tale that captures the magic of reading and the wonder of romantic awakening. Tells the story of two hapless city boys exiled to a remote mountain village for re-education during China's infamous Cultural Revolution. There the two friends meet the daughter of the local tailor and discover a hidden stash of Western classics in Chinese translation. As they flirt with the seamstress and secretly devour these banned works, the ...

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Date: 2001. First Edition; Fifth Printing. Hardcover. 037541309X . 4.61 X 1.01 X 7.54 inches; 197 pages . 2001. Alfred A. Knopf ISBN 037541309X 9780375413094 [US]

ISBN10: 037541309X, ISBN13: 9780375413094, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., New York] Hardcover First Edition Author's first novel, was an overnight sensation when it appeared in France in 2000, becoming an immediate best-seller and winning five prizes. Enchanting tale that captures the magic of reading and the wonder of romantic awakening. “Poetic and affecting. . . . The descriptions of life in this strangest of times and places are so riveting that the reader longs for more.” —The New York Times Book Review
[Woodstock, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]

NY: KNOPF.. Near Fine. Date: 2001. First Edition. 037541309X . First American Edition. Near fine in a close to fine dj. (Bottom corner tips very lightly bumped. A few creases at edge of rear dj. flap) Translated from the French by Ina Rilke. International bestseller. . 2001. KNOPF. ISBN 037541309X 9780375413094 [US]

Knopf, Date: 2001. Hardcover wit. Good. 4x1x7. Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE NEW boxes Historical: Good Ex-Library Hardcover with Dust jacket glued to boards, pocket, stamps, labels and library notations,else clean pages, prompt shipping with tracking. 2001. Knopf ISBN 037541309X 9780375413094 [US]

ISBN10: 037541309X, ISBN13: 9780375413094, [publisher: Alfred A.Knopf, New York:] Softcover rack-size pbk, stiff, illus covers, 197 pgs; pub info on back cover. translated from the French by Ina Rilke. cover design by Gabriele Wilson w/ photo by Kate Schermerhorn.
[Greensboro, GA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]

Knopf, Date: 2001. Advance Reader. Soft cover. Near Fine. Advance Reader's Edition / Uncorrected proof. Light edge wear and some superficial scuffing to cover. In nice shape. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 2001. Knopf ISBN 037541309X 9780375413094 [US]

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., Date: 2001. First American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Translated from the French by Ina Rilke. Fine, in fine, mylar-protected dust jacket. L45 2001. Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. ISBN 037541309X 9780375413094 [US]

New York Alfred A. Knopf 2001 First American Edition Hardcover Fine in Fine jacket Book First American edition (stated), first printing, hardcover. 197 pages. Translated from the French by Ina Rilke. Fine in a fine, mylar-covered dust jacket.

ISBN10: 037541309X, ISBN13: 9780375413094, [publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York] Hardcover First Edition First American edition (stated), first printing, hardcover. 197 pages. Translated from the French by Ina Rilke. Fine in a fine, mylar-covered dust jacket.
[Coal Valley, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]

New York Alfred A. Knopf 2001 First Edition Hardcover Fine in Fine jacket Book First edition (stated), hardcover. 197 pages. Translated from the French by Ina Rilke. Fine with gift inscription on front free endpaper, in a fine, mylar-covered dust jacket.

Knopf, Date: 2001-09-30. First American Edition. hardcover. Used:Good. 2001. Knopf ISBN 037541309X 9780375413094 [US]

New York: KNOPF, Date: 2001. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Third Printing. AN EXCELLENT COPY - A Third printing, so stated. Book is in Near Fine condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges have a tiny bit of shelf wear. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Near Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar Brodart. Thanks and Enjoy.. 2001. KNOPF ISBN 037541309X 9780375413094 [US]

New York:: Anchor Books,, (Date: 2002.). Very good condition (reading crease on front cover.). Trade paperback. The author's first novel - an international best-seller, and winner of several awards. "At the height of MaoÕs infamous Cultural Revolution, two boys are among hundreds of thousands exiled to the countryside for 're-education.' " Translated from the French by Ina Rilke. 184 pp. 2002. Anchor Books, ISBN 037541309X 9780375413094 [US]

New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf. Good in Good dust jacket. Date: 2001. Hardcover. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 208 pages; Book Tight, Dust Jacket shows little sign of usage, Previous Owner Name; BX11 . 2001. Alfred A. Knopf ISBN 037541309X 9780375413094 [US]

Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.: Alfred a Knopf Inc, Date: 2001. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Near fine book and jacket. 1st edition, 1st printing.. 2001. Alfred a Knopf Inc ISBN 037541309x 9780375413094 [US]

Knopf, September Date: 2001. Hardcover . Used Very Good/yes As New. 2001. Knopf ISBN 037541309X 9780375413094 [US]

ISBN10: 037541309X, ISBN13: 9780375413094, [publisher: Knopf] Hardcover 6th printing.
[Austin, MN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]

ISBN10: 037541309X, ISBN13: 9780375413094, [publisher: Knopf, NY] Hardcover First Edition This is a New and Unread copy of the first edition (3rd printing).
[Portland, ME, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group ISBN 037541309x 9780375413094 [US]

Knopf, Date: 2001-09-30. First American Edition. hardcover. Used: Good. 2001. Knopf ISBN 037541309X 9780375413094 [US]

Westminister, Maryland, U.S.A.: Alfred a Knopf Inc, Date: 2001. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Fine. (5th ptg.) Smaller book, smooth red spine, purple cloth boards with embossed flower at bottom front, gilt lettering bright on spine, spine very slightly slanted, very tiny creases at bottom front tip, 197 pages plus brief biographical note. DJ glossy and colorfully designed with color-illustration of red shoes on front, praise on back from Washington Post Book World, Los Angeles Times Book Review, Philadelphia Inquirer and others. Very Fine DJ/Very Good book. 2001. Alfred a Knopf Inc ISBN 037541309X 9780375413094 [US]

New York: Alfred A Knopf, Date: 2001. Hardcover. Near Fine in dust jacket; remainder marks on top and bottom edges.. 4.6 x 1 x 7.5 inches. First American Edition Translated from the French by Ina Rilke. 2001. Alfred A Knopf ISBN 037541309x 9780375413094 [US]

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