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Published by Fourth Estate 05/02/2007, 2007
ISBN 10: 0007243618ISBN 13: 9780007243617
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
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Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
Published by HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London, 2007
ISBN 10: 0007243618ISBN 13: 9780007243617
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Good. An international bestseller, The Yacoubian Building is a mesmerising and controversial novel that is at once an impassioned celebration and a ruthless dissection of a society dominated by bribery and corruption. The Yacoubian building once grand, but now dilapidated stands on one of Cairo's main boulevards. Taha, the doorman's son, has aspirations beyond the slum in the skies, and dreams of one day becoming a policeman. He studies hard, and passes all the exams, but when he is rejected because his family is neither rich nor influential, the bitterness sets in. His girlfriend, Busyana, finds herself unable to earn a living without also providing sexual services for the men who hire her. When Taha seeks solace in a student Islamic organisation, the pressure mounts, and he is drawn to actions with devastating consequences. The Yacoubian Building follows Taha's trajectory from innocence to tragedy. The people whose lives orbit his the inhabitants of the building are also facing their own difficult choices. From those living in squalid and cramped conditions on the rooftops, to the homosexual editor of Le Caire newspaper and a womanising aristocrat, all of the contradictions in Egyptian society are here. Religious feelings live side-by-side with promiscuity; bribery and exploitation alternate with moments of joy and elation; modernity clashes with the vision of a more ancient society. Alaa Al Aswany's mesmerising novel caused an unprecedented stir when it was published in Egypt. It is at once an impassioned celebration and a ruthless dissection of a society dominated by bribery and corruption. 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.
Published by HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London, 2007
ISBN 10: 0007243618ISBN 13: 9780007243617
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. An international bestseller, The Yacoubian Building is a mesmerising and controversial novel that is at once an impassioned celebration and a ruthless dissection of a society dominated by bribery and corruption. The Yacoubian building once grand, but now dilapidated stands on one of Cairo's main boulevards. Taha, the doorman's son, has aspirations beyond the slum in the skies, and dreams of one day becoming a policeman. He studies hard, and passes all the exams, but when he is rejected because his family is neither rich nor influential, the bitterness sets in. His girlfriend, Busyana, finds herself unable to earn a living without also providing sexual services for the men who hire her. When Taha seeks solace in a student Islamic organisation, the pressure mounts, and he is drawn to actions with devastating consequences. The Yacoubian Building follows Taha's trajectory from innocence to tragedy. The people whose lives orbit his the inhabitants of the building are also facing their own difficult choices. From those living in squalid and cramped conditions on the rooftops, to the homosexual editor of Le Caire newspaper and a womanising aristocrat, all of the contradictions in Egyptian society are here. Religious feelings live side-by-side with promiscuity; bribery and exploitation alternate with moments of joy and elation; modernity clashes with the vision of a more ancient society. Alaa Al Aswany's mesmerising novel caused an unprecedented stir when it was published in Egypt. It is at once an impassioned celebration and a ruthless dissection of a society dominated by bribery and corruption. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2007
ISBN 10: 0007243618ISBN 13: 9780007243617
Seller: MusicMagpie, Stockport, United Kingdom
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Condition: Very Good. 1699107032. 11/4/2023 2:10:32 PM.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2007
ISBN 10: 0007243618ISBN 13: 9780007243617
Seller: Goldstone Books, Llandybie, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. All orders are dispatched the following working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we have over 500,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2007
ISBN 10: 0007243618ISBN 13: 9780007243617
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
Published by Fourth Estate 05/02/2007, 2007
ISBN 10: 0007243618ISBN 13: 9780007243617
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
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Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.
Published by Fourth Estate Ltd, 2007
ISBN 10: 0007243618ISBN 13: 9780007243617
Seller: HALCYON BOOKS, LONDON, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2007
ISBN 10: 0007243618ISBN 13: 9780007243617
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st/1st. Without inscription in not p/c/dj.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2007
ISBN 10: 0007243618ISBN 13: 9780007243617
Seller: Cambridge Rare Books, Cambridge, GLOUC, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
HARDCOVER. Condition: GOOD. 1st Edition. 2007. Fourth Estate. Hardcover. GOOD First Edition. Red text on brown spine. Clean inside and out. Dust jacket wrapped in plastic sleeve. 9x6.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2007
ISBN 10: 0007243618ISBN 13: 9780007243617
Seller: Sandycove Books, Co Dublin, DUBLI, Ireland
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Some slight spine fading, otherwise a fine 1st edition with Brodart jacket cover.
Published by Fourth Estate, 2007
ISBN 10: 0007243618ISBN 13: 9780007243617
Seller: Low Brow Books, South Yarra, VIC, Australia
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Octavo, xii+256 pages, hardback with dustjacket, a very good copy.
Published by Fourth Estate, London, 2007
ISBN 10: 0007243618ISBN 13: 9780007243617
Seller: The Print Room, Lilley nr Luton, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, subsequent printing with '3' on copyright page. Very minor edge wear affecting top of spine, small closed tear affecting bottom front cover, very slight page yellowing, not price clipped, no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall in vg+ condition. 255pp. Al Aswany's mesmerising novel on the contradictions and corruptions of Egyptian society, now a major film, especially relevant given recent events.
Published by Fourth Estate, London, 2007
ISBN 10: 0007243618ISBN 13: 9780007243617
Seller: Zeitgeist Books, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine UK first edition, first printing (full number line) hardback - in a fine unclipped dustjacket fitted with a removable clear mylar sleeve - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED, DATED & INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR - Pictures available upon request. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Fourth Estate, London, 2007
ISBN 10: 0007243618ISBN 13: 9780007243617
Seller: Sekkes Consultants, North Dighton, MA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. This controversial bestselling novel in the Arab world reveals the political corruption, sexual repression, religious extremism, and modern hopes of Egypt today. The book was made into a film of the same name in 2006 and into a TV series in 2007. As new, fitted with a removable clear mylar sleeve, first edition, signed by the author. 5¾" - 8¾". Signed by Author. book.
Published by Fourth Estate, London UK, 2007
ISBN 10: 0007243618ISBN 13: 9780007243617
Seller: Fiction First, Congleton, United Kingdom
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. A fine unread 1st impression in a fine dustwrapper, Signed and dated (2009.5.25) by the Author on the title page. Translated from the Arabic by Humphrey Davies. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Fourth Estate, 2007
ISBN 10: 0007243618ISBN 13: 9780007243617
Seller: Signed and Delivered Books, Spalding, LINCS, United Kingdom
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. UK 1st edition / 1st printing (Fourth Estate, 2007). Flatsigned to title page. Protected dustwrapper. Very near fine / very near fine condition with just tiny traces of shelfwear to the top of the spine (see photos). PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING Our descriptions are accurate. Photos are of the actual book(s) for sale ? if you require additional photos, please ask. We will despatch your books rapidly (almost always within 24 hrs of the receipt of your order) using proper book wraps / boxes. For books sold for more than £50 we will use only despatch methods that are fully tracked, insured and will require a signature on delivery. Postage costs are included in our prices for UK customers. For overseas customers, we have set a standard Abe postal rate, but will communicate direct with customers and charge the actual cost of postage and packing by tracked and insured delivery methods requiring signature. Please note that new EU regulations make it impractical for us to post books to the EU. Therefore, prospective customers from the EU are requested to email us before making an order so that we can discuss how best we might get the books they want to them. Signed by Author(s).