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Synopsis
Ike Tucker, desperately searching for his sister Ellen who has disappeared, finds himself attracted to the same tough trio of surfers who appear to be responsible for his sister's disappearance
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Review
"Kem Nunn is one of a rare breed, a novelist who knows how to plot and tell a story. There is amazing energy here." --Elmore Leonard
Kem Nunn is one of a rare breed, a novelist who knows how to plot and tell a story. There is amazing energy here. Elmore Leonard"
About the Author
Kem Nunn spent his youth in Southern California surfing and working on boats and did not go to college to study the writer's craft until he was nearly 30. Kem Nunn now lives in Northern California, has contributed articles to Surfer Magazine, and added university work and screenwriting to his list of occupations alongside his fiction.
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Tapping the Source
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0385292724I5N10
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Tapping the Source
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Delacorte Press, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1984
ISBN 10: 0385292724
ISBN 13: 9780385292726
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Seller: Wm Burgett Bks and Collectibles, San diego, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition of author's first book. In very good condition with very good d.j. NOT remainder. NOT x-lib. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 013611
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Tapping The Source
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Delacorte Press, New York, 1984
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ISBN 13: 9780385292726
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Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA, Wadsworth, IL, U.S.A.
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Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition. First edition and first printing. Hardcover. 300 pages. Nunn's impressive debut, a novel that was finalist for the National Book Award. A near fine copy in paper covered boards with a cloth spine and in a near fine dust jacket with a closed tear to the top of the rear panel and some other very minute wear. The dust jacket features blurbs by Robert Stone and Elmore Leonard. Seller Inventory # 216166
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Tapping the Source
Seller: Monroe Stahr Books, Sherman Oaks, CA, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. ADVANCE READING COPY/UNCORRECTED PROOF in decorated paperback wraps. FINE. Promotioinal letter laid in. A novel set in the Huntington Beach surf culture. Seller Inventory # ABE-1648149176205
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TAPPING THE SOURCE
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Delacorte Press, New York, 1984
ISBN 10: 0385292724
ISBN 13: 9780385292726
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Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 300 pages. In Good plus condition with Good dust jacket. Blue and orange spine with black and white text. Dustjacket is protected by mylar covering and has open tearing to head edge of spine and tail edge of front cover, chipping to corners, and mild edge and shelf wear. Price uncut "$14.95". Boards have fraying and tearing to head edge of spine. Textblock clean. Kem Nunn's first book. 1373028. Special Collections - Downstairs. Seller Inventory # 1373028
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Tapping The Source
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Delacorte Press, NY, 1984
ISBN 10: 0385292724
ISBN 13: 9780385292726
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Seller: TLM Books, Boxborough, MA, U.S.A.
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Multicolored illustrated wraps. Condition: Very Good-. First - Uncorrected Galley Proofs. Delacorte Press, NY, 1984, 300 pages. First Edition Uncorrected Galley Proof in wraps. Very Good- condition, with lean to text block, edge/shelfwear, bit toned, dog eared, and a label affixed to back of cover from the Rhoda WEYR Agency. (Please review photos). First novel. Young man searching for his runaway sister & California dream gone bad. All books bubble wrapped and shipped promptly in a box. Seller Inventory # 2025155
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Tapping the Source
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Doubleday, 1984
ISBN 10: 0385292724
ISBN 13: 9780385292726
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Seller: Raven & Gryphon Fine Books, Hackett's Cove, NS, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Delacorte Press, New York, 1984, stated first printing. Kem Nunn (born 1948) is an American novelist, surfer, magazine and television writer from California. His novels have been described as "surf-noir" for their dark themes, political overtones and surf settings. He is the author of five novels, including this book his seminal surf novel Tapping the Source. This book, 300 pages, is in near fine condition with a fine dust jacket. The only condition to mention is the remainder spray on the bottom edge of the book. A great book in great condition. Seller Inventory # 8721
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Tapping the Source
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Seller: Bungalow Books, ABAA, Pueblo, CO, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A tiny bump to the bottom edge of the rear board. The dust jacket has a trace of rubbing to the spine, and age toning to the rear panel. A first novel set in the surfing culture of Huntington Beach, CA. Shortlisted for the National Book Award. ; 300 pages. Seller Inventory # 26312
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Tapping the Source
Seller: Jeff Bergman Books ABAA, ILAB, Flemington, NJ, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Included. As New. First Edition. Galley/Proof. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:0-385-29272-4. First book from this talented writer. Seller Inventory # 000233
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Tapping the Source
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 41K57_90_0385292724