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Synopsis
In Sarah Sheard's celebrated novel Almost Japanese, a young girl's obsession with a famous Japanese musician blossoms into personal transformation. In spare, lyrical prose, Sheard documents Emma's discovery of her new next door neighbour, a dazzling Japanese symphony conductor. Things Japanese soon begin to transform Emma's world. Several years later, she must journey to Japan on a private pilgrimage to connect to the source of her obsession.
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About the Author
Sarah Sheard is the author of two other critically acclaimed novels, The Swing Era and the national bestseller The Hypnotist. Sarah won the 45 Below Award for her fiction, and a National Magazine Award for her essay on the Coach House Press. She lives in Toronto, where she mentors writers at Humber College and Ryerson Polytechnic University, and maintains a private practice as a psychotherapist and mediator.
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Almost Japanese
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Coach House Press, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1985
ISBN 10: 0889102775
ISBN 13: 9780889102774
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Seller: Bookmarc's, La Porte, TX, U.S.A.
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. BX2 - A trade paperback book in good+ to very good- condiiton with a gift enscriptionto the original owner by the author on the dedication page. A tight, clean, sound copy in color wraps with minor overall shelf wear mainly in the form of a crease on the front and back covers along the spine edge plus there is a small (about 0.75") closed tear on the back cover top edge. A novel about an awkward adolescent's ephemeral romance with a famous Japanese symphony conductor. By the end of the story, she has experienced other lovers and the relationship has meshed with her adult self. 125p. Size: 5"x8". Enscribed By Author. Seller Inventory # SCW08538
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Almost Japanese
Published by
Coach House Press, 1985
ISBN 10: 0889102775
ISBN 13: 9780889102774
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Almost Japanese
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Edge and tip wear. Light rubbing to wrapper. Light tanning to text. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY - customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 125 pages. Seller Inventory # 213816
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Almost Japanese
Published by
Coach House Press, 1985
ISBN 10: 0889102775
ISBN 13: 9780889102774
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Some signs of wear; previous owner's signature - dated 1986 in blue ink - on fly title. Third Printing. Seller Inventory # 18102813
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Almost Japanese
Published by
Coach House, Toronto, 1985
ISBN 10: 0889102775
ISBN 13: 9780889102774
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Trade Paperback Original. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Slight edge wear to covers and other signs of light use. Canadian author's first novel. Seller Inventory # 10783
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Almost Japanese
Published by
Coach House Press, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1985
ISBN 10: 0889102775
ISBN 13: 9780889102774
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. The book is inscribed and signed by the author on the half title page. The book is very good with edge wear and reading crease along spine. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 014410
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The Coach House Press, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1985
ISBN 10: 0889102775
ISBN 13: 9780889102774
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Seller: Alex Simpson, Carrying Place, ON, Canada
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Soft Cover. Condition: VG-. First Edition Paperback. First Canadian paperback printing, signed with an inscription by the author on the title page. Curl/creasing at corners and light soil to outer edges. Wraps have edge/rub wear, grazing and creasing. Actual book for sale pictured. 12.7 x 20.2 x 1.1cm, wt350g Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 016545