Stokes Henry Scott (196 results)

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Novelist, playwright, film actor, martial artist, and political commentator, Yukio Mishima (1925-1970) was arguably the most famous person in Japan at the time of his death. Henry Scott Stokes, one of Mishima's closest friends, was the only non-Japanese allowed to attend the trial of the men involved in Mishima's spectacular suicide. In this insightful and empathetic look at the writer, Stokes guides the reader through the milestones of Mishima's meteoric and eclectic career and delves into the artist's major works and themes. This biography skillfully and compassionately illuminates the achievements and disquieting ideas of a brilliant and deeply troubled man, an artist of whom Nobel Laureate Yasunari Kawabata had said, A writer of Mishima's caliber comes along only once every two or three hundred years.…

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Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Third Printing. 344 Pages Indexed. Previous owner's name on the inside of the front cover. Light wear to cover corners and edges. Interior text pages are flawless. Illustrated with a center section of 21 pages of black and white photographs. Novelist, playwright, film actor, martial artist, and political commentator, Yukio Mishima (1925-1970) was arguably the most famous person in Japan at the time of his death. The author, one of Mishima's closest friends, was the only non-Japanese allowed to attend the trial of the men involved in Mishima's spectacular suicide. In this insightful and empathetic look at the writer, Stokes guides the reader through the milestones of Mishima's meteoric and eclectic career and delves into the artist's major works and themes. This biography skillfully and compassionately illuminates the achievements and disquieting ideas of a brilliant and deeply troubled man, an artist of whom Nobel Laureate Yasunari Kawabata has said that a writer of Mishima's caliber comes along only once every two or three hundred years. Contents in Five Parts: The Last day, early Life 19251939, The Making of Yukio Mishima 1940-1949, The Four Rivers 1950-1970, and Post-Mortem. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Novelist, playwright, film actor, martial artist, and political commentator, Yukio Mishima (1925-1970) was arguably the most famous person in Japan at the time of his death. Henry Scott Stokes, one of Mishima's closest friends, was the only non-Japanese allowed to attend the trial of the men involved in Mishima's spectacular suicide. In this insightful and empathetic look at the writer, Stokes guides the reader through the milestones of Mishima's meteoric and eclectic career and delves into the artist's major works and themes. This biography skillfully and compassionately illuminates the achievements and disquieting ideas of a brilliant and deeply troubled man, an artist of whom Nobel Laureate Yasunari Kawabata had said, A writer of Mishima's caliber comes along only once every two or three hundred years.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Ballantine Books Paperback Edition, February 1985 as stated on the copyright page. 305 pages. A detailed, perceptive, and absorbing biography of the famous Japanese writer, who committed hara-kiri in a military headquarters in Tokyo on November 25, 1970. Some edge and surface wear. Toning to the inside covers and light toning to the pages. Three small stain spots to the bottom page edges. An unread copy.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Farrar, Straus & Giroux, New York, 1982. Softcover, 344 pp. Trade paperback. 3rd printing. Biography of the Japanese author. Very good condition. Two wrap corner tips are slightly curled. Interior clean and unmarked.

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Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition.

Condition: good. This book is in Good condition. There may be some notes and highligting but otherwise the book is in overall good condition.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Life and Death of Yukio Mishima. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. : Esta biografía narra la vida del novelista japonés Yukio Mishima, comenzando con su trágico final en 1970. El libro explora los motivos detrás de su secuestro de una figura militar, su intento de incitar una rebelión y su posterior suicidio. Analiza por qué un autor tan reconocido tomó tales medidas extremas, ofreciendo una visión profunda de su vida y sus convicciones. EAN: 9780140072488 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: The Life and Death of Yukio Mishima Autor: Henry Scott Stokes Editorial: Penguin Idioma: en Páginas: 272 Formato: tapa blanda.…

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Novelist, playwright, film actor, martial artist, and political commentator, Yukio Mishima (1925-1970) was arguably the most famous person in Japan at the time of his death. Henry Scott Stokes, one of Mishima's closest friends, was the only non-Japanese allowed to attend the trial of the men involved in Mishima's spectacular suicide. In this insightful and empathetic look at the writer, Stokes guides the reader through the milestones of Mishima's meteoric and eclectic career and delves into the artist's major works and themes. This biography skillfully and compassionately illuminates the achievements and disquieting ideas of a brilliant and deeply troubled man, an artist of whom Nobel Laureate Yasunari Kawabata had said, "A writer of Mishima's caliber comes along only once every two or three hundred years.".…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.