THE NIGHT BUFFALO - Rare Pristine Set: Copy of The First Hardcover Edition/First Printing With Copy of The Film Adaptation on DVD: Signed by Guillermo Arriaga - ONLY SET ONLINE

Language: English

Published by Atria Books, New York City, NY, 2006

0743281853 / 9780743281850

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1st Printing. Signed. 228 pages. Published in 2006. The author's breakthrough third novel. One of Guillermo Arriaga's finest achievements. The first appearance of the title in English and in the United States. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions. Published in a small and limited first print run as a hardcover original only. The First Edition is now scarce. Presents Guillermo Arriaga's "El Bufalo de la noche" in a felicitous English translation by Alan Page, himself a poet, who has worked with Arriaga on previous collaborative projects. The title refers to the violent, schizophrenic visions of Gregorio, the central character who is otherwise mostly absent in the novel's present action. "A compelling novel that revolves around the suicide of Gregorio, a charismatic but troubled young man, who is betrayed by the two people whom he trusts the most" (Publisher's blurb). Which betrayal (the friends become passionate, sex-obsessed lovers) precipitates his suicide. Arriaga is the sometimes-unsung hero and screenwriter of such global phenomena (now classics) as "Amores Perros", "21 Grams", "Babel", and "The Three Burials of Melquiades". Compared to his Mexican colleagues (especially, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu), his literary - and cinematic - style is a unique blend of extreme physical and psychological anguish, feverish eroticism, and yet, a pervasive and almost unbearable sadness as well. No amount of non-stop lovemaking by his characters alleviates, even temporarily, their existential guilt and confused state, which is surely Arriaga's point. The basis of the film adaptation, written by the author, directed by Jorge Hernandez Aldana, with a career-peak performance by Diego Luna, who is unabashedly full-frontal nude in almost half the film. An absolute "must-have" title for Guillermo Arriaga collectors. This copy is very prominently, neatly, and beautifully signed in black ink-pen on the title page by Guillermo Arriaga. It is signed directly on the page itself, not on a tipped-in page. It comes with a pristine copy of the film adaptation, whose screenplay was written by Arriaga, released on DVD only. This title is a contemporary classic. As far as we know, this is the only such signed copy (with DVD) of the First Hardcover Edition/First Printing (American) available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. Please note: Copies available online have serious flaws, are subsequent printings, or are remainder-marked. This is surely an accessible and lovely alternative. A rare signed copy thus. One of the most brilliant writer/film artists of our time. A fine set. ISBN 0743281853.…

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Title
THE NIGHT BUFFALO - Rare Pristine Set: Copy of The First Hardcover Edition/First Printing With Copy of The Film Adaptation on DVD: Signed by Guillermo Arriaga - ONLY SET ONLINE
Author
Arriaga, Guillermo (Author/Filmmaker); Page, Alan (Translator) & Luna, Diego (Film Actor)
Publisher
Atria Books, New York City, NY
Publication year
2006
Condition
As New
Dust jacket
As New
Signed
Signed by Author
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0743281853
ISBN 13
9780743281850
Edition
1st Edition.
Printing
1st Printing

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Modern Rare is exclusively an online bookstore. Email is usually the best way to reach us: modernrarenow@gmail.com We will respond to your email query within 24 hours. We are exclusively an online bookstore because we believe this is the best way to satisfy our customers' expectations. Unlike an open bookstore, where books are routinely handled and may deteriorate, we guarantee the condition of our books as described. We specialize in modern firsts, photography, the arts, and a little bit of erotica. You will also find a fine selection of signed copies, Limited Editions, and collectible items because our ultimate goal is to deepen the pleasure of collecting books. We carry titles that we ourselves like and believe in - books that we think will excite, enchant, and endure. Please note: Payment needs to be made directly through ABEBooks. If you wish to make any other payment arrangement, please get in touch with us before placing your order. For example, Paypal can only be processed through a direct sale because ABEBooks does NOT accept Paypal payments, NO exceptions. Thank you and happy collecting!…

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