UNDER THE FROG. A Signed Presentation Copy

Fischer, Tibor

ISBN 10: 1565841484 ISBN 13: 9781565841482

Published by The New Press, New York, 1992

Language: English

Condition: Used - Near fine Hardcover

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First thus, the first printing of the author's prize-winning debut novel. The book was also short-listed for the Booker-Prize, the first-ever debut to be so-recognized. A presentation copy, dedicated by the author at the title-page to Finnish literary critic and journalist Markku Huotari. Bumped at both spine tips but otherwise a very-well preserved copy, about Fine in dustjacket.

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Title

UNDER THE FROG. A Signed Presentation Copy

Publisher

The New Press, New York

Publication Date

1992

Language

English

ISBN 10

1565841484

ISBN 13

9781565841482

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Printing

1st Printing

Condition

Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Near Fine

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Inscribed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Set in post-war Hungary between 1944 and 1956, this ferociously funny and bitterly sad story follows the fortunes of two young men in the pursuit of sex and the avoidance of work and army service. They survive the chaos of communism by becoming part of a travelling basketball team.

Review

" A delicate, seriocomic treasure." -- Salman Rushdie
" Ferociously funny, bitterly sad, and perfectly paced." -- A.S. Byatt
"An audacious act of creativity....Of all the young novelists working today, Tibor Fischer may be the most adept at taking chances in his work."-- The Nation
“A delicate, seriocomic treasure.”—Salman Rushdie
“Ferociously funny, bitterly sad, and perfectly paced.” —A.S. Byatt
"An audacious act of creativity....Of all the young novelists working today, Tibor Fischer may be the most adept at taking chances in his work."—The Nation
"A delicate, seriocomic treasure."--Salman Rushdie

"Ferociously funny, bitterly sad, and perfectly paced." --A.S. Byatt

"An audacious act of creativity....Of all the young novelists working today, Tibor Fischer may be the most adept at taking chances in his work."--The Nation

A delicate, seriocomic treasure. "Salman Rushdie"

Ferociously funny, bitterly sad, and perfectly paced. "A.S. Byatt"

An audacious act of creativity....Of all the young novelists working today, Tibor Fischer may be the most adept at taking chances in his work. "The Nation""

"A delicate, seriocomic treasure." --Salman Rushdie

"Ferociously funny, bitterly sad, and perfectly paced." --A.S. Byatt

"An audacious act of creativity....Of all the young novelists working today, Tibor Fischer may be the most adept at taking chances in his work." --The Nation

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