84 Charing Cross Road (UK HB in DJ - SIGNED)

Hanff, Helene

ISBN 10: 0233963308 / ISBN 13: 9780233963303

Published by Andre Deutsch, 1973

About this Item

UK hardback fourth impression from 1973. A rare SIGNED copy, interestingly INSCRIBED at ffep 'Greetings to Pamela - who was hoping to do it - from Helene Hanff (who hopes to see it!)'. There is an additional inscription to Adele in another hand to front pastedown, dated August 1974. The book is VG- with slight mustiness, in unclipped jacket with some edge rubbing. I think Adele Norman was an actress or producer or similar, and the exchange may relate to a potential film or stage adaptation. Seller Inventory # ABE-1670157592596

Bibliographic Details

Title: 84 Charing Cross Road (UK HB in DJ - SIGNED)

Publisher: Andre Deutsch

Publication Date: 1973

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

Signed: Signed by Author

About this title

Synopsis:

It all began with a letter inquiring about second-hand books, written by Helene Hanff in New York, and posted to a bookshop at 84, Charing Cross Road in London. As Helene's sarcastic and witty letters are responded to by the stodgy and proper Frank Doel of 84, Charing Cross Road, a relationship blossoms into a warm and charming long-distance friendship lasting many years.

Review:

One of the subtlest, sharpest, most moving relationships ever formed between pen pals. I can't imagine [84 Charing Cross Road] without Stevenson and Nettles. Her warmth, his reticence, their shared love of old books made me weep. I miss books horribly, but audios as perfect as this make up for the loss. (GUARDIAN)

A lovely new edition of this classic title (Good Book Guide)

A must for anyone who reads - the correspondence between book lover Helen Hanff and Messers Marks & Cross of Charing Cross Road has been reissued. (Daily Express)

Unmitigated delight from cover to cover (DAILY TELEGRAPH)