Description: (Mystery) MacDonald, John D.: Barrier Island: Hardcover. Alfred A. Knopf, New york. 1986. 1st Trade Edition, 1st Printing. Near Fine Near Fine This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition with the exception of some very beginning toning to the edges of the book covers. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean, with some very beginning edge wear to the corners. "Ten miles out in the Mississippi Sound, just after dawn, a small seaplane with hidden registration numbers lands near an elegantly outfitted cruiser. An envelope stuffed full of hundred dollar bills changes hands: from Tucker Loomis, a local real-estate tycoon, to an important government employee. Small threats are exchanged, a big favor purchased - and the fuse is lit on a series of shocking events that will ultimately explode into violence and betrayal in the booming town of West Bay, Mississippi." "MacDonald's literary career began almost by accident. During 1945, while still in the Army, he wrote a short story and mailed it to his wife. She submitted it to the magazine Esquire, which rejected it. She then sent it to Story magazine, which accepted for $25. He learned of this just after his ship arrived in the United States. After his discharge, MacDonald spent four months writing short stories, generating some 800,000 words and losing 20 pounds (9.1 kg) while typing 14 hours a day, seven days a week. He received hundreds of rejection slips, but finally made a $40 sale to the pulp magazine Dime Detective. " 0394554272 #36348 $30 All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and International shipping are also available. We offer combined shippping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund Books or ephemera will be well packed to protect from damage during shipping.
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Author: MacDonald, John D.
Book Title: Barrier Island
Cover: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Year: 1986
Place Published: New york
Pages: 229p.
Topic: Mystery
Format: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Trade Edition
Printing: 1st Printing
Book Condition: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Defects: This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust, jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright, condition with the exception of some very beginning toning to, the edges of the book covers. The text pages are clean and, bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean, with some very, beginning edge wear to the corners. "Ten miles out in the, Mississippi Sound, just after dawn, a small seaplane with, hidden registration numbers lands near an elegantly outfitted, cruiser. An envelope stuffed full of hundred dollar bills, changes hands: from Tucker Loomis, a local real-estate tycoon,, to an important government employee. Small threats are, exchanged, a big favor purchased - and the fuse is lit on a, series of shocking events that will ultimately explode into, violence and betrayal in the booming town of West Bay,, Mississippi." "MacDonald's literary career began almost by, accident. During 1945, while still in the Army, he wrote a, short story and mailed it to his wife. She submitted it to the, magazine Esquire, which rejected it. She then sent it to Story, magazine, which accepted for $25. He learned of this just after, his ship arrived in the United States. After his discharge,, MacDonald spent four months writing short stories, generating, some 800,000 words and losing 20 pounds (9.1 kg) while typing, 14 hours a day, seven days a week. He received hundreds of, rejection slips, but finally made a $40 sale to the pulp, magazine Dime Detective. "
Binding: Hardcover
Subject: Mystery
Place of Publication: New york
Year Printed: 1986
Special Attributes: Dust Jacket
