The Complete Aubrey/Maturin Novels by Patrick O'Brian (English) Book & Merchandi

Description: The Complete Aubrey/Maturin Novels by Patrick O’Brian Sumptuous boxed gift edition of five omnibus hardbacks containing all 21 novels in the Aubrey/Maturin series. FORMAT Book & Merchandise LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sumptuous boxed gift edition of five omnibus hardbacks containing all 21 novels in the Aubrey/Maturin series. Patrick OBrians twenty-one-volume Aubrey/Maturin series of nautical adventures set during the Napoleonic War has delighted generations of devoted fans, inspired a blockbuster film, and sold millions of copies in twenty-four languages. These five omnibus volumes, beautifully produced and boxed, contain 7,000 pages of what has often been described as a single, continuous narrative. They are a perfect tribute for such a literary achievement, and a perfect gift for the OBrian enthusiast. Author Biography Patrick OBrian, until his death in 2000, was one of our greatest contemporary novelists. He is the author of the acclaimed Aubrey–Maturin tales and the biographer of Joseph Banks and Picasso. He is the author of many other books including Testimonies, and his Collected Short Stories. In 1995 he was the first recipient of the Heywood Hill Prize for a lifetimes contribution to literature. In the same year he was awarded the CBE. In 1997 he received an honorary doctorate of letters from Trinity College, Dublin. He lived for many years in South West France and he died in Dublin in January 2000. Review Patrick OBrian is one of the most compelling and brilliant novelists of his time with a huge and dedicated band of admirers in all manner of places. Beyond his superbly elegant writing, wit and originality, he showed an understanding of the nature of a floating world at the mercy of the wind and the sea which has never been surpassed Max HastingsAny contemporary novelist should recognize in Patrick OBrian a Master of the Art. Sunday TelegraphThe best historical novels ever written New York Times Book Review Promotional The greatest historical nautical fiction action adventure series complete and unabridged in one boxed set Long Description Sumptuous boxed gift edition of five omnibus hardbacks containing all 21 novels in the Aubrey/Maturin series. Patrick OBrians twenty-one-volume Aubrey/Maturin series of nautical adventures set during the Napoleonic War has delighted generations of devoted fans, inspired a blockbuster film, and sold millions of copies in twenty-four languages. These five omnibus volumes, beautifully produced and boxed, contain 7,000 pages of what has often been described as a single, continuous narrative. They are a perfect tribute for such a literary achievement, and a perfect gift for the OBrian enthusiast. Review Quote Patrick Oe(tm)Brian is one of the most compelling and brilliant novelists of his time with a huge and dedicated band of admirers in all manner of places. Beyond his superbly elegant writing, wit and originality, he showed an understanding of the nature of a floating world at the mercy of the wind and the sea which has never been surpassede(tm) Max Hastings Any contemporary novelist should recognize in Patrick OBrian a Master of the Art. Sunday Telegraph e~The best historical novels ever writtene(tm) New York Times Book Review e~ Feature * Complete set of Aubrey/Maturin novels * Sumptuous boxed set of five hardbacks housed in a matching slipcase beautifully illustrated by long-time OBrian artist Geoff Hunt * Available for the time outside of USA Competition: George MacDonald Fraser Description for Sales People Sumptuous boxed gift edition of five omnibus hardbacks containing all 21 novels in the Aubrey/Maturin series. Patrick OBrians twenty-one-volume Aubrey/Maturin series of nautical adventures set during the Napoleonic War has delighted generations of devoted fans, inspired a blockbuster film, and sold millions of copies in twenty-four languages. These five omnibus volumes, beautifully produced and boxed, contain 7,000 pages of what has often been described as a single, continuous narrative. They are a perfect tribute for such a literary achievement, and a perfect gift for the OBrian enthusiast. Gold title * Complete set of Aubrey/Maturin novels * Sumptuous boxed set of five hardbacks housed in a matching slipcase beautifully illustrated by long-time OBrian artist Geoff Hunt * Available for the time outside of USA Competition: George MacDonald Fraser Details ISBN0008189285 ISBN-10 0008189285 ISBN-13 9780008189280 Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-10-20 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Edition Boxed Set edition Pages 2999 Format Book & Merchandise Media Book Language English UK Release Date 2016-10-20 Illustrator Diane deGroat Birth 1927 Affiliation University of Queensland Position Senior Lecturer Qualifications J.D. Author Patrick OBrian Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Edition Description Boxed Set edition Audience General AU Release Date 2017-01-22 NZ Release Date 2017-01-29 Imprint HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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