Buy this book on-line Walker, Alice : The Color PurpleHarcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers, New York, 1992 ISBN 0151191549
Royal Octavo. With a new preface by the author. Illustrated by Jennifer Hewitson (these illustrations have not been published in previous editions of the book). First printing ("A" in the 'number' line). SIGNED BY ALICE WALKER ON THE TITLE-PAGE. The dust-jacket is price-clipped. Slight fading to the title ( the "A" and the "W" in Alice Walker's name. on spine of the dust-jacket. 'One of the most haunting books you could ever wish to read...it is stunning - moving, exciting, and wonderful' Lenny Henry Set in the deep American south between the wars, this is the classic tale of Celie, a young poor black girl. Raped repeatedly by her father, she loses two children and then is married off to a man who treats her no better than a slave. She is separated from her sister Nettie and dreams of becoming like the glamorous Shug Avery, a singer and rebellious black woman who has taken charge of her own destiny. Gradually Celie discovers the support of women that enables her to leave the past behind and begin a new life.. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good +. Binding: Cloth,Paper & Gilt Boards. Jacket: Very Good + Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Walker, Alice : The Color Purple. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including first editions, libri antichi, collectables, used books and fine bindings. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |