The Sign of the Book Dunning, John

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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Book is in very good condition! There is only light wear from use. The pages are clean with no ...
Brand
Scribner Book Company
Style
ABIS_BOOK
Binding
hardcover
Pages
368
Unspsc Code
55101500
Target Audience
General/trade
Number Of Items
1
Edition
First Edition
Publication Date
2005-03-08T00:00:01Z
Item Name
The Sign of the Book
Street Date
2005-03-08T00:00:01Z
Product Site Launch Date
2007-02-14T10:48:32-00:00
ISBN
9780743255059
Book Title
Sign of the Book
Publisher
Scribner
Item Length
9.2 in
Publication Year
2005
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1.1 in
Author
John Dunning
Genre
Fiction
Topic
Thrillers / Suspense, General, Mystery & Detective / General, Mystery & Detective / Traditional
Item Weight
21.3 Oz
Item Width
6.1 in
Number of Pages
368 Pages
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Scribner
ISBN-10
0743255054
ISBN-13
9780743255059
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30977981

Product Key Features

Book Title
Sign of the Book
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Topic
Thrillers / Suspense, General, Mystery & Detective / General, Mystery & Detective / Traditional
Genre
Fiction
Author
John Dunning
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
21.3 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-051190
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Fascinating...Very cannily and creepily, Dunning shows how quiet men with civilized tastes can turn into killers....The payoff, in pleasure, is for the reader."--San Francisco Chronicle, "Booked to Dieoffers an intriguing peek inside the antiquarian book business, and book lovers will be fascinated by the setting and education along the way. Yet this story has much more...Dunning's return...has the mystery readers' scene buzzing with great reviews and hopeful that more books featuring his detective-book dealer will be forthcoming."--Houston Chronicle, "Crisp, direct prose and nearly pitch-perfect dialogue enhance this meticulously detailed page-turner."-- Publishers Weekly (starred), "The author immerses the reader in this intriguing little-known milieu without losing sight of the page-turning yarn he's spinning. In the end you may be dis-appointed that the last plot twist has finally played out."--People, "Dunning is an amazingly assured writer, willing to head off down narrative side streets, secure that his readers will follow. He's never wrong." -- Booklist, "Booked to Die offers an intriguing peek inside the antiquarian book business, and book lovers will be fascinated by the setting and education along the way. Yet this story has much more...Dunning's return...has the mystery readers' scene buzzing with great reviews and hopeful that more books featuring his detective-book dealer will be forthcoming."-- Houston Chronicle, "Crisp, direct prose and nearly pitch-perfect dialogue enhance this meticulously detailed page-turner." -- Publishers Weekly (starred), "Booked to Die offers an intriguing peek inside the antiquarian book business, and book lovers will be fascinated by the setting and education along the way. Yet this story has much more...Dunning's return...has the mystery readers' scene buzzing with great reviews and hopeful that more books featuring his detective-book dealer will be forthcoming." -- Houston Chronicle, "I am...an unabashed admirer of John Dunning'sBooked to Die.No one...can fail to be delighted by the sort of folkloric advice Janeway carries with him."--Boston Sunday Globe, "A joy to read for its wealth of inside knowledge about the antiquarian book business and its eccentric traders...A soundly plotted, evenly executed whodunit in the classic mode...Cliff Janeway makes a honey of a debut." -- The New York Times Book Review, "Dunning, twice nominated for the Edgar, deserves to win one for this Denver cop-turned-bookman tale -- a lively seductive primer on how to open a bookstore, spot a first edition, warehouse it, price it, and enjoy it for its own sake."--Kirkus Reviews(starred), "Dunning is an amazingly assured writer, willing to head off down narrative side streets, secure that his readers will follow. He's never wrong."--Booklist, "Fascinating...Very cannily and creepily, Dunning shows how quiet men with civilized tastes can turn into killers....The payoff, in pleasure, is for the reader." -- San Francisco Chronicle, "Dunning, twice nominated for the Edgar, deserves to win one for this Denver cop-turned-bookman tale -- a lively seductive primer on how to open a bookstore, spot a first edition, warehouse it, price it, and enjoy it for its own sake." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred), "The author immerses the reader in this intriguing little-known milieu without losing sight of the page-turning yarn he's spinning. In the end you may be dis-appointed that the last plot twist has finally played out." -- People, "Crisp, direct prose and nearly pitch-perfect dialogue enhance this meticulously detailed page-turner."--Publishers Weekly(starred), "A joy to read for its wealth of inside knowledge about the antiquarian book business and its eccentric traders...A soundly plotted, evenly executed whodunit in the classic mode...Cliff Janeway makes a honey of a debut."--The New York Times Book Review, "The author immerses the reader in this intriguing little-known milieu without losing sight of the page-turning yarn he's spinning. In the end you may be dis-appointed that the last plot twist has finally played out."-- People, "Dunning, twice nominated for the Edgar, deserves to win one for this Denver cop-turned-bookman tale -- a lively seductive primer on how to open a bookstore, spot a first edition, warehouse it, price it, and enjoy it for its own sake."-- Kirkus Reviews (starred), "Dunning is an amazingly assured writer, willing to head off down narrative side streets, secure that his readers will follow. He's never wrong."-- Booklist, "I am...an unabashed admirer of John Dunning's Booked to Die. No one...can fail to be delighted by the sort of folkloric advice Janeway carries with him." -- Boston Sunday Globe
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The
Dewey Decimal
813/.54
Synopsis
From New York Times bestselling author John Dunning comes a riveting Cliff Janeway Bookman novel, combining captivating book lore with page-turning suspense. Occasionally, Denver bookman Cliff Janeway has one of those perfect days--he sells a couple of good books and he buys something even better--perhaps a tough-to-find Steinbeck in mint condition. Even the jacket is fine. Working from his store on seedy Colfax Avenue, Janeway doesn't have enough of those days, but he's not complaining. Things are looking up because of his new partner and friend, lawyer Erin d'Angelo. So when Erin asks Janeway for a favor, it's hard to say no. She wants him to go over the mountain to the small town of Paradise where a former good friend, Laura Marshall, is in jail, accused of killing her husband. What happened at the Marshalls' remote mountain home? Did Laura kill Bobby, or is she trying to protect her oldest son? And where were the three children when the shooting occurred? What did they see? Rich with the intricacies of book collecting that only an expert like John Dunning can offer, The Sign of the Book is a beautifully crafted, enthralling novel of suspense from the consummate bookman himself.
LC Classification Number
PS3554.U494S54 2005

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  • by johnlawyer
    Mar 20, 2022

    The Sign of the Book is a great title.

    I have read all of John Dunning's books and this one rates right up there.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by sharonheath1947
    Oct 15, 2019

    Great

    Like the author and the stories are interesting and informative--if you're interested in the book world.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by dwezildude
    May 13, 2024

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    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: jensonbooksinc

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