Alice Winn - In Memoriam Signed 1st printing 2023 Waterstones Debut Prize winner

Description: A very fine unread copy of this signed 1st printing of the critically acclaimed debut novel from New York-based author Alice Winn. It was deservedly named the winner of the Waterstones Debut Novel Prize on 24 August 2023 and there may be further literary awards to come. When the Booker Prize Longlist was announced on 1 August 2023, it was quite a surprise to the 'bookish' community that this novel was not one of the 13 books selected. Many of the reviewers that I saw had this as a stand-out selection. This was not the only 'casualty', however, when it came to the 2023 longlist. Every reviewer and commentator that I saw also included several of the books written by Barbara Kingsolver (her up-to-then all conquering 'Demon Copperhead '), Tom Crewe, Caleb Azumah Nelson, Zadie Smith, Cecile Pin, Eleanor Catton, Claire Kilroy, Benjamin Myers, Kevin Jared Hosein and K Patrick, but none of these were chosen on the actual longlist; some of the books which did feature, had a somewhat lukewarm response from commentators. 'In Memoriam ', published by Viking in London on 9 March 2023, 1st edition, standard modern hardback, [xiv] + 382 pages. Flat hand signed by the author to a special publisher page bound ahead of the title page. In fine unread condition, very slight wear at spine ends. Purchased from Topping Books and I will leave their belly band in place. Dustjacket housed in a removable protective plastic sleeve. I am including with this copy a promotional bookmark. ** WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2023 ** It was only because Gaunt knew he might die, that he could be so reckless as to kiss him. In 1914, war feels far away to Henry Gaunt and Sidney Ellwood. They're too young to enlist, and anyway, Gaunt is fighting his own private battle - an all-consuming infatuation with the dreamy, poetic Ellwood - not having a clue that his best friend is in love with him, always has been. When Gaunt's mother asks him to enlist in the British army to protect the family from anti-German attacks, he signs up immediately, relieved to escape his overwhelming feelings. But Ellwood and their classmates soon follow him into the horrors of trenches. Though Ellwood and Gaunt find fleeting moments of solace in one another, their friends are dying in front of them, and at any moment they could be next. An epic tale of the devastating tragedies of war and the forbidden romance that blooms in its grip, In Memoriam is a breathtaking debut. Estimated non-UK direct postage costs by signed for airmail delivery - Europe £15, Canada/Japan £23, Aus/NZ £25, US £26. Additional books can always be added to a combined order for an additional postage cost based on extra 0.25kg bands of weight, with an extra postage cost per extra 0.25kg of £1.20 for Europe / £2.00 everywhere else - please contact if any questions. Multiple items - Please review my other listings to see if there are any other items which are of interest to you. I will be pleased to provide a suitable invoice for combined postage cost for 2 or more items. If you have won an item and intend to bid on any other items which end on different days, I would be grateful if you would drop me a message. Postage – All of my books are triple wrapped for delivery to maximise their safety - firstly in bubble wrap protection, secondly in either a padded envelope or a cardboard box, and finally in thick parcel paper. For UK mainland - all items above a fairly modest value I will send via either signed for Royal Mail and/or courier options whichever is the best, this being largely dependent on the weight of the object. I am more than happy to post overseas on the basis that all items will be posted by Airmail with a signature required on delivery. If you are overseas, please feel free to enquire about postage charges ahead of registering a bid if you are unsure of the cost I may have outlined above, where costs may be prohibitive depending upon where you are in the world and the weight of the item, many thanks. Feedback – I will be delighted to provide feedback for a winning bidder once they have done so first to ensure that the item has arrived safely. In the event a winning bidder has any queries around a product following receipt, I would be pleased to deal with any queries via my business mail address or the Ebay message function in an effort to resolve matters ahead of any mutual feedback being provided, thanks. Many thanks for looking at my items and good luck with any bids you make. I will be regularly listing items for sale, please save me as one of your favourite sellers for the future, thanks.

Price: 64.99 GBP

Location: Telford

End Time: 2024-08-23T18:02:22.000Z

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