Signed
Self
A scarce signed first edition / first printing of _Self_ by Yann Martel, published by Alfred A. Knopf Canada in 1996 — years before Martel achieved international fame with _Life of Pi_ and his Booker Prize win.
This copy is warmly inscribed and signed by Yann Martel on the title page, dated May 17, 1996, making it an especially desirable early author association copy from the beginning of Martel’s literary career.
Edition Details
- First Edition stated
- First Printing
- Alfred A. Knopf Canada, 1996
- Hardcover with original dust jacket
- ISBN: 0-394-28160-8
Condition
- Very clean and attractive copy
- Binding is solid
- Pages are clean
- Dust jacket presents very well with light shelf wear
- Please review all photos carefully for condition details
About the Book
_Self_ is Yann Martel’s early experimental literary novel exploring identity, transformation, sexuality, memory, and consciousness. Published before _Life of Pi_, it is increasingly sought after by collectors interested in Martel’s early work and literary development.
A desirable collectible for:
- Yann Martel collectors
- Booker Prize collectors
- Modern Canadian literature collectors
- Signed literary fiction collectors
Ships carefully packed in protective materials.
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