A charming, surreal, visually stunning and utterly unforgettable new novel, in which the design of the pages replicates the way our hero's mind works as he pieces together the mystery at the novel's heart
Since childhood, Riley has been a keen collector of bubble gum cards. Now, 30 years later, the one card missing from his collection is the legendary card 19 from the 1967 Mission Impossible television series, of which only one exists. One day a mysterious grey-haired man drops a playing card in a deserted alley. Riley picks it up. Is it a secret sign? Before long, he is finding all kinds of bubble gum and cigarette cards on the street, each one apparently containing a further hidden clue to a coded message. Will Riley rise to the challenge and discover the secret of the cards? And will he ever find elusive card 19? Exquisitely written, extremely funny, and visually stunning, this is the utterly unforgettable story of a man who views the world—and everything in it—just a little bit differently from everyone else. Each of the 15 cards, created by Graham Rawle, appear in color as they turn up in the story.
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004432596
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. uk1st.edition,.1st.printing/near fine hardback in near fine dustwrapper.a heavy book requiring extra postage for non uk address. Seller Inventory # 73djc'
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. This is a true UK first edition / first printing, with the complete numberline 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 on the copyright page. A perfect copy of this hilarious and cleverly-designed book, which was shortlisted for the 2013 Writers' Guild of Great Britain Book Award. By the hugely popular British novelist / artist. Seller Inventory # 001556
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Atlantic Books, London 2012 / Hardback. UK First Edition and First Impression. Fine in Fine Dustjacket. Signed and Dated in the year of publication by the author directly to the title page. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # ABE-1649239869157