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Benjamin Dove (FRIDRIK ERLINGS) (SIGNED/NUMBERED/L
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Benjamin Dove (FRIDRIK ERLINGS) (SIGNED/NUMBERED/L
Benjamin Dove (FRIDRIK ERLINGS)
Price:
£8.99 / $13.49
Format:
First Edition Paperback
Signed:
Yes
Publisher:
ISBN:
In stock:
5
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This is an unread/mint/fine/as new condition UK paperback first edition first impression (10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1) of the fantastic "Benjamin Dove". The books author is the ex founder of the Sugarcubes, the Icelandic band which featured the enigmatic Bjork amongst others. One of 100 copies which the author personally signed during a recent trip to the UK, it is also numbered, (#XX of 100) doodled and first lined. Accompanying the book is a map of the setting for the book, which has also been signed and numbered (#XX of 100) by the author. (Map will have the matching number to the book). I also have a few preview DVDs of the film of the book, which I will include with random orders - please note there are not enought to go with every order so please don't expect to receive a copy.
Numbes will be allocated randomly, though if anyone has any particular requests I will do my best to assist.
"As an adult, Benjamin Dove looks back upon a summer of his childhood that was to change his life forever. A summer when his new friend Roland, seemingly descended from the knights of the past, encourages him to stand up for himself and for those he loves. That was a summer when he and his friends formed the Order of the Red Dragon, giving them a sense of identity and purpose in their turbulent world, for justice against injustice; and a summer when such innocent childhood games were to be torn apart by an almost inevitable tragedy. "Benjamin Dove" is a brilliantly conceived work of fiction, tinged with both light and dark humour. Disturbing themes are explored, from bullying to child abuse to gang rivalry, yet there is always a sense of the child's unbreakable spirit. It was published to acclaim in 1992 and has won several books awards, including the International Board on Books for Young People Award, The Icelandic Children's Book Award, and the Reykjavik City Children's Book Award. It was also made into a feature length film of the same name, going on to win awards at eight international film festivals. "Benjamin Dove" is a timeless prose that explores such perennial and poignant themes that it leaves one feeling like they have just read a book destined to be a modern-day classic. "
