In 1983 William Parker moves from a small town in the mid-West to Manhattan, desperate to escape the provincialism he has endured his entire life. Unsophisticated and struggling with his sexuality, William is shy and insecure. Once in New York, however, he is surrounded by people who understand and accept his quirks. He is soon enveloped by a grand passion and, for the first time, falls in love. In the City of Shy Hunters is a vivid portrait of Manhattan's East Village and its demimonde of junkies and drag queens, just as ...
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In 1983 William Parker moves from a small town in the mid-West to Manhattan, desperate to escape the provincialism he has endured his entire life. Unsophisticated and struggling with his sexuality, William is shy and insecure. Once in New York, however, he is surrounded by people who understand and accept his quirks. He is soon enveloped by a grand passion and, for the first time, falls in love. In the City of Shy Hunters is a vivid portrait of Manhattan's East Village and its demimonde of junkies and drag queens, just as AIDS is starting to decimate the gay population. As the novel closes amidst riots and near panic, William performs a breaktaking and unforgettable act of heroism.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 9x6x1; Signed by Spanbauer on the title page. The binding is tight, bottom corner of the front panel lightly bumped. Text unmarked. The dust jacket shows some light handling, in a mylar cover. 8vo. vii, 504pp.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 6x1x9; First printing flat-signed by author on title page. Minor wear to binding, corners sharp. Faint smudge to bottom text block edge. Dust jacket in a mylar cover.
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Very Good. No Jacket as Issued. BC2-An uncorrected proof paperback book in very good condition that has some bumped corners, label residue on the front, lightly moisture soiled and curled, some stains, light discoloration and shelf wear. From the author of the cult classic The Man Who Fell in Love with the Moon-a sweeping novel of life and love in gritty New York City as the AIDS pandemic takes hold. 9"x6", 531 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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Fine in very good dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 504 p. Audience: General/trade. Book Condition: Fine. DJ Condition: Near fine.
