A Pulitzer Prize-winning, bestselling sensation, the Mambo Kings play an encore in this reissue timed for the Warner Brothers big-screen adaptation. Hijuelos captures in vivid and eloquent prose the passion and poignancy of a world where the pulsing and rhythmic beat of the mambo imbues and fulfills dreams.
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A Pulitzer Prize-winning, bestselling sensation, the Mambo Kings play an encore in this reissue timed for the Warner Brothers big-screen adaptation. Hijuelos captures in vivid and eloquent prose the passion and poignancy of a world where the pulsing and rhythmic beat of the mambo imbues and fulfills dreams.
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1989 FARRAR. STATED SECOND PRINTING, Hardcover Edition, Hardcover copy is in good, solid condition, DJ has some wear, tearing, unmarked text, first blank page may have inscription, a good copy. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
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Very Good. 1st edition 1st printing-minor staining to closed page edge-otherwise dust jacket and cover fine binding strong contents clean-now in mylar cover-enjoy.
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Very Good. Size: 6x1x9; Farrar, Straus and Giroux; New York, 1989. Hardcover. First Edition. Pulitzer Prize Winner. Near Fine, red cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine, gilt emblem on front board, binding firm, interior and extremities tidy, mild handling marks/shelf wear, some scattered foxing to top text block edge, small smudge mark bottom text block edge, in a Very Good, trace handling/scuff marks to panels, couple of small soiled spots bottom verso spine, small tear top spine edge clear taped on verso, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches], 407pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
It was harder going than I thought and sadder than I expected but it evokes times and places.
I read this book as I travelled around Cuba and the many references to places and attitudes made it a perfect time to read this book.