Blue Ash, OH: Tyrus Books, 2017. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. The seventh novel from this award-winning Canadian reporter, writer and film-maker, is a tragi-comedy featuring a pair of Afghanistan war vets, Danny, a Canadian sharpshooter, and Hank, an American GI, who are currently in Los Angeles desperately trying to find the women they love. First American edition, first printing (with complete numberline). About 5 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches, bound in black paper-covered boards with gold lettering on spine. Front panel of pictorial dustjacket shows a dark hillside with the iconic "Hollywood" sign above and below, on a dusty valley road, a convoy of armored war vehicles, with the title in moviehouse lettering superimposed over the scene, and a blurb from Carl Hiassen praising the book at top of dj. Boards and text are clean, complete and unmarked. Binding tight and square. No noticeable flaws or damage. Dj is in same collectable condition. No tears, bumping, creasing or soiling. Not price-clipped. As one reviewer said, "A glorious, globetrotting epic spanning class, race, and ethical borders.

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 006068
Title: MUSIC FOR LOVE OR WAR
Author: Burke, Martyn
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
ISBN 10: 1507200919
ISBN 13: 9781507200919
Publisher: Tyrus Books
Place of Publication: Blue Ash, OH
Date Published: 2017
Keywords: MODERN NOVEL, WAR, HOLLYWOOD, CANADA, AFGHANISTAN, TRAGICOMEDY
Bookseller catalogs: Adventure; California; Fine Literature;

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H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.

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