Gregory David Roberts - Shantaram true 1st/1st Aus HB epic debut Apple TV series

Description: A rare-to-find very presentable copy of the true 1st edition of the internationally acclaimed epic debut novel from Australian author and former bankrobber/escaped convict Gregory David Roberts. A semi-autobiographical tale, which he started writing in prison, this is the first in a planned 4-book series. His 2nd book 'The Mountain Shadow ' was published in 2015. Warner Bros. paid $2m for the rights to the screenplay of the book - also written by the author - in 2004/5 with the plan to have Johnny Depp feature in the lead role; that movie has still to be made. The book has, however, been successfully adapted for a 12-part Apple TV series, which was shown in late 2022, starring Charlie Hunnam. 'Shantaram ' published by Scribe in Melbourne in 2003, 1st edition (published ahead of the UK edition), large modern hardback, (viii) + 936 pages. This copy meets all of the issue points required to identify as the true 1st printing of the book, namely: (1) The copyright page states: 'First Published in Australia and New Zealand by Scribe Publications 2003' (and there are no numbers indicating a print run); (2) the correct author photo appears on the dust jacket, featuring the author in a white shirt (another photo was substituted in reprinted editions); (3) the word SCRIBE on the inside rear dust jacket flap is not contained in brackets, as is the case in the reprint editions; and (4) the word MELBOURNE appears on the rear inside dust jacket flap in this first state dust jacket (it does not appear in reprint editions). In fine condition, squarely and tightly bound, no ownership inscriptions, light storage wear at the foot of the spine. In a near fine+ dustjacket, minor wear, small nick at lower corner of the fold of rear wrapper and rear inner flap, now housed in a removable protective plastic sleeve. ** This is quite a hefty book at 1.25kg unpacked and uncommon to find in a decent collectable state such as this one. ** A novel of high adventure, great storytelling and moral purpose, based on an extraordinary true story of eight years in the Bombay underworld 'In the early 80s, Gregory David Roberts, an armed robber and heroin addict, escaped from an Australian prison to India, where he lived in a Bombay slum. There, he established a free health clinic and also joined the mafia, working as a money launderer, forger and street soldier. He found time to learn Hindi and Marathi, fall in love, and spend time being worked over in an Indian jail. Then, in case anyone thought he was slacking, he acted in Bollywood and fought with the Mujahedeen in Afghanistan... Amazingly, Roberts wrote Shantaram three times after prison guards trashed the first two versions. It's a profound tribute to his willpower... At once a high-kicking, eye-gouging adventure, a love saga and a savage yet tenderly lyrical fugitive vision.' Time Out Estimated non-UK postage costs by signed for airmail delivery - Europe £15, Japan/Canada £25, Aus/NZ £30, US £33. Additional books can always be added to a combined order for an additional postage cost based on extra 0.25kg bands of weight, with an extra postage cost per extra 0.25kg of £1.20 for Europe / £2.00 everywhere else - please contact if any questions. Multiple items - Please review my other listings to see if there are any other items which are of interest to you. I will be pleased to provide a suitable invoice for combined postage cost for 2 or more items. If you have won an item and intend to bid on any other items which end on different days, I would be grateful if you would drop me a message. 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Price: 199.99 GBP

Location: Telford

End Time: 2025-01-09T18:41:02.000Z

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