Description: 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff Those who have read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, a novel comprised of only letters between the characters, will see how much that best-seller owes 84, Charing Cross Road . -- Medium.com A heartwarming love story about people who love books for readers who love books This funny, poignant, classic love story unfolds through a series of letters between Helene Hanff, a freelance writer living in New York City, and a used-book dealer in London at 84, Charing Cross Road. Through the years, though never meeting and separated both geographically and culturally, they share a charming, sentimental friendship based on their common love for books. Discover the relationship that has touched the hearts of thousands of readers around the world, and was the basis for a film starring Anthony Hopkins and Anne Bancroft. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Helene Hanff is the author of APPLE OF MY EYE, 84,CHARING CROSS ROAD, LETTER FROM NEW YORK, QS LEGACY and UNDERFOOT IN SHOW BUSINESS. She wrote a number of books for young readers the best known being MOVERS AND SHAKERS and TERRIBLE THOMAS. Born in Philadelphia, Helene lived most of her life in New York City. Review Quote "Those who have read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, a novel comprised of only letters between the characters, will see how much that best-seller owes 84, Charing Cross Road ." -- Medium.com " 84, Charing Cross Road will beguile and put you in tune with mankind... It will provide an emollient for the spirit and sheath for the exposed nerve." -- The New York Times "A unique, throat-lumping, side-splitting treasure." -- San Francisco Examiner "This book is the very simple story of the love affair between Miss Helene Hanff of New York and Messrs Marks and Co, sellers of rare and secondhand books, at 84 Charing Cross Road, London." -- Daily Telegraph (London) " 84, Charing Cross Road will beguile and put you in tune with mankind... It will provide an emollient for the spirit and sheath for the exposed nerve." - - The New York Times "A unique, throat-lumping, side-splitting treasure." - - San Francisco Examiner "A real-life love story . . . A timeless period piece. Do read it." Wall Street Journal Details ISBN0140143505 Author Helene Hanff Short Title 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD Pages 112 Publisher Penguin Books Language English ISBN-10 0140143505 ISBN-13 9780140143508 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Year 1990 Publication Date 1990-10-31 Imprint Penguin Books DOI 10.1604/9780140143508 Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160033907;
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