GRIEF IS THE THING WITH FEATHERS by Max Porter. (London): Faber Faber, (2016). First paperback edition, first printing; trade paperback. "First paperback edition first published in 2016" statement to the copyright page, original 8.99 to the front inner flap. SIGNED to the title page by the Man Booker, Gordon Burn, and Wainwright Prizes nominated author, poet, and screenwriter. This, Porter's debut novel spiced with poetry, won several awards including the Dylan Thomas Prize and was adapted to an internationally performed play and to the Dylan Southern directed film 'The Thing With Feathers'. Drawing on Ted Hughes' CROW, this frank, witty, concisely reflective story features a new widower with two sons, who deals with grief and his love for the world. Fine, square, very tight and unread in stiff-card wraps with french-fold inner flaps, with wraparound art by Eleanor Crow and with raised titles to the front cover; original printed 8.99 price still intact to the front inner flap; together with a Topping Booksellers Signed authenticity wraparound band. PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT SIGNED FICTION BOOKS THANKS!