{"product_id":"signed-austin-clarke-the-polished-hoe-2002-hardcover-novel","title":"Signed Austin Clarke, The Polished Hoe, 2002 Hardcover Novel.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned copy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Polished Hoe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by acclaimed Canadian-Barbadian author Austin Clarke, winner of the 2002 Giller Prize and one of the most celebrated voices in Canadian literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hardcover edition was published by Thomas Allen Publishers in Toronto and features an authentic author inscription and signature dated December 2, 2002. The inscription includes personal writing advice from Clarke, adding unique provenance and collectible appeal beyond a standard signed copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is bound in black cloth-covered boards with gilt spine lettering and remains in very good condition. Pages are clean and bright with a solid binding. No dust jacket is present. An excellent addition for collectors of signed Canadian literature, Caribbean literature, Black Canadian authors, or Giller Prize-winning works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA desirable literary collectible from one of Canada’s most influential novelists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTitle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Polished Hoe,  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Austin Clarke\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Thomas Allen Publishers,  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 2002\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEdition: Second Printing,  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardcover,  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned: Yes, signed and inscribed by author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate of Signature: December 2, 2002\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket: Not present\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition with light shelf wear and minor surface marks to boards; pages clean and binding sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCountry of Origin: \u003c\/span\u003eCanada\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDisclaimer: \u003c\/span\u003eU.S. buyers are responsible for import duties, tariffs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Éco-Dépôt Montréal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45179899773110,"sku":null,"price":36.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/7151\/6854\/files\/IMG-7087-Photoroom.jpg?v=1781028583","url":"https:\/\/ecodepotmontreal.com\/en-us\/products\/signed-austin-clarke-the-polished-hoe-2002-hardcover-novel","provider":"Éco-Dépôt Montréal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}