Deafening

Deafening by Frances Itani, published in 2003 by HarperFlamingo Canada. This hardcover is the first edition and first printing, as identified by the printed first-edition statement and complete number line ending in 1. ISBN 0-00-200539-5.

Set in Ontario and Europe around the First World War, the novel follows Grania, a young deaf woman, and Jim, the hearing man she loves. Itani’s acclaimed novel became a Canadian bestseller, won the 2004 Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best Book in the Canada and Caribbean region, and was shortlisted for the 2005 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.

This copy is personally inscribed to Caleb and Ashley and signed by Frances Itani on the title page. The inscription includes the sentiment “all best,” making it an appealing signed presentation copy of the author’s award-winning novel.

Hardcover with dust jacket in Very Good condition, as stated by the seller. The dust jacket is protected in a removable clear plastic cover. The photographs show light handling and minor edge wear, along with some wrinkling or creasing to the clear protector. The book will be carefully packed to help protect it in transit.