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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
by Patrick Süskind
Translated from the German by John E. Woods
Alfred A. Knopf, 1986 – First American Edition
Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0394550846
ISBN-13: 9780394550848
This is the acclaimed first American hardcover edition of Patrick Süskind’s international bestseller. Originally published in German in 1985 as Das Parfum, this English translation quickly became a modern classic.
About the book:
Set in 18th-century France, the novel follows Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, an orphan born with an extraordinary and absolute sense of smell—but with no personal scent of his own. Rejected by society, he apprentices himself to a master perfumer and develops a genius for creating scents. His obsession eventually drives him to capture the ultimate perfume: the pure essence of beauty itself. The result is a dark, sensual, and unforgettable tale of obsession, isolation, and murder.
Widely regarded as one of the most successful and original German novels of the late 20th century, Perfume has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide, been translated into dozens of languages, and was adapted into a major 2006 film directed by Tom Tykwer (starring Ben Whishaw).
Key details:
- Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
- Publication date: September 12, 1986
- Format: Hardcover with dust jacket (condition details below)
- Genre: Literary fiction / Historical fiction / Psychological thriller
Condition:
Very Good condition. Dust jacket has some minor wear from use but nothing major. See pictures for details.
A highly collectible first American edition of a modern classic. Perfect for readers of literary fiction, historical novels, or fans of the film adaptation.
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