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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Great Northern Books
Publication date October 1, 2007
Pages 605
Binding Hardcover
Edition Special
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9781905080359
ISBN-10 1905080352
Dimensions 1.75 by 6.75 by 9.75 in.
Weight 2.30 lbs.
Published in Great Britain
Original list price $27.70
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Part of a series of books that aim of bring back into print the fiction work of one of the 20th century's greatest writers, J B Priestley. This book contains biographical details, images and information on the music hall scene of the 1920s, to enable the reader to place the novel in its historical context.
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Published in 1929 and J.B. Priestley's first major international success, "The Good Companions" follows an unlikely trio seeking to escape their humdrum lives. It is recounted in picaresque style. Yorkshireman Jess Oakroyd leaves his job and family to seek work 'down South'. On the road he meets wealthy spinster Elizabeth Trant, and along with unfulfilled music teacher Inigo Jollifant, joins the flagging concert troupe Miss Trant has decided to fund. The 'Dinky Dogs' become "The Good Companions", travelling around the shires of England together, discovering adventure, new optimism and opportunities. Rodney Bewes is an English television actor and writer famed for his role in "The Likely Lads".

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Hardcover
Book cover for 9780899670447 Book cover for 9781905080359
 
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Special edition from Great Northern Books (October 1, 2007); titled "The Good Companions"
9781905080359 | details & prices | 605 pages | 6.75 × 9.75 × 1.75 in. | 2.30 lbs | List price $27.70
About: Part of a series of books that aim of bring back into print the fiction work of one of the 20th century's greatest writers, J B Priestley.
from Harmony Raine & Co (June 1, 1980)
9780899670447 | details & prices | List price $21.95
About: Published in 1929 and J.
Paperback
Book cover for 9780226682235 Book cover for 9780993344701
 
from Great Northern Books (March 1, 2016); titled "The Good Companions"
9780993344701 | details & prices | 528 pages | List price $15.30
Reprint edition from Univ of Chicago Pr (May 1, 1983); titled "The Good Companions"
9780226682235 | details & prices | 640 pages | List price $9.95
About: Three amiable characters leave their care-torn worlds to join a foundering dramatic company on its travels through England during the late twenties

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