Nuffnang Contest: Alice in Wonderland

I read Alice in Wonderland for a nineteenth century literature module and it was probably one of my favorite texts on the module. It is actually categorized under the genre of "nonsense fiction"! The unabridged version is just awesome for its witty word play and it is hilarious!

The complete title of this book is actually: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and it is written by a thirty-year-old mathematician, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (who took on the pen name "Lewis Carroll"). The story was originally told spontaneously to three girls and written down from memory for their private entertainment. And the main character in the book, Alice was named after one of the girls, Alice Liddell.

My favorite character in the book is oddly, the White Rabbit. Partly because he was the one who led Alice into Wonderland and the first character Alice runs into, but mostly because the image of a rabbit in a waistcoat-pocket and a watch is too cute to resist! It also a little kan cheong spider, I mean rabbit, that is always worried about incurring the wrath of the Queen. Actually, the White Rabbit always reminds of a self-important, old butler who takes the effort to dress to the tops but is ultimately always at the mercy of the Queen. It is hard not to sympathize and love this Rabbit!

For Alice in Wonderland fans, the upcoming movie by Tim Burton is a must-watch

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I can't wait for the movie to open here in SG & I will be catching it with Lei (: (

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FOR SALE: The Scarlet Letter and Other Writings by Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Sale: The Scarlet Letter and Other Writings by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Selling @: SGD $18 (Not Inclusive of Postage Charge of $2.55)

Condition: Good enough for yourself

Publisher/Year of Publishing: Norton Critical Edition 2005

Other Details:

- he other stories in this edition are, "Mrs Hutchinson", "Endicott and the Red Cross", "Young Goodman Brown", "The Minister's Black Veil" and "The Birthmark"

- This is a very rich edition - comes with the contexts of the novel (letters, documents etc published at the time), and critical essays on the texts.

- Relatively good condition with some markings in the text

- Special Mention: I was not familiar with Nathaniel Hawthorne when I first approached this selection of short stories. However, upon reading them, I found the narratives strangely familiar. You will find that many later authors borrow from Hawthorne's narratives! This selection consists of many fascinating short stories - definitely the book for you if you're a fan of short stories! (:

FOR SALE: Moby-Dick by Herman Melville

For Sale: Moby-Dick, or The Whale by Herman Melville

Selling @: SGD $18 (Not Inclusive of Postage Charge of $2.55)

Condition: Good enough for yourself

Publisher/Year of Publishing: Norton Critical Edition 2002

Other Details:

- This is a very rich edition - comes with the contexts of the novel (letters, documents etc published at the time), and critical essays on the texts.

- Relatively good condition with a few markings in the text

- A really awesome buy if you want a comprehensive study of this classic in American Literature

FOR SALE: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce

For Sale: The Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce

Selling @: SGD $10 (Not Inclusive of Postage Charge of $1)

Condition: Good enough for yourself

Publisher/Year of Publishing: Penguin Classics 2000

Other Details:

- This edition includes an introduction and extensive notes on the text

- Has some annotations in the text (less than 5!)

- My classmates in the literature department considers Virginia Woolf as our mother, and James Joyce as our father, so he is indeed an important figure in the literary world! You got to read this classic text (:

FOR SALE: Hedda Gabler and Other Plays by Henrik Ibsen

For Sale: Hedda Gabler and Other Plays by Hendrik Ibsen

Selling @: SGD $12 (Not Inclusive of Postage Charge of $1)

Condition: Good enough for yourself

Publisher/Year of Publishing: Penguin Classics 1961

Other Details:

- The other plays in this edition are, "The Pillars of the Community" and "The Wild Duck"

- This edition comes with an introductory note on the Ibsen and the plays

-Ibsen is a Norwegian playwright and often considered the godfather of modern drama, so this is a must-read for fans of drama (:

- Pages are slightly yellowed else no other defects

FOR SALE: Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

For Sale: Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

Selling @: SGD $12 (Not Inclusive of Postage Charge of $0.80)

Condition: No one would know

Publisher/Year of Publishing: Barnes & Noble Classics 2005

Other Details:

- This edition comes with an introductory note on the text too

- Though I have read this book once through, it is in a very good condition, really! (:

FOR SALE: To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf

For Sale: To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf

Selling @: SGD $8 (Not Inclusive of Postage Charge of $0.80)

Condition: Good enough for yourself

Publisher/Year of Publishing: Oxford World's Classic 2000

Other Details:

- This edition comes with an introduction of the text

- "To the Lighthouse" is considered one of the modernists classics, so it is a must read if you're interested in modern texts

- This book has some highlights and annotations (:

FOR SALE: The Trial by Franz Kafka

For Sale: The Trial by Franz Kafka

Selling @: SGD $15 (Not Inclusive of Postage Charge of $1.00)

Condition: Good enough for yourself

Publisher/Year of Publishing: Schocken Books 1998

Other Details:

-This is a new translation by Breon Mitchell based on the restored text

- Originally a German text

- Some highlights in this book, otherwise in good condition (:

FOR SALE: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Other Plays by Tennessee Williams

For Sale: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Other Plays by Tennessee Williams

Selling @: SGD $8 (Not Inclusive of Postage Charge of $0.80)

Condition: Good enough for yourself

Publisher/Year of Publishing: Penguin Classics 2001

Other Details:

- The other plays in this edition are "The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore" and "The Night of the Iguana"

- There are a few highlights in the books and the pages are yellow, otherwise the book is in good condition

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The 101s in Junkyard of Books: How to Sell a Book?

Got second hand books to sell?

It is definitely the vision of Junkyard to become a space where people can sell their books here. Just imagine an online community of people actively buying and selling their books on a single place, plus discuss about great books!

The benefits of selling books in a community setting is obvious - larger pools of potential buyers. The best part is that you can simply tell me about your book, and I will post it up for you and handle all the liaising for you.

Right now, I am trying to work at something which involves zero costs for posting books here, but a small commission for every book you manage to sell here.

Unfortunately, I am still trying to work through some logistical problems. Please be patient and check back here soon! If you're interested to sell books here, simply leave a comment with your name and contacts or email me at junkyardofbooks@gmail.com. I will get in contact with you once I work through the logistical problems!

The 101s in Junkyard of Books: What do all the Book Conditions Mean?

What does "No one would know" really mean?

Found a book you like, but unsure of its condition? Each of the books posted here comes with a description of its condition. Here at Junkyard of Books, we categorize our books into four conditions:

1. Brand New.

Well, it is brand new! You are going to be its first owner!

2. No one would know.

This book looks so new that only the shrewd eyed reader will be able to tell that it is second hand. I could pass it off as a brand new book but I can't bring myself to lie to you! Books in this condition is perfect as budget gifts for friends as well (:

3. Good enough for yourself

As opposed to the "No one would know" second hand book, that is suitable as gifts for friends, this category of books are "good enough for yourself". But they are in no way falling apart - I should rephrase and say, "it is perfect for yourself"!

4. Only for Book Junkies

This is for the absolute book junkie - some tatters won't deter you from laying your hands on the book you want!

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FOR SALE: Management and Organisation Behaviour by Laurie J. Mullins

For Sale: Management and Organisational Behaviour by Laurie J. Mullins

Selling @: SGD $45

Condition: Brand New

Publisher/Year of Publishing: Prentice Hall Eighth Edition

Other Details:

- This is the latest edition of the book

- BRAND NEW!

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FOR SALE: The Google Story by David A. Vise

For Sale: The Google Story by David A. Vise

Selling @: SGD $10 (Not Inclusive of Postage Charge of $0.80)

Condition: Good enough for yourself

Publisher/Year of Publishing: Macmillan 2005

Other Details:

- This is the fully updated version (as of 1995)

- Yellowing pages & so creases on the cover but no other marks

- It was probably Google that brought you here, so you got to read this (:

FOR SALE: The Waves by Virginia Woolf

For Sale: The Waves by Virginia Woolf

Selling @: SGD $18 (Not Inclusive of Postage Charge of $1.00)

Condition: Brand New

Publisher/Year of Publishing: Harcourt 1959

Other Details:

- My literature honours class declares Woolf as our mother, so this is a worthy read, especially if you're interested in modernist texts

FOR SALE: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

BOOK JUNKIE RECOMMENDS

For Sale: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khlaed Hosseini

Selling @: SGD $15 (Not Inclusive of Postage Charge of $0.80)

Condition: Good enough for yourself

Publisher/Year of Publishing: Bloomsbury 2007

Other Details:

- BOOK JUNKIE RECOMMENDS: one of the most moving books ever. This is truly one of my personal favorites, together with the author's other book, "The Kite Runner"

- No markings at all but the book spine betrays it as a second hand book (you got to pardon me, it is my favourite read)

FOR SALE: Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys

For Sale: Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys

Selling @: SGD $15 (Not Inclusive of Postage Charge of $0.80)

Condition: No one would know

Publisher/Year of Publishing: Penguin Student Ed. 1966

Other Details:

- This edition includes introductory notes - very suitable if you want to find out more about Rhys or the text itself

- Just some tiny creases else it's sparkling new (:

FOR SALE: Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee

For Sale: Disgrace by J. M. Coetzee

Selling @: SGD $10 (Not Inclusive of Postage Charge of $0.80)

Condition: Good enough for yourself

Publisher/Year of Publishing: Vintage 2000

Other Details:

- This book is a winner of the 1999 Booker Prize

- This book actually has no markings or tears, it is only visibly second hand because of its yellow pages