{"product_id":"the-human-element-and-other-stories-stan-barstow-signed","title":"The Human Element and other stories, Stan Barstow — Signed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: London, Longman Group Limited, 1976\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo, pp. 188.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Very Good. The paperback binding remains structurally sound and tightly bound, though it exhibits light shelf-wear to the extremities, rubbing to the spine ends, and a slight upward curl to the front wrapper indicating previous careful reading. The spine itself remains uncreased. Internally, the text-block sits entirely square. The pages exhibit mild, uniform age-toning typical of the paper stock from this era, but remain clean, bright, and entirely free from foxing, handling marks, or significant blemishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"607\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: Sixth impression of the Longman Imprint Books edition, first published in 1969. This particular copy is notable for its provenance, bearing two signatures from the author on the title page. Barstow has flat-signed his name at the top right, and immediately below the title text, provided a presentation inscription reading \"Best, Donald,\" followed by a secondary signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile standard unsigned copies of this educational paperback are common, signed and inscribed examples are scarce on the open market. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdited by Marilyn Davies, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"1164\"\u003eThe Human Element and other stories\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling collection of short fiction by Stan Barstow, originally curated for the Longman Imprint Books series. Featuring an exclusive postscript by the author, the volume brings together twelve evocative tales that capture the grit, resilience, and daily realities of working-class life in Northern England, showcasing Barstow’s characteristic psychological depth and ear for northern dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55598043103571,"sku":"6471","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261021_105428.jpg?v=1792917317","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-human-element-and-other-stories-stan-barstow-signed","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}