{"product_id":"fatima-bhutto-the-runaways-signed-first-edition","title":"Fatima Bhutto. The Runaways. Signed First Edition.","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"e48oos\" data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"392\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eFatima Bhutto. \u003cem data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"367\"\u003eThe Runaways\u003c\/em\u003e. Signed First Edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eBHUTTO, Fatima.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eThe Runaways.\u003c\/em\u003e London: Viking, 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eFirst edition, first printing, signed by Fatima Bhutto on the title page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eFatima Bhutto's acclaimed debut novel, \u003cem data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eThe Runaways\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful work of contemporary literary fiction exploring identity, belonging, and the forces that draw young people toward extremism. Set between Karachi, Portsmouth, and the deserts of Iraq and Syria, the novel follows three seemingly unconnected lives—a girl growing up in one of Karachi's poorest neighbourhoods, the privileged son of a wealthy Pakistani family, and a young British-Pakistani searching for purpose—as their paths converge in a compelling meditation on alienation, faith, and the search for meaning in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eA member of Pakistan's distinguished Bhutto political family, Fatima Bhutto has established herself as one of South Asia's most thoughtful contemporary writers. \u003cem data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eThe Runaways\u003c\/em\u003e received widespread critical acclaim for its nuanced treatment of radicalisation, avoiding simplistic political narratives in favour of a deeply human exploration of youth, identity, and social inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003ePresented here is a desirable \u003cstrong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003efirst edition, first printing\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirmed by the publisher's number line (\"001\"), and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003esigned by the author\u003c\/strong\u003e directly on the title page. Signed first printings of Bhutto's debut novel are increasingly sought by collectors of modern South Asian literature and contemporary first editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eOriginal publisher's black cloth boards with gilt lettering to the spine, in the original unclipped dust jacket. Binding firm and square. The dust jacket shows only light shelf wear and minor rubbing, with no tears or significant defects. Internally clean and bright throughout. The author's signature is bold and clear on the title page. A very good to near fine copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"h3p38s\" data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003eBibliographical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ca7sjl\" data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fatima Bhutto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7xnusf\" data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003eThe Runaways\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x4kbr0\" data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viking (Penguin Random House), London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dkiq5z\" data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l3cfpk\" data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uezx94\" data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Printing (\"001\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hyv0q8\" data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original publisher's black cloth, gilt spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v7bb87\" data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original unclipped dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f170zc\" data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed by the author on the title page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Library of Ideas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65125518147933,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/2760\/7389\/files\/20260702_061345.jpg?v=1782974655","url":"https:\/\/thelibraryofideas.com\/products\/fatima-bhutto-the-runaways-signed-first-edition","provider":"The Library of Ideas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}