{"product_id":"2026600000364-secondhand-north-south-west-three-novellas","title":"North South West: Three Novellas","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 1st aus ed.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA collection of three novellas by Australian author David Foster, North South West presents a triptych of darkly comic and satirical narratives that showcase Foster's razor-sharp wit and his unflinching eye for the absurdities of modern life. Each novella charts a distinct journey — geographical, psychological, and spiritual — through landscapes both literal and metaphorical, illustrating Foster's mastery of language and his gift for blending the grotesque with the profound. Known for his dense, allusive prose and irreverent humor, Foster constructs worlds that are simultaneously grounded in Australian culture and expansive in their philosophical ambition. The collection stands as a testament to one of Australia's most distinctive and underappreciated literary voices, rewarding patient readers with layers of meaning, sharp social commentary, and moments of unexpected beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48792248615131,"sku":"2026600000364-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/5711c4fe-c6ff-4338-98ea-73df393820f5.png?v=1779274029","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026600000364-secondhand-north-south-west-three-novellas","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}