Goulds Book Of Fish A Novel In 12 Fish

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Gould's Book of Fish: A Novel in Twelve Fish by R. Flanagan blends historical drama with dark humour, following 19th-century forger William Buelow Gould as he paints fish to survive the brutal penal colony of Sarah Island. This genre-bending Australian classic pairs lush prose with luminous full-colour illustrations, turning each chapter into a living canvas.

First edition hardback, Pan Macmillan Australia, 2001. Jacketed and illustrated throughout, the book stands crisp and square from a smoke-free home—pages clean, binding tight, no writing or dog-ears.

Ideal for collectors of literary fiction, art lovers, or anyone drawn to quirky animal-themed narratives. Flanagan’s award-winning style delivers both visceral drama and cultural insight, making this novel a standout gift for young adults and adults alike.

Secure this scarce locally published first printing while it’s available; very good condition copies of Gould's Book of Fish seldom surface.