{"product_id":"was-a-novel","title":"Was: a novel","description":"\"A moving lament for lost childhoods and an eloquent tribute to the enduring power of art.\"—The New York Times\n\nWas is a haunting novel which explores the lives of characters intertwined with The Wizard of Oz: the “real” Dorothy Gale; Judy Garland’s unhappy fame; and Jonathan, a dying actor, and his therapist, whose work at an asylum unwittingly intersects with the Yellow Brick Road.Geoff Ryman is the author of The King's Last Song, Air, Him, 253, The Child Garden, The Unconquered Country, and Paradise Tales. He has lived in Cambodia and Brazil, and now teaches at the University of Manchester, England.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1931520739\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1931520739.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Ryman, Geoff\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43234434187325,"sku":"BVV.1931520739.G","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1931520739-0.jpg?v=1779831895","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/was-a-novel","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}