This is an auction for PILGRIM by Timothy Findley.

"Seeing Findley's name on a book's cover immediately sends a signal to readers: here's a story that will be provocative and intriguing, beautifully told, and one-of-a-kind. Findley offers both sheer unputdownable entertainment and intelligent, thoughtful writing."

• Booklist (US)

"Findley's powers of description are truly extraordinary. Pilgrim is an impressive creation."

• The Wall Street Journal

"What is most appealing about this novel is that despite its daunting display of the intellectual evolution of the world through literature, art, politics and history, it remains endlessly enjoyable and never fails to engage the reader. It is an adventuresome ride well worth taking."

• Chicago Tribune

Amazon.com review:

"On April 17, 1912 a figure known only as Pilgrim tries to commit suicide, but Pilgrim, it seems, can never die. Pilgrim is admitted to the famous Burgholzu Psychiatrist Clinic In Zurich, where he will begin a battle of psyche and soul with Carl Jung, the mystical scientist of the unconscious. Jung coaxes Pilgrim to tell his astonishing story - one that seemingly spans 4000 years and includes such historical figures as Leonardo da Vinci and Henry James. Is Pilgrim delusional? Are these memories merely dreams ... or is his immortal existence truly a miracle?"

"FIVE STARS!! An amazing novel - insightful - a brilliantly written modern classic, very hard to put down."

"FIVE STARS!!!! From the very first page, author Timothy Findley insinuates his haunting prose through the multi-layered folds of your mind, bringing about a trance-like ecstasy which continues till the very last word. An enthralling read, and one that I highly recommend."

Paperback 2000.

481 pages.

Very good condition.

The cost of shipping is $8.95.

There is of course no charge for shipping if you collect this book from my shop in Palmerston North following the auction.

Payment within seven days, please.