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First Kyu - Novel
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 2:01 am
by betoacosta
Hi,
Does anyone know where to find the "First Kyu" novel? Or as it seems to be out of print, maybe [removed by admin]
http://senseis.xmp.net/?FirstKyuTheNovelThanks!
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Please do not suggest any actions that would violate copyright laws.
Thanks
JB
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Re: First Kyu - Novel
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 2:11 am
by longshanks
It's not available legally as a PDF.
I got my copy from Amazon. Just wait until it's a reasonable price, since some chancers list it at $999. I got mine for $17 including shipping (NEW).
Re: First Kyu - Novel
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 4:29 am
by DrStraw
What would you be willing to pay to get it?
Re: First Kyu - Novel
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 1:52 am
by betoacosta
I would say the normal price of a novel...In Amazon UK it's being sold at £400...+-600$
Re: First Kyu - Novel
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 2:51 am
by Heretix
Wow didn't realize this ended up as a rare book. I remember buying it from Amazon for real cheap not too long ago. I can't seem to find the book at my home for some reason, either lost it during the move or I guess I might have given 400 pounds away.
Re: First Kyu - Novel
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 10:08 pm
by Drew
WorldCat lists a few libraries as owning copies. Perhaps an interlibrary loan could be arranged? A bit "prehistoric", yes, but certainly effective!
Re: First Kyu - Novel
Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 2:15 pm
by longshanks
Heretix wrote:Wow didn't realize this ended up as a rare book. I remember buying it from Amazon for real cheap not too long ago. I can't seem to find the book at my home for some reason, either lost it during the move or I guess I might have given 400 pounds away.
I think lots of Go books probably classify as rare. Rare meaning not many of them in circulation (compared to say books on other topics such as gardening!). Anything that's a bit niche tends to attract chancers trying their luck. I managed to get hold of two copies under $20 (one seller wouldn't ship internationally so they had to cancel) very easily.
So hold fire, and shop global

Re: First Kyu - Novel
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 2:45 pm
by CnP
abebooks is sometimes useful in finding books. There's a copy on there now, for $57
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=18317294600&searchurl=sts%3Dt%26tn%3Dfirst%2520kyu but I wouldn't pay that much for it myself.
seeing as how you mentioned Amazon UK - you can also get that copy through searching abebooks.co.uk
Re: First Kyu - Novel
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 4:35 pm
by DrStraw
AbeBooks is my second choice when looking for a book.
www.bookfinder.com is my first.
Re: First Kyu - Novel
Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2016 9:05 am
by wineandgolover
I love this little book. I understand it's fiction, but I've always wondered what percentage of it was autobiographical. It felt very... personal.
Re: First Kyu - Novel
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 11:30 pm
by Heretix
Woohoo, jackpot! A trip back to the parent's turned lucrative (in theory.) I found my copy of First Kyu!