Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Suskind, Patrick

by Suskind, Patrick | PB | Good
US $6.60
ApproximatelyS$ 8.59
Condition:
Good
Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, ... Read moreabout condition
8 available9 sold
People are checking this out. 6 have added this to their watchlist.
Popular item. 9 have already sold.
Shipping:
Free USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Aurora, Illinois, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Thu, 6 Nov and Thu, 13 Nov
Estimated delivery dates - opens in a new window or tab include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared paymentcleared payment - opens in a new window or tab. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
30 days return. Seller pays for return shipping.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:196834853870
Last updated on Oct 31, 2025 18:18:21 SGTView all revisionsView all revisions

Item specifics

Condition
Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, ...
Binding
Paperback
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780307277763
Category

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0307277763
ISBN-13
9780307277763
eBay Product ID (ePID)
52774126

Product Key Features

Book Title
Perfume : the Story of a Murderer
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Topic
General, Historical
Genre
Fiction
Author
Patrick Süskind
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
7.1 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
" A fable of crimial genius.... Remarkable." -- "The New York Times" " Mesmerizing from first page to last.... A highly sophisticated horror tale." -- "The Plain Dealer" " A supremely accomplished work of art, marvelously crafted and enjoyable and rich in historical detail." -- "The San Francisco Chronicle" " An original and astonishing novel." -- "People" " An ingenious story...about a most exotic monster.... Suspense build up steadily." -- "Los Angeles Times" " Immensely seductive.... Storytelling at its best." -- "The Kansas City Star", "A fable of crimial genius.... Remarkable." -The New York Times "Mesmerizing from first page to last.... A highly sophisticated horror tale." -The Plain Dealer "A supremely accomplished work of art, marvelously crafted and enjoyable and rich in historical detail." -The San Francisco Chronicle "An original and astonishing novel." -People "An ingenious story...about a most exotic monster.... Suspense build up steadily." -Los Angeles Times "Immensely seductive.... Storytelling at its best." -The Kansas City Star
Dewey Decimal
833.914
Edition Description
Movie Tie-In
Synopsis
An acclaimed bestseller and international sensation, Patrick Suskind's classic novel provokes a terrifying examination of what happens when one man's indulgence in his greatest passion-- his sense of smell-- leads to murder. In the slums of eighteenth-century France, the infant Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born with one sublime gift-an absolute sense of smell. As a boy, he lives to decipher the odors of Paris, and apprentices himself to a prominent perfumer who teaches him the ancient art of mixing precious oils and herbs. But Grenouille's genius is such that he is not satisfied to stop there, and he becomes obsessed with capturing the smells of objects such as brass doorknobs and frest-cut wood. Then one day he catches a hint of a scent that will drive him on an ever-more-terrifying quest to create the " ultimate perfume" -- the scent of a beautiful young virgin. Told with dazzling narrative brillance, Perfume is a hauntingly powerful tale of murder and sensual depravity. Translated from the German by John E. Woods., An acclaimed bestseller and international sensation, Suskind's classic novel provokes a terrifying examination of what happens when one man's indulgence in his greatest passion--his sense of smell--leads to murder., An acclaimed bestseller and international sensation, Patrick Suskind's classic novel provokes a terrifying examination of what happens when one man's indulgence in his greatest passion-his sense of smell-leads to murder. In the slums of eighteenth-century France, the infant Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born with one sublime gift-an absolute sense of smell. As a boy, he lives to decipher the odors of Paris, and apprentices himself to a prominent perfumer who teaches him the ancient art of mixing precious oils and herbs. But Grenouille's genius is such that he is not satisfied to stop there, and he becomes obsessed with capturing the smells of objects such as brass doorknobs and frest-cut wood. Then one day he catches a hint of a scent that will drive him on an ever-more-terrifying quest to create the "ultimate perfume"-the scent of a beautiful young virgin. Told with dazzling narrative brillance,Perfumeis a hauntingly powerful tale of murder and sensual depravity. Translated from the German by John E. Woods.

Item description from the seller

About this seller

ThriftBooks

99.2% positive feedback20.1M items sold

Joined Mar 2015
Just Voted on Newsweek - ThriftBooks ranks #1 America's Best Online Shops 2025 in Office, Electronics & Media sector, Media category!!ThriftBooks is a fully independent seller of used books, having ...
See more

Detailed Seller Ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
4.9
Reasonable shipping cost
5.0
Shipping speed
5.0
Communication
4.9

Seller feedback (5,925,285)

All ratingsselected
Positive
Neutral
Negative
  • e***- (122)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past month
    Verified purchase
    Unfortunately I received a damaged book, the item and the package both were damaged and it was clearly evident its appearance that it happened during transit. The seller was very understanding and gave me a full refund for the damaged book, though it was no fault of their own. Other than the damage, the book was as described, the quality and condition aside from the damaged spot was like new. The cost of the book was reasonable. I would definitely purchase from the seller again.
  • 7***j (864)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past month
    Verified purchase
    I recently purchased an item from this eBay seller, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the prompt communication to the fast shipping, everything was handled with utmost professionalism. The item arrived exactly as described and was well packaged to ensure its safety during transit. The seller was courteous and responsive, making the entire transaction smooth and hassle-free. I highly recommend this seller to anyone looking for quality products and excellent service.
  • 2***4 (2351)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past month
    Verified purchase
    I buy books from this seller all the time. The books are extremely affordable. Every once in a while there's an issue but more often than not, the outcome is positive. Packaging is just a thin sleeve with no bubble protection. This leaves the books open to damage in shipping. However, the seller ships for free. Book was actually in better condition than described - a nice surprise & greatly appreciated!! 👍 Thank you very much, seller!! I'll be back with another order!! 😀
See all feedback