{"product_id":"the-sand-pebbles-richard-mckenna-1962","title":"The Sand Pebbles, Richard McKenna, 1962","description":"\u003cp\u003eWho wrote it: The Sand Pebbles is Richard McKenna's 1962 novel, winner of the 1963 Harper Prize, published by Harper \u0026amp; Row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it's about: Set aboard a U.S. Navy gunboat on the Yangtze River in the 1920s, it follows an engineer caught between military duty and the political turmoil of a changing China. It was later adapted into the well-known 1966 film starring Steve McQueen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Hardcover with dust jacket, jacket shows moderate wear with creasing and chips at the spine ends, plus a Book of the Month Club promotional card taped to the front flap. The front pastedown carries a previous owner's signature. Please review all photos carefully, and email me with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks so much for visiting,\u003cbr\u003e\n❤️ Jess\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Old Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52308835074338,"sku":"PRE-THESAN-IOH2","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/0709\/9951\/files\/IMG_0274_dddde911-c4cc-4eb4-b814-c1a5906ac86d.jpg?v=1786487956","url":"https:\/\/prettyoldbooks.com\/products\/the-sand-pebbles-richard-mckenna-1962","provider":"Pretty Old Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}