Bone Bird by Darlene Barry Quaife

Bone Bird

Author: Darlene Barry Quaife

ISBN: 9780888011336

Condition: Used — 1989

A rare, copy of the acclaimed literary novel by Darlene Barry Quaife. Published in 1989 by independent Canadian publisher Turnstone Press, this exceptional debut novel won the prestigious Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best First Book (Canada/Caribbean region).

Bone Bird masterfully weaves magical realism, deep indigenous spiritual wisdom, and an intimate connection to the land as the protagonist navigates a transformative journey of self-discovery and inner healing. Because Turnstone Press is a small regional independent house, the original 1989 print run was quite small — finding an intact first-printing copy on the secondary market is incredibly difficult. A fantastic addition for collectors of award-winning fiction, independent press first editions, and mythic magical realism literature.

All items in our Pre-Loved Library are curated vintage or secondhand copies. Expect minor shelf wear, aged pages, or past owner notes—each imperfection adds to the soul and journey of the book.