White Teeth
Zadie Smith
📚 Genre
Literary Fiction / Contemporary Fiction
🏢 Publisher
Penguin Books
📅 Publication Year
2001
🔢 ISBN
9780140276332
About This Book
Set in Willesden, London, the novel follows the lives of two wartime friends—Archie Jones and Samad Iqbal—and their families. It explores themes of immigration, multiculturalism, religion, and the clash between heritage and modern British identity over several decades. The cover features a vibrant color-blocked design in pink, yellow, and blue with bold white typography.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
542 pages
Edition
Paperback / Penguin Essentials Edition
Series
Standalone novel
Target Audience
Adult
Collector Information
Condition
Good to Very Good. The front cover edges show some minor shelf wear and slight peeling on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Value
$5-$12
Rarity
Common. This is a mass-produced reprint edition of a widely successful contemporary novel.
Historical Significance
A major literary debut of the 2000s, it won the Whitbread First Novel Award and the Guardian First Book Award. It is considered a seminal work in 'multicultural London' literature.
Collector Notes
As a trade paperback reprint, this copy has low investment value. Collectors should seek the 2000 Hamish Hamilton UK hardcover first edition. To preserve this copy, keep it out of direct sunlight to prevent the vibrant colors from fading.
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Notable Features
Features a badge for 'Winner of the 2000 Whitbread First Novel Award' and blurbs from The Independent and The Observer.