{"product_id":"book-the-war-of-the-end-of-the-world-folio-society-26297","title":"The War of the End of the World Mario Vargas Llosa Folio Society Ben Cain - VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe War of the End of the World by Mario Vargas Llosa. Frontispiece and 11 colour illustrations by Ben Cain. Foreword by the author. Translated by Helen R. Lane. Map endpapers printed dark brown on fawn. Bound in brown buckram cover blocked with a black and gold crucifix design by Ben Cain. Brown slipcase. 696pp. 26x17.4cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:90%;\"\u003e(Edition details are subject to the condition notes and photographs of this copy.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMario Vargas Llosa's The War of the End of the World is based on the Canudos conflict in late nineteenth-century Brazil. A charismatic religious leader gathers a community of impoverished followers, who eventually come into violent conflict with the newly established Brazilian republic. The novel explores fanaticism, politics, poverty and the catastrophic consequences of misunderstanding between opposing worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn very good overall condition. Sealed, a few small dents to the slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Folio Vault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFolio Vault is an independent bookseller specialising in pre-owned Folio Society books. We have been buying and selling books in the UK since 2019 and expanded to the US in 2025.\u003cbr\u003eEvery book is carefully checked, with photographs and condition notes so you can buy with confidence. We pack every order securely and ship worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're looking to buy or sell books, please get in touch. Our team is always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55823354954067,"sku":"2026_11_45_26297","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2951\/6883\/files\/2026_11_10_2.jpg?v=1794319252","url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/book-the-war-of-the-end-of-the-world-folio-society-26297","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}