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Invisible man Cover Image Book Book

Invisible man / Ralph Ellison ; preface by Charles Johnson.

Ellison, Ralph. (Author).

Summary:

This book is part of our Book Sanctuary collection. A Book Sanctuary is a physical or digital space that actively protects the freedom to read. It provides shelter and access to endangered books. Launched by Chicago Public Library in 2022, The Book Sanctuary initiative brings attention to challenged titles, and commits to making these books accessible. Innisfil ideaLAB & Library's Book Sanctuary Collection represents books that have been challenged, censored or removed from a public library or school in North America. More than 50 adult, teen, and children's books are in our collection and are available for browsing and borrowing in our branches and online. Explore the collection to learn more about why these books were challenged.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0679601392 (com. ed. : acid-free paper) :
  • ISBN: 9780679601395
  • Physical Description: xxxiv, 572 p. ; 20 cm.
  • Edition: Modern Library ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Modern Library, 1994.

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General Note:
Series statement from jacket.
This book was banned and challenged for profanity and because it was claimed to be sexually explicit.

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Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Tsuga Consortium. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Innisfil Public Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Lakeshore Branch.

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  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lakeshore Branch FIC Ellis 31681010342038 BOOK SANCTUARY Available -

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