{"product_id":"ernest-hemingway-the-old-man-and-the-sea-1988-hc-dj-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Ernest Hemingway – The Old Man and the Sea 1988 HC\/DJ Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"108\"\u003eErnest Hemingway – İhtiyar Balıkçı (The Old Man and the Sea) – Serhat Kitap Yayın Illustrated Edition (1988)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"262\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"278\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eThis is the 1988 Turkish edition of İhtiyar Balıkçı (The Old Man and the Sea), published by Serhat Kitap Yayın as an abridged adaptation for younger readers. Issued in hardcover with dust jacket, this edition carries notable collector appeal, particularly as a children’s adaptation of one of Hemingway’s most celebrated works presented in a more durable and attractive format than many standard juvenile editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eAdapted from Hemingway’s classic novella, the story follows Santiago, the aging fisherman whose solitary struggle against a giant marlin becomes a timeless reflection on perseverance, dignity, and courage. Even in shortened form for younger audiences, the central symbolic power of the story remains intact, introducing new readers to one of the defining narratives of modern literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eChildren’s adaptations of major literary classics often occupy a distinctive niche for collectors, especially when they reinterpret canonical works for younger audiences while preserving much of their narrative spirit. This edition reflects that tradition, presenting Hemingway’s work in a more accessible form while retaining its enduring themes of endurance and inner strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eIts hardcover binding and original dust jacket substantially enhance the collectible nature of the book, giving it stronger shelf presence and making it more unusual among youth-oriented adaptations, which were often issued in simpler formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eFor collectors of Hemingway, Turkish editions, or illustrated and adapted classics for younger readers, this volume stands out as a charming and increasingly uncommon collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e• Title: İhtiyar Balıkçı (The Old Man and the Sea)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e• Author: Ernest Hemingway\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e• Publisher: Serhat Kitap Yayın\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003e• Date: 1988\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e• Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e• Adaptation: Abridged Children’s Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003e• Genre: Literary Classic; Juvenile Adaptation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e• Main Character: Santiago\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003e• Themes: Perseverance; Courage; Dignity; Human resilience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003e• Significance: Turkish children’s adaptation of Hemingway’s classic novella\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Hardcover juvenile edition with dust jacket and collectible presentation\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48770486763658,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_92e8a2fe-0fdf-456e-9c31-55967f04de06.jpg?v=1777463474","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ernest-hemingway-the-old-man-and-the-sea-1988-hc-dj-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}