The Power of One
- Editions tracked
- 3
- First edition
- William Heinemann Australia, 1989
The first edition of The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay was published in Melbourne by William Heinemann Australia in 1989. We track 3 editions.
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First edition
- 1st William Heinemann Australia1989 Hardback I own The Power of One, William Heinemann Australia 1989 Log in to want this
Later and other editions
- Random House1989 Hardback I own The Power of One, Random House 1989 Log in to want this
- Heinemann1989 Hardback I own The Power of One, Heinemann 1989 Log in to want this
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Awards, adaptations and setting
Adaptations
- The Power of One film, 1992
Setting and characters
- Set in
- South Africa
- Genre
- Bildungsroman, historical fiction
Read next
- Followed by
- Tandia
In print
- Editions recorded
- 18 on Open Library, 15 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 6 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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Who published the first edition of The Power of One?
The first edition of The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay was published in Melbourne by William Heinemann Australia in 1989.
How many editions of The Power of One are there?
We track 3 editions of The Power of One, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has The Power of One been adapted?
Yes, including The Power of One (film, 1992), according to Wikidata.
What should I read after The Power of One?
In order, it is followed by Tandia, according to Wikidata.