--- product_id: 75447381 title: "Alabaster" price: "€ 72.97" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/75447381-alabaster store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Alabaster **Price:** € 72.97 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Alabaster - **How much does it cost?** € 72.97 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/75447381-alabaster) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Alabaster: 9781596060609: Kiernan, Caitlin R., Naifeh, Ted: Beauty & Personal Care Review: Good for fans, great as an introduction! - First, a confession ... I am a huge Caitlin R. Kiernan fan. Having said that, and adding that I own as many of her books and short-story collections as I could get my hands on, I can tell you that this is easily my favorite book by this author! For long time fans, it's a fantastic addition. It adds to the growing mythos and explores one of the most fascinating characters that Kiernan has ever created. For those that have never read Kiernan before, this book is a very easy introduction to her work and presents it in easy-to-digest chunks - a series of short-stories with one primary protagonist. Another really nice feature is two (2) tables of contents, one in the order the stories were first produced and another in the order the stories actually take place. I chose to follow that second index, others may prefer to keep with the way the author originally presented these stories. In summary, I can highly recommend this book for fans and fans-to-be alike. If you like dark fantasy, Lovecraftian horror through a uniquely American-gothic filter, a gorgeous use of language, intensely deep and deeply fascinating characters, and stories that stick with you long after you read them - then this is the book for you. Buy it. Read it. Love it. Review: Pristine - I am a second hand books junkie. Very rarely will I buy something for this price but it has been on my want list for years and I finally took the plunge. I was definitely not disappointed. Not only was this book in absolutely perfect condition but the seller made sure to wrap it in plastic to assure it arrived in said condition. I was already thrilled about how this packaged and the condition of the book but the icing on the cake was that it was signed! I would buy this again in a heartbeat. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #252,929 in Fantasy (Books) #2,146,775 in Literature & Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (13) | | Dimensions | 5.75 x 1 x 9 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1596060603 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1596060609 | | Item Weight | 13.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Part of Series | Alabaster | | Print length | 182 pages | | Publication date | January 1, 2006 | | Publisher | Subterranean | ## Images ![Alabaster - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21d5Qawy+iL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for fans, great as an introduction! *by S***A on July 9, 2007* First, a confession ... I am a huge Caitlin R. Kiernan fan. Having said that, and adding that I own as many of her books and short-story collections as I could get my hands on, I can tell you that this is easily my favorite book by this author! For long time fans, it's a fantastic addition. It adds to the growing mythos and explores one of the most fascinating characters that Kiernan has ever created. For those that have never read Kiernan before, this book is a very easy introduction to her work and presents it in easy-to-digest chunks - a series of short-stories with one primary protagonist. Another really nice feature is two (2) tables of contents, one in the order the stories were first produced and another in the order the stories actually take place. I chose to follow that second index, others may prefer to keep with the way the author originally presented these stories. In summary, I can highly recommend this book for fans and fans-to-be alike. If you like dark fantasy, Lovecraftian horror through a uniquely American-gothic filter, a gorgeous use of language, intensely deep and deeply fascinating characters, and stories that stick with you long after you read them - then this is the book for you. Buy it. Read it. Love it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pristine *by S***E on April 9, 2022* I am a second hand books junkie. Very rarely will I buy something for this price but it has been on my want list for years and I finally took the plunge. I was definitely not disappointed. Not only was this book in absolutely perfect condition but the seller made sure to wrap it in plastic to assure it arrived in said condition. I was already thrilled about how this packaged and the condition of the book but the icing on the cake was that it was signed! I would buy this again in a heartbeat. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing but don't be fooled *by J***D on March 31, 2012* This is one of my absolute favourite collection of short stories second only to Neil Gaiman's Smoke and Mirrors, but no matter how good it is do not be swindled for a copy by giving into these two ridiculous sellers who want you to spend $1000 on a used hardcover. If this were something exceptionally rare, like a first edition Arkham House printing of At The Mountains of Madness, or a signed UK first edition of Neuromancer then I would say a price like that is deserving, but this book won't be worth that price tag unless this book in the distant future goes on to pioneer its own subgenre of fiction, and maybe not even then. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/75447381-alabaster](https://www.desertcart.at/products/75447381-alabaster) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*