{"product_id":"the-sea-john-banville-new-paperback","title":"The Sea | John Banville | New Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:9d81325e-e549-44d0-bb7e-181249477ab2-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"44221420-c4d8-4587-ac49-0c4632fe8b59\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eThe Sea\u003c\/em\u003e by John Banville is a thoughtful and atmospheric work of literary fiction, exploring memory, loss and the pull of the past through elegant, finely crafted prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003enew, unread paperback\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean, crisp and in excellent condition, with no marks or wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eAt only \u003cstrong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e£2.50 when you buy direct from BookBuddies\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is outstanding value for an acclaimed modern novel. Buying direct means you keep more savings in your pocket while supporting a trusted UK independent bookseller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003eWe pride ourselves on honest grading, careful packaging and fast 24–36 hour dispatch. Every book we sell helps keep great stories in circulation and reduces waste — giving books the long reading life they deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003eA brilliant choice for readers who appreciate beautifully written, reflective fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003eNew paperback copy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003eLiterary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003eBy acclaimed Irish novelist John Banville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003eClean, unread condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2555\"\u003eExcellent value at £2.50 direct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003eFast UK dispatch (24–36 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Book Buddies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57440099598720,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/7201\/8304\/files\/TheSeabyJohnBanvilleCoverLifestyle.png?v=1771695209","url":"https:\/\/bookbuddies.co.uk\/products\/the-sea-john-banville-new-paperback","provider":"Book Buddies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}