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McMurtry, Larry
Evening Star
Pocket 1993.
GuthrieBooks.com
Spring Branch, TX, U.S.A.
52069477
5
LARRY MCMURTRY, WESTERN, TEXAS, WESTERNBOOK, CLASSICS, CONTEMPORARY LITERAT URE, HISTORICAL FICTION, LITERARY, BEYOND THE 100TH MERIDIAN, MOTH ER-DAUGHTER RELATIONSHIP
Fiction|Horror|Black Humor
S
1993
1.69
Book Description:
0671799045 From Publishers Weekly Old age and death catch up with characters familiar to readers since from Terms of Endearment in this often tedious sequel, a two-week PW bestseller and a Literary Guild/Doubleday Book Club featured alternate in cloth. Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library Journal McMurtry's latest novel picks up Aurora Greenway's life 17 years after her exploits in Terms of Endearment . Now in her mid-60s, Aurora still manages to both enchant and infuriate with her queenly world view and unswerving tastes, including a perpetual quest for new beaux. The capricious, generally directionless characters lead lives fraught with whimsy but also with sorrow, a sense of time escaping before life's real purpose is revealed. The cast includes General Scott, Aurora's increasingly senile "old boyfriend"; her maid and best friend, Rosie; her three grown grandchildren, all slightly damaged in some central way; as well as a variety of suitors. The connections between people in this novel, characterized by humor and serenity, run deep and sympathetic. Yet, as in life, there is a fair quotient of the unexpected and the tragic. McMurtry speaks from the heart with the gentle voice of acceptance. Don't miss this rare and wonderful book. Highly recommended for all audiences. Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 2/15/92. -Marilyn Jordan, Keiser Coll. Lib., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Lilian Jackson Braun
The Cat Who Went Bananas
Large Print Distribution
AussieBookSeller
Mascot, NSW, Australia
52402892
5
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2004
24.19
Book Description:
Qwill and his clever cats have their work cut out for them in this "New York Times" bestseller when the Theatre Club's new play does not continue past opening night because a member of the cast is suspiciously killed and a rare book is stolen. 280 pages.
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Green, Charles H.
Trust Based Selling - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Mcgraw-Hill, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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Mt. Pleasant, SC, U.S.A.
1874410
5
SIGNED LITERATURE COLLECTIBLE RARE OUT-OF-PRINT MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION CONSULTING LEADERSHIP
Business & Economics|Management
Medical|Nursing|Management & Leadership
J
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2005
30.0
Book Description:
A most handsome copy of this First Edition, First Printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket, this one SIGNED by author and management guru Charles H. Green on the title page; Charles Green, co-author of the bestseller The Trusted Advisor, shows in Trust-Based Selling how to deserve and, therefore, how to earn the trust between buyer and seller and explains how both sides can benefit from it. 8vo
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Krakauer, Jon
Into Thin Air
Random House, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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Mt. Pleasant, SC, U.S.A.
1874410
5
RARE FIRST EDITIONS COLLECTIBLE OUT-OF-PRINT HIMALAYA EVEREST MOUNT CHINA NEPAL MOUNTAINEERING
Sports & Recreation|Mountaineering
Nature|Mountains
J
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1997
80.0
Book Description:
A nice copy of this Later Printing in Near Fine condition in alike dustjacket. A critical document in the history of Everest ascents; Into Thin Air is the definitive account of the deadliest season in the history of Everest by the acclaimed journalist and author of the bestseller Into the Wild. On assignment for Outside Magazine to report on the growing commercialization of the mountain, Krakauer, an accomplished climber, went to the Himalayas as a client of Rob Hall, the most respected high-altitude guide in the world. A rangy, thirty-five-year-old New Zealander, Hall had summited Everest four times between 1990 and 1995 and had led thirty-nine climbers to the top. Ascending the mountain in close proximity to Hall's team was a guided expedition led by Scott Fischer, a forty-year-old American with legendary strength and drive who had climbed the peak without supplemental oxygen in 1994. But neither Hall nor Fischer survived the rogue storm that struck in May 1996. 8vo
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Demille, Nelson
The Lion's Game - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Warner Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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Mt. Pleasant, SC, U.S.A.
1874410
5
RARE FIRST EDITIONS COLLECTIBLE OUT-OF-PRINT COREY JOHN FICTITIOUS FICTION ACTION
J
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2000
110.0
Book Description:
An outstanding copy of this First Edition, First Printing in unread Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket, this copy has been SIGNED by author Nelson DeMille on the title page; Author Nelson DeMille brings back John Corey, the hero of his #1 New York Times bestseller Plum Island, in an epic story of breathless pace, heart-pounding suspense and chilling fear. 8vo
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Lilian Jackson Braun
Large Print Press - The Cat Who Went Bananas
Reliant Book
richardson, TX, U.S.A.
51301383
5
140.62
Book Description:
BRAND NEW. US EDITON. TITLE:Large Print Press - The Cat Who Went Bananas. AUTHOR:Lilian Jackson Braun. Publication date:Jan-06. PAGES:280. DESCRIPTION:A New York Times Bestseller ,Lilian Jackson Braun proves yet again that Qwill, Yum Yum, and Koko are the purrfect team to solve any mystery. ,Autumn has arrived, and the citizens of Pickax find themselves amid a clamor of activity. In addition to the opening of its latest theatrical production, the town is celebrating the dedication of a new bookstore and park built in memory of beloved bookstore owner Edd Smith. The merry atmosphere, however, is dampened by the suspicious death of an out-of-town actor and the mysterious theft of a rare book. Columnist Jim Qwilleran's research into the historic Hibbard House provides unexpected insight into these strange proceedings. And Qwill's perceptive Siamese cat, KoKo, has been acting particularly odd in regard to its newest resident. Has KoKo gone bananas, or will his behavior help unravel the mystery?, Lilian Jackson Braun lives in North Carolina In 1966, the New York Times labeled Braun, "the new detective of the year" Between 1966 and 1968, Braun published three novels to critical acclaim; The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern and The Cat Who Turned On and Off The Cat Who Went Bananas is the 27th book to feature Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum and Moose County journalist Jim Qwilleran. WILL SHIP WITH FREE TRACKING!
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Moore, Michael
STUPID WHITE MEN.AND OTHER EXCUSES FOR THE STATE OF THE NATION! - Signed Copy
New York City, NY: HarperCollins/Regan Books
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Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
715187
5
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165.0
Book Description:
1st Printing. Signed. 277 pages. Published in 2001. The author's third collection of political pieces. Now regarded as a late-modern satirical classic. The surprise bestseller of the new century and the most scathing populist attack ever on the American Establishment. The First Hardcover Edition. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions. "Michael Moore's screed against Thief-in-Chief George Bush's power elite. It's as fulminating and crammed with infuriating facts as any right-wing bestseller, as irreverent as The Onion, and as entertaining as a wrestling match. Moore offers one of the most insightful and interesting critiques of the 2000 election, and he's serious when he advocates ousting Bush. Moore's rage is outrageous and irresistibly hilarious" (Publisher's blurb). A refreshing and invigorating antidote to mass-media punditry. A "must-have" title for Michael Moore collectors. This copy is very prominently and beautifully signed in black pen on the title page by Michael Moore. This title remains available in innumerable subsequent printings and will probably never go out-of-print. This is one of very few signed copies of the true First Edition (complete number line ending in 1) still available online and has no flaws, a pristine beauty. A rare signed copy thus. One of the most important living American artist/writers. A flawless collectible copy. (SEE ALSO OTHER MICHAEL MOORE TITLES IN OUR CATALOG) ISBN 0060392452.
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Isaacson, Walter
Einstein His Life And Universe - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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Mt. Pleasant, SC, U.S.A.
1874410
5
COLLECTIBLE BOOKS OUT-OF-PRINT RARE SCIENCE PHYSICS BIOGRAPHY EINSTEIN
Biography & Autobiography|General
Science|Physics
Biography & Autobiography|Science & Technology
J
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F
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2007
170.0
Book Description:
A handsome copy of this First Edition/First Printing book in unread Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket, this one SIGNED and dated (June 9, 2007) by author Walter Isaacson on title page; Using personal letters and papers of Albert Einstein's that have only recently become available, Walter Isaacson has written a full biography of the great physicist. Einstein's rebellious nature, creative spirit, and innovative thinking caused him to question accepted doctrine and eventually to rewrite the laws of the universeWalter Isaacson is the author of the bestseller Benjamin Franklin: an American Life. 8vo
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Isaacson, Walter
Einstein His Life And Universe - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB
Mt. Pleasant, SC, U.S.A.
1874410
5
COLLECTIBLE BOOKS OUT-OF-PRINT RARE SCIENCE PHYSICS BIOGRAPHY EINSTEIN
Biography & Autobiography|General
Science|Physics
Biography & Autobiography|Science & Technology
J
H
F
I
2007
170.0
Book Description:
A handsome copy of this First Edition/First Printing book in unread Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket, this one SIGNED by author Walter Isaacson on title page; Using personal letters and papers of Albert Einstein's that have only recently become available, Walter Isaacson has written a full biography of the great physicist. Einstein's rebellious nature, creative spirit, and innovative thinking caused him to question accepted doctrine and eventually to rewrite the laws of the universeWalter Isaacson is the author of the bestseller Benjamin Franklin: an American Life. 8vo
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Koontz, Dean
Robot Santa: The Further Adventures of Santa's Twin - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Harpercollins, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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Mt. Pleasant, SC, U.S.A.
1874410
5
CHILDREN'S BOOKS COLLECTIBLE OUT-OF-PRINT RARE LITERATURE POETRY CHRISTMAS CHILDREN JUVENILE ILLUSTRATED BY PARKS, PHIL.
Poetry|General
J
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F
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2004
200.0
Book Description:
A beautiful copy of this First Edition/ First Printing in unread Fine to Very Fine condition in alike dustjacket, this one SIGNED and dated by author Dean Koontz and Illustrator Phil Parks directly on the half-title page; A sequel to Koontz's Christmas bestseller Santa's Twin. A year after wreaking havoc in his twin brother's world, brother Bob wants to redeem himself in Santa's eyes. This time he has bulit a robot Santa Claus designed to help Santa deliver his presents faster. The only problem is Bob left a few screws loose! Beautifully illustrated by Phil Parks; Color Illustrations. Illustrated by Parks, Phil. Large 8vo Fine ; Signed by Author & Illustrator
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Welty, Eudora
ONE WRITER'S BEGINNINGS - Rare Copy of The First Hardcover Edition
Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press
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Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
715187
5
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220.0
Book Description:
1st Printing. 105 pages. Published in 1984. The author's autobiography. One of the greatest books of the 20th century. The First Hardcover Edition. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions. Originally published as part of the legendary William E. Massey, Sr. Lectures In The History of American Civilization, in a very small and limited first print run as a hardcover original by a University Press. It became a surprise national bestseller and is one of Eudora Welty's most beloved books. The First Edition is very beautifully produced with two-toned khaki and cream cloth boards, gilt titles embossed on cover and spine, vintage photographic reproductions, pristine-white archival stock paper, and an austerely elegant DJ design by Marianne Perlak. Presents Eudora Welty's story of how she became a writer. One is tempted to say how she became a great writer, but the humility of the title that sets the tone and substance of her account compels one to resist the temptation. The story of a seemingly ordinary, self-effacing, and painfully shy Southern woman who becomes a Living Legend (Welty was also a great photographer, the only American writer so enviably blessed) ensured that these "university lectures" would become an instant classic. "Eudora Welty's earliest box camera suspended a moment forever and taught her that every feeling awaits a gesture. She has recreated a vanished world with the same subtlety and insight that mark her fiction" (Publisher's blurb). "The strands are all here. To the memory, nothing is ever really lost" (Eudora Welty). A "must-have" title for Eudora Welty collectors. This title has been out-of-print as a hardcover for a very long time even though it went into multiple subsequent printings. A national bestseller, it is now very highly collectible. This is one of few copies of the First Hardcover Edition still available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright, the most beautiful copy we have ever seen. Most copies available online are subsequent printings and have serious flaws because they have been read over and over again. The Limited Edition commands as much as $750. This is an accessible alternative of a much-loved classic. A rare copy thus. 16 vintage-photograph plates. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1973 for "The Optimist's Daughter". Recipient of The Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1980 and The French Legion of Honor in 1996 for her body of work. Eudora Welty's Jackson, Mississippi home was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2001, one of very few writers so honored by the United States Government. One of the greatest writers of the 20th century. A fine collectible copy. ISBN 0674639251.
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Sontag, Susan
ILLNESS AS METAPHOR - Rare Signed Copy
New York City, NY: Farrar, Straus & Giroux
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www.modernrare.com
Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
715187
5
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I
220.0
Book Description:
1st Printing. Signed. 88 pages. Published in 1978. The author's book-length account on subject. One of the greatest books of the 20th century. The First Hardcover Edition. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions. A sustained reflection on the very real dangers of using illness as a metaphor, this landmark study was Susan Sontag's ferocious yet coolly intellectual response to her first bout with cancer at the age of 35. Diagnosed as a terminal case and given only a few months to live, the writer survived, by her own account, partly by writing the book in her head during her long and excruciating treatment. She could have written a first-person, "I-fought-and-survived" account in the bestseller manner. It is not surprising that she did not. All of Susan Sontag's work is autobiographical, but its poignant beauty lies in the fact that her experience is always mediated in her writing. Even though she insisted all her writing life that the point of being a writer is to give pleasure and to shake things up, rather than to give comfort, "Illness As Metaphor" reflects her genuine concern to help other cancer patients overcome oppressive cultural and conceptual structures about illness. Sontag died on December 28, 2004 at the relatively young age of 71, her work unfinished, a one-of-a-kind writer who is a heartbreaking, irreplaceable loss to contemporary life and literature. One of the ironies about her career is that despite her fame, readers and collectors never fully appreciated the magnitude of her achievement, that she is a writer's writer, and that she will endure long after currently fashionable and hopelessly provincial American writers are forgotten. An instant classic that will endure, this is a "must-have" title for Susan Sontag collectors. This copy is very prominently and beautifully signed in black pen on the title page by Susan Sontag. It is signed directly on the page, not on a tipped-in page or a bookplate. This title has been out-of-print as a hardcover for a very long time. This is one of very few signed copies of the First Hardcover Edition still available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright, a beauty. Many copies available online have major flaws. A rare signed copy thus. Winner of the MacArthur Genius Grant, the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1977 for "On Photography", the National Book Award in 2000 for "In America", and the Jerusalem Prize in 2001. Shimon Peres, in awarding the Jerusalem Prize, described Sontag as "one of the world's finest writers and greatest minds". One of the most influential and important American writer-intellectuals of the 20th century. A fine collectible copy. (SEE ALSO OTHER SUSAN SONTAG TITLES IN OUR CATALOG) ISBN 0374174431.
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Naipaul, V. S.
HALF A LIFE - Signed Copy of The First American Edition
New York City, NY: Alfred A. Knopf
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Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
715187
5
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220.0
Book Description:
1st Printing. Signed. 228 pages. Published in 2001. The author's thirteenth novel. Now considered a contemporary classic. The first appearance of the title in the United States. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions. V. S. Naipaul's first novel after a hiatus of six years, it is indisputably one of his finest achievements. After a lifetime of literary diligence and greatness that has seen him showered with "every major award bar the Nobel", Naipaul published his new novel. Within two weeks of its publication, he finally did win the Nobel Prize for Literature, a recognition long overdue and richly deserved. "Magic Seeds", the sequel-of-sorts to "Half A Life" (the two novels can be read independently of each other), was published in 2004, and is believed to be his final novel. Many very talented writers have emerged in Naipaul's shadow (and despite the relentless personal campaign that has been waged against him by his former disciple, Paul Theroux). Zadie Smith is surely the most prominent among them right now, but there are so many others. What sets Naipaul apart from all of them is his tough-mindedness, which is easily dismissed as posturing pessimism. There is not a shred of evidence that Naipaul will ever change and mellow nor should we want him to. "The greatest living writer of English prose" (London Observer). Bar none. A "must-have" edition for V. S. Naipaul collectors. This copy is very prominently and beautifully signed in black fountain pen on the title page by V. S. Naipaul. It is signed directly on the page, not on a tipped-in page or a bookplate. This title has been out-of-print as a hardcover for a very long time even though it went into multiple subsequent printings, was a bestseller, and is now highly collectible. This is one of very few signed copies of the First American Edition still available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright, a beauty. Signed Naipauls are rare. He has always been an elusive and reluctant signer; most signed copies of his books are of the Limited Editions (on a tipped-in page). Signed copies of the regular First Editions (on the title page) are actually much more scarce than the latter. A very scarce signed copy thus. Winner of the Booker Prize in 1971 for "In A Free State". Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2001. One of the greatest writers of the 20th century. A fine collectible copy. (SEE ALSO OTHER V. S. NAIPAUL TITLES IN OUR CATALOG) ISBN 0375407375.
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Paton, Alan
Cry, The Beloved Country
Franklin Library, Franklin Center, PA, U.S.A.
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1874410
5
AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE RARE OUT-OF-PRINT FRANKLIN LEATHER ILLUSTRATED BY ROGERS, HOWARD.
Fiction|Political
H
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1978
270.0
Book Description:
A special Limited Edition, this copy SIGNED by AUTHOR Alan Paton in unread Very Fine condition; One of the most famous and important novels in South Africa's history, and an immediate worldwide bestseller when it was published in 1948, Alan Paton's deeply moving story of the Zulu pastor Stephen Kumalo and his son, Absalom, set against the background of a land and a people driven by racial injustice. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather and features gilded, sewn in pages and ribbon marker, simply superb quality, Franklin Library at its best. Illustrated by Rogers, Howard. 8vo
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Lynn, Loretta
Still Woman Enough - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Easton Press, Norwalk, CT, U.S.A.
Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB
Mt. Pleasant, SC, U.S.A.
1874410
5
SIGNED BIOGRAPHY COLLECTIBLE RARE OUT-OF-PRINT LEATHER SEALED SINGER SINGING SONGS
Biography & Autobiography|General
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2002
290.0
Book Description:
A special Limited First Edition of 1,165 copies preceding the trade edition, this one SIGNED by Loretta Lynn. A wonderful copy of this scarce book in As New condition, never taken out of its original shrink-wrap; Sequel to "Coal Miner's Daughter" (#1 bestseller and an Oscar-winning film). Inspiring recollections of this amazing woman including thoughts about her marriage at 13 to Doo Lynn with whom she stayed until he died in 1996. Contains all of the classic Easton Press trimmings: premium leather, silk moiré end leaves, distinctive cover design, hubbed spine, accented in real 22KT gold, satin ribbon page marker, gilded page edges, long-lasting, high quality acid-neutral paper, sewn pages for strength and durability. 8vo
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Updike, John
Bech Is Back - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Alfred A. Knopf, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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Mt. Pleasant, SC, U.S.A.
1874410
5
AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE RARE OUT-OF-PRINT
J
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1982
330.0
Book Description:
An attractive copy of this First Edition/First Printing in unread Fine condition in alike dustjacket, this one SIGNED by author John Updike directly on the title page; Henry Bech, now fifty years old, reflects on his fame, travels the world, marries an Episcopalian divorcée from Westchester, and, as a suprise to all writes a book that becomes a runaway bestseller. 8vo
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Schulz, Charles M.
Happiness is a Warm Puppy - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Determined Productions, Inc, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
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Mt. Pleasant, SC, U.S.A.
1874410
5
COLLECTIBLE BOOKS OUT-OF-PRINT RARE PEANUTS CHARLIE BROWN ILLUSTRATED BY CHARLES SCHULZ.
J
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1962
360.0
Book Description:
A very attractive First Edition/First Printing of cartoonist Charles Schulz' first book in Fine condition, pink pictorial boards in Fine, slightly rubbed pink dust-jacket; Charles Schulz's first book features a series of his irresistable drawings accompanied by a tidbit of wisdom from each of the memorable Peanuts characters, reminding us that we can find happiness in the simple things of life. Prior to the publication of this book Schulz had a syndicated comic strip, but he was catipulted to fame when Happiness made it to the New York Times bestseller list ; B&W Illustrations. Illustrated by Charles Schulz. 24mo
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Updike, John
Bech Is Back - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Alfred A. Knopf, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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Mt. Pleasant, SC, U.S.A.
1874410
5
AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE RARE OUT-OF-PRINT
J
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F
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1982
380.0
Book Description:
An attractive copy of this numbered First Edition/First Printing, limited to 500 copies (this one being #78) in unread Fine condition in alike dustjacket and original slip-case, this one SIGNED by author John Updike directly on the limitation page; Henry Bech, now fifty years old, reflects on his fame, travels the world, marries an Episcopalian divorcée from Westchester, and, as a suprise to all writes a book that becomes a runaway bestseller. 8vo
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Milosz, Czeslaw (Author) & Merton, Thomas (Co-Author)
STRIVING TOWARDS BEING: THE LETTERS OF THOMAS MERTON AND CZESLAW MILOSZ - Rare Signed Copy
New York City, NY: Farrar, Straus & Giroux
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www.modernrare.com
Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
715187
5
J
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440.0
Book Description:
1st Printing. Signed. 178 pages. Published in 1997. Retrospective collection of letters. One of the greatest books of the 20th century. The First Hardcover Edition. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions. Presents in its entirety the correspondence between two of the greatest souls (not just minds, not just creative powers, not just celebrities) of the 20th century, which is nothing less than a thoughtful and emotionally committed examination of our time, our humanity, and our future. "Written from 1958 to 1968, they trace the friendship and fascinating arguments between the Trappist monk Thomas Merton and Czeslaw Milosz, the poet who was later exiled from his native Poland and went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. The quest to make sense out of the human condition is the bridge between their worlds of literature and religion, and the two men have a lot to say to one another. Is humanity inherently good? Can art save us from ourselves? Can war be justified? These letters are worth reading strictly for the quality of the writing and the thinking, but they are also valuable as literary biography and cultural history" (Booklist). "The rare opportunity to share an intimate conversation of singular poetic depth is touching, from Merton's awkward first approach after reading Milosz's 'The Captive Mind' to a long silence after intense discussion of the Berkeley Free Speech Movement to the abrupt ending just before Merton's sudden death. Readers with an interest in either Milosz or Merton will find much of value here. They nurtured each other, and their 10-year correspondence is a sacrament of 'the church of friends' named by Merton at the very end" (Steve Schroeder). Intensely moving and quietly wise, it is the kind of book that can actually help make one become a better person. A "must-have" title for Czeslaw Milosz and Thomas Merton collectors. This copy is very prominently and beautifully signed in blue pen on the title page by Czeslaw Milosz. It is signed directly on the page, not on a tipped-in page or a bookplate. He signed vertically, making his signature stand out on the page even more beautifully. This title has been out-of-print as a hardcover for a very long time even though it was a surprise bestseller and went into multiple subsequent printings. This is the only signed copy available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright, a beauty. Un-signed copies command as much as (an incredible) $500 online because the first run is now very scarce. A rare signed copy thus. Czeslaw Milosz won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1980. Two of the greatest writer/thinkers of the 20th century. A fine collectible copy. (SEE ALSO OTHER CZESLAW MILOSZ TITLES IN OUR CATALOG) ISBN 0374271003.
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Schulz, Charles M.
Happiness is a Warm Puppy - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Determined Productions, Inc, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
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Mt. Pleasant, SC, U.S.A.
1874410
5
COLLECTIBLE BOOKS OUT-OF-PRINT RARE PEANUTS CHARLIE BROWN ILLUSTRATED BY CHARLES SCHULZ.
J
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1962
460.0
Book Description:
A very attractive First Edition/First Printing of cartoonist Charles Schulz' first book in Fine condition, pink pictorial boards in Fine pink dust-jacket; Charles Schulz's first book features a series of his irresistable drawings accompanied by a tidbit of wisdom from each of the memorable Peanuts characters, reminding us that we can find happiness in the simple things of life. Prior to the publication of this book Schulz had a syndicated comic strip, but he was catipulted to fame when Happiness made it to the New York Times bestseller list ; B&W Illustrations. Illustrated by Charles Schulz. 24mo
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