This volume is in Very Fine condition and a beautiful example of this James Lee Burke novel. The dust-jacket is also in Very Fine condition and it is not price-clipped. It is a First Edition and a First Printing. It is signed directly on the otherwise blank page following the ffep page by Mr. Burke. This is one of the novels in the 'Dave Robicheaux' series. Each novel stands alone and they do not have to be read in the order in which they were published. James Lee Burke stands head and shoulders over most writers of mysteries and thrillers. His method of writing is almost lyrical at times and ... View More...
James Lee Burke is one of our finest living novelists. His books are not just mysteries and this work is completely different. His books are written in a literary style that is both unique and beautiful. This novel is somewhat unusual for Mr. Burke. The volume was acquired in Burke's hometown of New Iberia, Louisiana from the bookstore that he so often mentions in his novels. The book is signed by the author directly on the title page. This is the First United Kingdom Edition as well as the First printing and seems to be fairly scarce. The book is brand new and in very fine condition. The dust... View More...
Very near fine proof. The seventh book in this popular suspense series. An Irene Kelly Mystery. Uncorrected proofs are published in very small quantities before the first edition and are therefore more scarce than the first edition. A terrific story and a fine uncorrected proof. There is a very slight crease to the top right corner of the front panel. It is almost invisible and very light. Nicholas Parrish kills for pleasure. Now he wants to make a deal: His death sentence for a body.Parrish claims that the body is buried in the remote Sierra Nevada mountains. If Parrish will lead the authorit... View More...
Here is one of the three Great classics from the "Beat" writers. They are Naked Lunch by William Burroughs, On the Road by Jack Kerouac, and Howl by Allen Ginsberg. Although this title is originally dated 1959 on the copyright page of the first hardcover as well as this paperback first,I have been made to understand that due to the suppression of the book it was not actually published until 1962 in the first edition. Naked Lunch is a work of depraved genius. This copy of the book is near fine with clean red coating to all edges and some very light soiling of the wraps, most noticeable on the b... View More...
Just Reduced by $500.00 Samuel Butler's 'Hudibras' is a literary treasure by any estimation. It concerns the English Civil War and it was intended to ridicule the Presbyterians, Dissenters, and others who had fought against the crown in the conflict between Charles I and Oliver Cromwell. It was published shortly after the restoration of Charles II and the poem had immense popularity at the time. This set is an extremely rare offering as it contains all three volumes (1663-1664-1678) in the first edition and the first issue. I have found no other copies of this set currently available and the A... View More...
Fine Proof advance copy published before the First edition. Advance Reading Copies are printed before the First edition in very limited quantities and are always more rare than the First edition. Scientist and Poet Gerald Callahan reveals what science has uncovered about us- where we begin, how we grow, why we die, and what comes afterward. This process is a crucial part of our identity. Wonderful read on complex and fascinating issues.Tight and unread. View More...
This book Extrapolates the philosophy of Confucius and applies it to modern times. It was Written by a former Mathematics teacher with parents as well as their children in mind. It was Signed and dated for me by the author at the Fort Worth bookshow in October 2005. This volume is in as new condition and it is in a trade paperback (large) format. Readable and informative this volume can be a life-changing experience. The author says in his preface that "In the dawn of a new millenium, we stand at a fork in the road. One path leads to conflict and turmoil and has already destroyed the World Tra... View More...
This is a wonderful book for children ages 6 and up. It will also be enjoyed by adults who are interested in unique items. The size of the book is full quarto 12" tall and 10 1/2" wide. It is something of a 3d book because virtually every page has a packet or envelope to be opened. There are terrific illustrations and an actual compass as part of the front cover. It is decorated with faux rubies (not real) and it is a luscious volume. The book is in Fine condition and all of the internals are present. The publisher writes: "Piratetology was allegedly found in an old sea chest by divers searchi... View More...
This outstanding mystery is an Advance Reader's copy published before the First Edition in August 2002. These advance reading copies are printed in very small quantities for the purposes of authors and publishers to check and correct anything that may need to be changed before the First edition is published. This advance copy is in Mass Market Paperback format and it is in Fine condition. No bumped corners, no creases to the spine and it has clearly never been read before. On a remote sheep station in the Australian Outback, a murder occurs and suspicion falls on the outsider, Linda Condrick. ... View More...
In a beautifully rendered portrait, ex-president Jimmy Carter remembers the Christmas days of his Plains boyhood. Memories such as his father's egg-nog, community gift-giving, the school Nativity pageant, the fireworks, and the children's house decorations. This is the First edition and First printing of this wonderful little book and it is signed by President Carter directly on the title page. This work would make a wonderful gift or a very nice addition to a book collection. It is in as new condition. Illustrated by Amy Carter. View More...
This is the advance reading copy of this title and it precedes the first edition. The publisher's promotional sheet is still present with the book. The ARC ( Advance Reading Copy) is in very fine condition and has never been read. This is a debut collection of chilling stories that will truly take hold of your imagination. Very edgy and entertaining! View More...
This is Michael Chefitz's second novel bound in manuscript form. The book is in beautiful condition. It is quarto in size(11" tall and just over 8" wide) and these are the Advance Uncorrected Proofs. Chefitz's previous novel 'The Seventh Telling', a bestseller. dealt with the discipline of the Kabbalah in it's genuine form and this novel deals with the teaching of the Torah in the same way. I know that those words make it sound like a book of non-fiction, but this is a true novel based on real experiences in the teaching of the Torah.This is a remarkable piece of modern Judaica in a pre-first ... View More...
From the author of 'The Hunt for Red October' and other great adventure story.First edition of this Clancy classic. Book is Very Good with a perfectly clean textblock. Dustjacket is also Very Good. This is another Tom Clancy adventure thriller. It is from the time that Tom Clancy actually wrote his own books. A great plot and a compelling read. View More...
This is a wonderful and rare item for the Tom Clancy collector. This Proof, which is pre-First-Edition, is Very Near fine and appears to be unread. There is some very light dusting to the bottom edge but this is a really nice copy. The scans do not do the book justice, as the colors of the wraps do not scan well. The volume is in the format of a Trade Paperback as almost all Proofs are.The novel is, of course, written in Mr. Clancy's fast and gripping style. It is another great adventure story from the man who gave us 'The Hunt for Red October' and 'Red Storm Rising'. A great collectible item.... View More...
"Patriot Games" is Tom Clancy's third novel. This volume is a Very near fine copy of the this international bestseller. Otherwise the book is beautiful and Very clean. Clancy's first novel was "The Hunt for Red October". It was published in 1984 and was an instant international bestseller, selling 350,000 hardcovers and 3,000,000 paperbacks. His second novel was "Red Storm Rising" also became an international best seller. This copy of "Patriot Games" is in Excellent condition. This book is filled with the exceptional realism and authenticity that distinguished his first two books. Of course, t... View More...
Just Reduced! This Beautiful and Very Fine two volume set is a descriptive catalog of the Library accumulated by famed collector C.H.Clarke. It is a Privately Printed Limited Edition of 100 copies and and this copy is number 8. The books are gorgeously bound in three-quarter leather over marbled boards with Fine endpapers of marbled design that match the covers.The books are Royal quarto in size (quite large) and the endpapers are hand-painted.. There are sewn in silk bookribbons and the ribbon in volume one is unattached but fully present. The spines are leather and are decorated profusely in... View More...
This book is New and has never been read. It is in very fine condition and it makes a great presentation. The novel, which was a New York Times bestseller, is a true epic of the 'Fantastical'. At 782 pages this is a large volume. The book is signed and dated by the author directly on the title page. The year is 1806. England is at war with Napoleon and it has been hundreds of years since practical magic has faded into the nation's past. But scholars suddenly discover that one practicing magician still remains, the reclusive Mr. Norrell. Challenged to demonstrate his powers, Norrell causes the ... View More...
This is the Advance Reading Copy of this terrific book. The ARC is published before the First edition in very small quantities and is therefore always more rare than the first edition. This book is in the format of a large trade paperback and it is in fine condition but for the tiniest bit of shelfwear. A beautiful copy! This book is New and has never been read. It is in very fine condition and it makes a great presentation. The novel, which was a New York Times bestseller, is a true epic of the 'Fantastical'. At 782 pages this is a large volume. The year is 1806. England is at war with Napole... View More...
This volume is a virtually new first edition of 'Living History'. The book itself is in fine condition with all corners square. The dustjacket is also in fine condition and it is not price-clipped. Few beyond Hillary Clinton's friends and family have ever heard her account of her amazing journey. In this book she writes with candor, humor and passion about her upbringing in middle-class America in the 1950's and her transformation from 'Goldwater Girl' to student activist and to controversial First Lady. It is also a chronicle of her life with Bill Clinton, a thirty year adventure in love and ... View More...
Here we have a great item for the Artemis Fowl collector. The UK First Editions and First Printings of the first Three books in series. The titles are: Artemis Fowl, Artemis Fowl;The Arctic Incident, and Artemis Fowl;The Eternity Code. The books are each beautifully signed on the title page and they are in Very Fine unread condition. Included with the set is the original contest flyer that was issued with the first volume. There is much buzz in the book trade regarding these titles. Although these books were primarily written for young adults, as in the case of Harry Potter they can also be en... View More...
