A Mild Form of Madness
Walton Street Publishing, 2011. First Edition. Paperback. This is a signed and numbered (1516/3500) first edition of Chicago author and self-publisher Rimsky's first novel. More
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Etching and Other Graphic Arts; An illustrated treatise
John Lane, 1914. Hardcover. No dust jacket. This is a layman's guide to etching, with many illustrations by the author and others. Bookseller stamp inside back cover, otherwise near fine. More
The Death of Jayson Porter
Jump at the Sun/Hyperion, 2008. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Signed first printing of Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Adoff's young adult novel in verse. Remainder mark on bottom edge. More
The Myth of the Virgin of Guadalupe
American Atheist Press, 1987. Paperback. This is a rare book of humorous comics by Mexican satirical cartoonist Rius debunking the Virgin of Guadalupe legend. Small stain on front cover, and top of spine has a slight tear, otherwise very good. More
Space, Time and Architecture; The growth of a new tradition
Harvard University Press, 1962. Hardcover. Missing dust jacket. This is the scarce 1962 reprint of Giedion's 1941 theoretical architecture volume. Small scratches on cover, a light stain on spine, and corners are bumped. More
Direct Wax Sculpture
Chilton Book Co, 1969. First Edition. Cloth. Stated first edition of artist Eliscu's guide to techniques and examples of this Renaissance medium. Pages are a little wrinkled, and jacket has some scratches and edge wear. More
Principles of Color Sensitometry
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, 1974. Hardcover. This is an academic text outlining the theories behind color photography and film, such as they were in 1974. More
Studi di critica boiardesca
Federico & Ardia, 1994. Paperback. In Italian. This is a critical study of Italian Renaissance poet Matteo Maria Boiardo. Stain on front cover and some edge wear. More
Selected Poems
Progress Publishers, 1981. Hardcover. In Russian and English. This is a scarce collection of poems by Soviet Tatar poet Jalil who was executed by Nazis in 1944. With original silk ribbon attached. Corners are rather bumped. More
Love's Aspects; The World's Greatest Love Poems
International Collectors Library. Hardcover. This is a limited edition reprint of the classic from International Collectors Library. Complete with insert and ribbon. ICL books were published in octavo format from the 1940s-1980s and bound in faux leather with gilt lettering and decoration, each volume based on a specific classic book... More
The Armory Wars: In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 Ultimate Edition
Boom! Studios, 2012. Cloth. This is a special collectors edition graphic novel collection adapting the second sci-fi concept album of the progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria, written by frontman Sanchez. Printed in a very limited run and quite scarce. Missing dust jacket. More
Natural Beauty
Damiani, 2013. Hardcover. This is a collection of Houston's nature-inspired portraits of many celebrities and models published to raise environmental awareness. This copy is inscribed by Houston on the flyleaf and includes a letter of invitation to the exhibition opening tucked inside, bearing an additional signature. Jacket has a small... More
Fernando Botero: Drawings and Watercolors
Rizzoli, 1993. Hardcover. In shrink wrap. This is an unopened and rather scarce retrospective of Columbian contemporary artist Botero's work. More
Michael Jackson: Superstar!
Childrens Press, 1984. Hardcover. This is a scarce non-library copy of this biography of Michael Jackson for children. More
I Need More
2.13.61, 1997. Paperback. In shrink wrap. This is a very scarce first edition of Iggy Pop's self-deprecating autobiography published by Henry Rollins. Says David Bowie of this book, "A genuine rock action account of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory." More
Shoot Them Down! The Flying Saucer Air Wars of 1952
2007. Paperback. This is a thorough self-published tome about "the sinister interaction between the American Military Aviation Force and unidentified flying objects." Another quote from the jacket copy: "Satisfying all three requirements for a 'Pulitzer Prize,' Feschino could be awarded the same for this book... but he won't. Flatly, because... More
John Cage: Composed in America
University of Chicago Press, 1994. First Edition, First Printing. Paperback. This is a first printing of the collection of essays exploring the "other" John Cage: the artist, poet, Buddhist, and much more than a composer. Some slight curling at edges. More
Arundel
International Collectors Library. Hardcover. This is a limited edition reprint of the classic from International Collectors Library. Complete with insert and ribbon. ICL books were published in octavo format from the 1940s-1980s and bound in faux leather with gilt lettering and decoration, each volume based on a specific classic book... More
Hard Bop: Jazz and black music 1955-1965
Oxford University Press, 1992. Hardcover. In shrink wrap. This is a scarce edition of Rosenthal's study of the most influential decade of jazz history. More
Fun in a Chinese Laundry
Columbus Books, 1987. Paperback. This is a scarce reprint of the 1965 original. Film director Von Sterngerg's autobiography and industry expose was quite controversial in its day. More
Treasure Island / Kidnapped / The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde / Weir of Hermiston / The Master of Ballantrae / The Black Arrow
Barnes and Noble Books, 1992. Leather bound. This is a limited edition collection of Stevenson's best-loved works bound in green leather with gilt edges, gilt lettering and decoration, hubbed spine, and a gold silk ribbon. In fine, uncracked condition. More
Set of 13 Programmed Classics Limited Editions
Programmed Classics. Hardcover. No date given, but 1960s. This is a set of 13 volumes from the Programmed Classics 16 volume set. All books in fine condition, most uncracked. Bound in dark green faux leather with gilt lettering and decoration. Contains the following volumes: Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Selected Poems of Byron... More
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hydes
Peebles Classic Library. Hardcover. Bound in dark blue faux leather with gilt lettering and design on spine and cover. Part of the Peebles Classic Library set. No date given, but likely 1970s. More
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Peebles Classic Library. Hardcover. Bound in dark blue faux leather with gilt lettering and design on spine and cover. Part of the Peebles Classic Library set. No date given, but likely 1970s. More
