University of Chicago Press, 1978. Hardcover. Some scuffs and tears to dust jacket corners. Previous owner's name on flyleaf. This is sociologist Anderson's out-of-print ethnographic study of the "men on the corner" in Chicago's low-income black neighborhoods. More
Harper and Row, 1970. First Edition. Cloth. Some shelf wear and rubbing at corners and edges of dust jacket. This is a stated first edition of Gitlin and Hollander's humanist study of Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. Studs Terkel called it "an overwhelmingly beautiful book." More
Paris Art Center, 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. In French and English. Exhibition catalogue from the 1983 Paris show and 1985-86 Chicago show at the Museum of Science and Industry. More
Seabury Press, 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. This is a first edition of Chicago social scientist Greeley's out-of-print study of neighborhoods, both in the abstract and practical sense. In protective overwrap. More
University of Chicago Press, 2008/2012. First Edition. Hardcover. Shelf wear to edges of dust jacket, otherwise very good all around. The rediscovery of The Chicagoan magazine, a short-lived counterpart to The New Yorker, was an exciting moment for us residents of the Windy City, exciting enough to lead to the... More
William B. Eerdman's Publishing Company, 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. This is a first edition of Holli and Green's contemporary study of the historic 1983 Chicago mayoral election that put the great Harold Washington, Chicago's first African-American mayor, in office. Signed by Holli on flyleaf. More
University of Illinois Press, 1988. First Edition. Cloth. This is a first edition study of an oft-overlooked facet of Chicago's labor history. More
Crown, 1950. First Edition. Cloth. Missing dust jacket. Cloth ripped at top left of front cover. This is a first edition, fourth printing of Lait and Mortimer's cheeky collection of true Chicago crime stories. More
Lakeside Press. Low, Joseph. Paperback. Stamped several times with the name "M. Larson." This is a curious illustrated history of book binding and restoration as well as a promotion for Lakeside Press' own hand bindery services. Lakeside Press was a Chicago specialty press that produced fine limited editions in its... More
Watson-Guptil Publications, 2000. Paperback. Minor shelf wear to bottom edge. This is a revised edition of Lowe's great architectural and cultural history book with over 270 photos and prints. Inscribed by Lowe on half title. More
Loyola University Press, 1977. First Edition. Paperback. This is a first edition of Chicago sociologist Marciniak's thorough study of the East Humboldt Park neighborhood. With maps and images. Out of print. Numbered sticker on front cover. More
Cuneo Press, 1927. First Edition. Hardcover. Signed and numbered 84 of 250. Strip of spine is peeled, and corners are frayed. Pages 38-40 bear the extensive notes of the previous owner. This is a curious limited run book, both a history of early printing presses in Chicago and a sampling... More
Indiana University Press, 1999. Cloth. This is the expanded edition of Middleton's handsome book about the Chicago South Shore Line train, featuring over 250 photos, maps, and schematics. A must-have for enthusiasts of Chicago transportation or railroad history. More
Arcadia, 2004. Paperback. Part of the Arcadia "Images of America" series. Signed by historian Ogorek on half title. More
Peacock Publishing Company, 1893. Boards. In German. This is a very rare German language souvenir guide to the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Each page has a large photo from the fair and text in German. Bound in cloth and boards, with intact front cover pastedown, which is unusual. The binding... More
University of Chicago Press, 1984. First Edition. Cloth. This is a first edition sociological study of eight Chicago neighborhoods, focusing on "decline, gentrification, or stability in the face of high and low crime rates and minority presence." More
New Press, 1999. Paperback. Inscribed on title page "To Frankie, Studs Terkel." This is a signed reprint of the legendary Chicago journalist's 1980 collection of interviews about the concept of "the American Dream." Featuring interviews with a diverse range of Americans from KKK members to immigrants, Studs' empathetic, no-nonsense masterpiece... More
New Press, 2003. Hardcover. Second edition, inscribed by the legendary Chicago journalist. This is one of Terkel's final oral histories before passing away in 2008. Terkel won the Pulitzer Prize in 1985 and was rightfully considered one of the 20th century's greatest American writers. More
New Press, 1992. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. This is a first printing of Studs Terkel's landmark report on the state of race relations in America, signed by Studs on half title. In fine condition, with minor rubbing on dust jacket. More
New Press, 2007. First Edition. Hardcover. In flawless condition. Inscribed by the legendary Chicago journalist: "To Craig: Here's to a world of peace, grace and beauty. Studs Terkel." This is Terkel's second memoir and his final book before passing away in 2008. Terkel won the Pulitzer Prize in 1985 and... More
Wieboldt's Department Store. Original wraps. No date, but presumably between 1910-1920. At time of listing, we were unable to find other copies of this book for sale online. This is a promotional children's Christmas activity book from the defunct Chicago department store Wieboldt's. Barely any wear and tear save for... More
Riverview Publications, 1987. Cloth. This is the 1984 revised collectors edition, numbered 1045 out of 5000 copies. A photographic retrospective of Chicago's world-famous Riverview amusement park. Hardcover copies of this lovely photo book are quite scarce. Minor edgewear to jacket, and edition number stamp on flyleaf. More