Knopf, 2009. First Edition. Hardcover. Knopf nameplate signed by Achebe on flyleaf. This is an as-new first edition of Achebe's second-to-last book, a collection of personal essays from his life in Nigeria and America, particularly concerning the then-newly elected President Obama and what that election meant for African-Americans. This is... More
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
Harper, 2015. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Inscribed by Albom directly on flyleaf, not bookplate. Jacket has some small scratches on back cover, but book appears uncracked and unread. This is a very handsome signed edition by the author of Tuesdays with Morrie. More
Scribner's, 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. Missing dust jacket. Inscribed by the author on flyleaf: "For the students and library of the Lincoln Park High School. Tariq Ali, Chicago, 2008/November" More
Farrar & Rinehart, 1938. First Edition. Cloth. Missing dust jacket. Minor rubbing at corners and ends of spine. This is a stated first edition of the classic novel of the American Civil War. More
Crown, 1978. First Edition. Cloth. Inscribed on flyleaf: "Best wishes, Steve Allen." This is a signed first edition (second printing) of Steve Allen's scripts for his PBS series, Meeting of Minds, in which historical figures played by actors met to discuss their lives, world events, and be interviewed by Allen... More
Harper Collins, 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. Small stain on front cover and rubbing on spine. This is a signed first edition of Allende's bestselling literary memoir, translated from the Spanish by Margaret Sayers. A highly collectible copy by one of the best-loved Chilean writers of this century. Ms. Allende also... More
Viking Press, 1965. First American Edition, 1st Printing. Hardcover. In protective overwrap. Written by great satirical novelist Kingsley Amis under the Tanner pseudonym (Tanner is M's chief of staff in Fleming's bond novels), this is a humorous guide to living the James Bond lifestyle without the requisite license to kill... More
McSweeney's, 2010. First Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover with paper band wrapped around. Band shows a little wear at the base of the spine, but otherwise in very good condition. A collection of literary humor pieces by everyone from Jon Stewart to Ernest Hemingway, edited and selected by legendary producer, director, and... More
Walt Disney Productions, 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. This is a stated first edition collection of classic Disney animation, including frame-by-frame storyboards for certain features. Solidly bound, nice and tight. Cover has some sunning on spine, a few stains, and some sticker residue. Interior is bright and clean. More
University of California, 1996. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. This is a first printing of the posthumous collection of essays from influential architecture critic Banham. Jacket has some curling at edges, book is near fine. More
University of California, 1984. First Edition. Cloth. Association copy. Inscribed on title page: "For Victor Cassidy -- I'm glad this introduced us. Mary Barnard, September 26, 1987." Barnard was a celebrated poet, biographer, and translator. Her tutelage under Ezra Pound and friendship with William Carlos Williams, Marianne Moore, and other... More
Houghton Mifflin, 1935. First Edition. Cloth. Missing dust jacket. Slight fraying at top and bottom of spine cloth. Some soiling at hinges. Previous owner's name and date on flyleaf. This is a first edition of Barnes' romantic novel which was later adapted into a play by Cornelia Otis Skinner. More
Tor, 2013. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. This is a signed first printing of Bear's hit fantasy novel. In fine condition all around. More
Drawn and Quarterly, 2009. 1st Edition. Hardcover. This is the Drawn & Quarterly's retrospective of Canadian mixed media artist and illustrator Bell's lively work. More
Viking Press, 1970. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. In protective overwrap. Saul Bellow is the only author to win three National Book Awards, for The Adventures of Augie March, Herzog, and this book, Mr. Sammler's Planet. This is a first printing of the Chicago author's timeless novel of an aging... More
Harper Collins, 1993. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. This is a first printing of Bernhard's fictionalized memoir, signed by the legendary actress on title page. More
Farrar , Straus and Giroux, 1968. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. This is a rare first printing of Berryman's National Book Award-winning continuation of his Dream Songs cycle. Like his previous work, 77 Dream Songs which won the Pulitzer Prize, His Toy is one of the definitive volumes of narrative... More
Knopf, 1976. First Edition. Cloth. Missing dust jacket. Maroon boards with gilt lettering on spine. Large scratch across front cover, otherwise very good. This is a first edition of Bettelheim's psychological study of fairy tales and the importance of children's literature in helping children cope with their emotions and the world. More
Fortress Press, 1995. First Edition. Cloth. Slight tears to edges of dust jacket. This is a 695-page first edition of Betz's scholarly examination of the Biblical Sermon on the Mount. Part of Fortress's influential Hermeneia series of Biblical commentaries. More
Graywolf Press, 2014. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. This is a signed first printing of Eula Biss' remarkable study of fear, medicine, government, and our own bodies through the lens of motherhood and literary criticism. A bold, difficult to categorize book for fans of (and blurbed by) Maggie Nelson and... More
Random House, 2018. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. This is a signed first printing of Bloom's 2018 novel. More
Riverhead Books, 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. First edition, sixth printing. As signed first editions of Bloom's landmark Shakespeare biography are quite rare and sought after, we find it notable that this edition is signed by Bloom directly to the title page rather than on a tipped-in bookplate. A rare and... More
