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
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
McSweeney's, 2010. First Edition. Hardcover. Flat signed by Apatow on title page. 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... More
New York: Broom Publishing, 1923. First Edition. Boards. 8vo. 8.25"x6.5". Blue boards with vellum spine. Gilt lettering on spine. Original dust jacket. Four woodblock illustrations by Andre Derain. Translated and with notes by Matthew Josephson. 158 pp. 1.5" chip on jacket spine header and 1/8" loss midway down jacket spine. Other... 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
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
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
Dog Ear Press, 1987. First Edition. Paperback. This is a first edition of the underrated Mainer's 1987 collection of stories, inscribed on the flyleaf to "Boland, one of my friend's best mans. 5/19/93" More
Viking Press, 2011. First Edition. This is a signed first edition of T.C. Boyle's novel of environmental violence. As thoughtful and provocative as all of Boyle's work. A handsome volume in fine condition. More
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1962. First Edition. Cloth. 8vo. 8.5"x5.75". Beige cloth. Pictorial dust jacket. 205 pp. Edge wear to jacket, including 1/2" chip at footer of jacket spine. Price clipped. Signed on front free endpaper. This is a signed first edition of legendary Chicago bookseller Brent's memoir. Brent was the proprietor... More
Rhino Books, 1984. First Edition. Paperback. A scarce paperback from Rhino Records with many photos and bios of British Invasion bands, both beloved and forgotten. Front cover has a large crease, and edges have some general wear and tear all around. More
University of Toronto Press, 1970. First Edition. Cloth. Association copy. Light loss on spine. Some pencil notes in back cover and a some underlining in pencil throughout by original owner. This is a wonderful signed first edition of literary criticism by the late scholar Buitenhuis. Includes a typed and signed... More
New York: Scribner's, 1886. 1st edition, 2nd issue. Cloth. 8vo. 8.5"x7". Brown decorative cloth with red and gilt lettering and embossments. Illustrations by Reginald B. Birch. 209 pp. plus advertisements. Ex library. Withdrawal stamp on top block edge and inside front cover. Header and footer of spine scuffed. Corners rubbed. Discoloration... More
Scribner's, 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. This is a first edition of the late First Lady's memoir, signed on the publisher's bookplate on flyleaf. More
New York: Random House, 1951. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. 8vo. 8.25"x5.5". Beige cloth. Dust jacket. 181 pp. Minor edge wear to jacket. 1/4" tear (no loss) top edge of back cover. Tight and clean. This is a first printing of Capote's second novel, inspired by his childhood treehouse in Alabama. More
Random House, 1965. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. This is a true first edition of Capote's landmark book, stated on copyright page and with 1/66 on front flap and "Publishers of the American College Dictionary and The Modern Library" on rear flap. Book is in very good condition with lightly... More
Harper and Brothers, 1882/1885. First Edition. Hardcover. Initials JMT written in ink inside both back covers. Both spines are cracked, but no pages are loose. Comes with a handwritten note found tucked into Farm Ballads: "Belonged to Andrew H. Shaw, my father. They were old when he bought them. Farm... More
Viking Press, 1993. First Edition. Boards. Inscribed by both Chicago and Woodman on title page. This book comprises the paintings and prose of legendary artist Judy Chicago with photographs from her husband Donald Woodman from their 8 year (1985-1993) exploration of the Holocaust and their Jewish heritage. The Holocaust Project... More
Harmony Books, 1993. First Edition. Hardcover. This is a signed first edition of Chopra's bestselling study of the spiritual component of the aging process and why people who look old didn't believe in themselves hard enough. More
