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 about The Education of a British-Protected Child; Essays
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 about The Death of Jayson Porter
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 about The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto
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 about The Duel; Pakistan on the flight path of American power
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 about Action at Aquila
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 about Meeting of Minds; The complete scripts, with illustrations, of the amazingly successful PBS-TV...
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 about Paula
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 about I Found This Funny; My Favorite Pieces of Humor and Some That May Not Be Funny at All
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 about Walt Disney Magic Moments
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 about A Critic Writes
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 about Assault on Mount Helicon; A Literary Memoir
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 about Edna His Wife
Chronicle, 2004. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. This is a first printing of Baseman's collection of grotesque pop art. Book is very good with some minor bumping to corners. Jacket is fair with a number of tears and a curling top edge. More about Dumb Luck
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 about Shattered Pillars
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 about Mr. Sammler's Planet
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 about Love, Love, and Love
Farrar , Straus and Giroux, 1973. First Edition. Cloth. This is a lovely first edition of Berryman's posthumously published novel. Features an introduction by Saul Bellow. A treat for fans of Berryman's poetry looking to collect some of his lesser known works. In protective overwrap. More about Recovery
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 about The Uses of Enchantment; The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales
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 about On Immunity; An Innoculation
Random House, 2018. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. This is a signed first printing of Bloom's 2018 novel. More about White Houses
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 about Shakespeare; The Invention of the Human
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 about Too Hot & Other Maine Stories
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 about When the Killing's Done
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 about Rock Explosion; The British Invasion in Photos 1962-1967
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 about The Grasping Imagination: The American Writings of Henry James