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...
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.
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.
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"
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Tor, 2013. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. This is a signed first printing of Bear's hit fantasy novel. In fine condition all around.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
Random House, 2018. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. This is a signed first printing of Bloom's 2018 novel.
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...
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"
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.
