Titles starting with Q from James Pepper Rare Books, Inc.

East Sussex, England: S.B. Publications, 1999. First Edition. Paperback Original. Signed and inscribed by the author, Sandy Hernu, and by the book’s subject, actor Desmond Llewelyn (1913 - 1999), best known for his role as the character Q, the inimitable ‘gadget master’ of many of the James Bond films, with his last appearance as Q in the 1999 release The World Is Not Enough with Pierce Brosnan as Bond. The inscription reads: “To Nicholas, best wishes. Desmond Llewelyn.” Sally Hernu’s signature... more information

New York: Dutton, 1972. First Edition.. Signed presentation copy inscribed by the author, Rudolph Wurlitzer to film director and actor Paul Bartel. Inscribed: “For Paul. For me, this is my best one. Rudy.” Fine in a very good dust jacket dust jacket with a small chip and tear at foot of spine. Paul Bartel was the creator of a body of quirky and imaginative feature films including some that have become cult classics such as Eating Raoul, Scenes from the Class Struggle In Beverly Hills, Death Race 2000, ... more information

New York: Arbor House, 1985. First Edition. Inscribed and signed by the author, Gerald Petievich, to writer Wayne Warga. Inscribed: “To my pal Wayne, with best wishes to a fellow author. Gerald Petievich. 9/1/85.” Fine bright copy in a near fine dust jacket with a bit of edge wear to the top edge of the rear panel. From the library of journalist and novelist Wayne Warga. The youngest editor at Life Magazine at age 25, Warga reported on John F. Kennedy’s race for the Presidency, and went on to cover t... more information

New York: Arbor House, 1985. First Edition. Paperbound. Advance review copy with the publisher’s dated notice laid in. Inscribed and signed by the author, Gerald Petievich, to writer Wayne Warga. Inscribed: “To Wayne, a friend and fellow novelist. Best wishes. Gerald Petievich. 8/31/84.” Fine in printed wrappers. From the library of journalist and novelist Wayne Warga. The youngest editor at Life Magazine at age 25, Warga reported on John F. Kennedy’s race for the Presidency, and went on to cover t... more information

New York: Times Books, 1981. Signed by Mercedes McCambridge on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Known as an actor’s actor for her remarkable performances this is a revealing autobiography. McCambridge won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1949 for her performance in All the King’s Men. A good friend of James Dean with whom she appeared in Giant. In a long time time working relationship with Orson Welles, McCambridge details her work with him in the class... more information

New York: Times Books, 1981. First Edition. Signed by the author / actress Mercedes McCambridge: “To a survivor, Mercedes McCambridge.” Illustrated. Very good copy with a touch of use in a very good bright dust jacket with a few tiny tears. The autobiography of actress Mercedes McCambridge who appeared in such classic films as Giant, Suddenly Last Summer, A Touch of Evil, A Farewell to Arms, the demon’s voice in The Exorcist, and winner of an Oscar for her work in All the King’s Men. ... more information

London/Melbourne: Andersen Press/Hutchinson of Australia, 1980. First Edition. Previous owner’s inscription. About fine in illustrated boards without dust jacket as issued. A children’s book. ... more information

New York: Miramax Books / Hyperion, 2006. First Edition. Paperbound. Signed by the author / screenwriter, Peter Morgan on the half-title, and inscribed: “Best wishes, Pete Morgan.” Includes the complete screenplay for the critically acclaimed film The Queen, written by Peter Morgan, directed by Stephen Frears, starring Helen Mirren as HM Queen Elizabeth II, Michael Sheen as Prime Minister Tony Blair, James Cromwell as Prince Philip, Sylvia Syms as HM The Queen Mother, and Alex Jennings as Prince Charle... more information

London: BIM Distribuzione & Canal+, 2006. First Edition. Specially printed for distribution to members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences in consideration for nomination of the Best Screenplay. 96 page shooting script for the critically acclaimed film The Queen, written by Peter Morgan, directed by Stephen Frears, starring Helen Mirren as HM Queen Elizabeth II, Michael Sheen as Prime Minister Tony Blair, James Cromwell as Prince Philip, Sylvia Syms as HM The Queen Mother, and Alex Jennings a... more information

London: BIM Distribuzione & Canal+, 2006. First Edition. Specially printed for distribution to members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences in consideration for nomination of the Best Screenplay. 96 page shooting script for the critically acclaimed film The Queen, written by Peter Morgan, directed by Stephen Frears, starring Helen Mirren as HM Queen Elizabeth II, Michael Sheen as Prime Minister Tony Blair, James Cromwell as Prince Philip, Sylvia Syms as HM The Queen Mother, and Alex Jennings a... more information

New York: Venture/George Braziller, 1965. First Edition - American. Illustrated by Grambs Miller. Fine fresh copy in a very good plus slightly used price-clipped dust jacket with some minor edge wear. ... more information

Boston: Beacon Press, 1987. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author: “Michael, Best wishes - Judy Grahn.” Fine copy in a near fine dust jacket with a hint of fading to the spine and very minor edge wear. A work of poetry and dramatic narrative. ... more information

New York: Putnam, 1964. First Edition - American. Near fine copy with a faint trace of a 1/4” dampstain to the bottom edge of the spine in a very good dust jacket with a trace of dampstaining to the bottom of the spine and minor age toning to the rear panel and a few tiny nicks and creases. ... more information

New York: Knopf, 1942. First Edition. A lightly used copy with some small tears and darkening to the cloth at the spine and slight edge wear in a lightly used dust jacket with some creasing to the spine and front panel and small chips and tears. The dramatic story of how the inhabitants of a small Mid-western town fall under the spell of a trio of charismatic and dangerous men and then come together in the spirit of faith and unity to oppose them. ... more information

N.p: n.p, 2000. Revised Edition. Paperbound, 8 1/2” x 11”. Fine in printed wrappers. A meticulous documentation episodes from the Golden Age of Radio series, Quiet Please, dating from June 8, 1947 through June 25, 1949, including the series’ background and development history with all of the story lines and remembrances by Frank Thomas, Jr. ... more information

New York: Dial Press, 1930. First Edition - American. Fine in a very good dust jacket with a little tanning at spine, with a few minute nicks and tiny tears. ... more information

Rome, Italy: George Kleine, 1913. 4 page foldout publicity pamphlet for the American release of the early silent film produced in Italy. With stills from the film and a synopsis of the story. Paperbound. A couple tiny tears, else about fine. ... more information

Los Angeles: United Artists, 1980. First Edition. Inscribed and signed by the author, Jerzy Kosinski, to fellow writer Wayne Warga and his wife. Inscribed: “For Carol and Wayne, with much thought, Jerzy, Feb. 1980.” 24 pages. Paperbound. Fine. Written by Kosinski at the time of the release of the film adaptation of his novel, Being There, starring Peter Sellers as Chauncey Gardiner, and sent out to a small group of film reviewers and motion picture industry figures. The piece starts with a mockup of th... more information

Peking: Foreign Languages Press, 1967. Second Edition - Text In English. Actor Marlon Brando’s copy with his engraved bookplate with an elaborate capital letter “B” printed in green on tan paper with the words “EX LIBRIS - MARLON BRANDO.” General wear and use, very good in the original stiff red plastic covers. In a lifetime of interest in politics and social issues, it is not surprising that Brando would read Mao’s little red book, one of the most influential books of the last half of the 20th... more information