Landscape Painting Now: From Pop Abstraction to New Romanticism
by Bradway, Todd, Barry Schwabsky, Robert R. Shane, et al.
New York: D.A.P., 2019. Hardcover. VG. Magenta boards with bronze metallic stamped lettering. Color-illustrated dust jacket with white lettering. 368 pp. Mainly color illustrations. From fantastical worlds to political topologies: a global survey of landscape painting in the 21st century. Although the fact may be surprising to some, landscape painting is positively thriving in the 21st century--indeed, the genre has arguably never felt as vital as it does today. The reasons why, if speculative, surely include our imminent... Read More
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Peter and the Wolf
by Voigt, Erna; Sergei Prokofiev
Boston, MA: David R. Godine, 1980. First American edition. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. Erna Voigt. SIGNED. Oblong quarto (26.5 cm x 24.5 cm) in boards over cloth spine. Light shelfwear to jacket; light rubbing to extremities, else boards are crisp and unworn; interior is clean and crisp. Signed and inscribed by Voigt, on the each free endpaper: "With best wishes! Erna Voigt, West Germany/Munich Jan 12, 1982". Illustrator Erna Voigt's clever realizations of Prokofiev's characters move through idyllic... Read More
Offered by Ken Sanders Rare Books
Ship Ride Down the Spring Branch and Other Stories
by CARR, Jess (Peter Taylor)
Durham: Moore Publishing Co, 1976. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. First edition. Small quarto: 199 pp. Inscribed and Signed by the author in neat ink on the half-title page: "To Dr. Peter Taylor, My gratitude for your tireless help to struggling writers, and for your devotion to excellence in short story writing, Jess Carr, 1/79." Very good with the boards very slightly splayed, else near fine, in a near fine dustwrapper with light rubbing to the back panel. Peter... Read More
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Colonel Redl [Oberst Redl: The Spy of the Century] (Original film treatment for the 1985 film)
by Istvan Szabo (director, screenwriter); Peter Dobai (screenwriter); John Osborne (playwright); Klaus Maria Brandauer, Gudrun Landgrebe, Hans-Christian Blech (starring)
Hungary: MA-Film, 1985. Film treatment for the 1985 film, here seen under the working title "Oberst Redl: The Spy of the Century." Loosely based on John Osborne's 1965 play "A Patriot for Me." A dramatization of the life of Alfred Redl, a former peasant and closeted gay man who climbs the ranks of the Austro-Hungarian military, eventually becoming Chief of Military Intelligence. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film. Set and shot on... Read More
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Topkapi (Four original photographs from the 1964 film)
by Jules Dassin (director); Monja Danischewsky (screenwriter); Eric Ambler (novel); Melina Mercouri, Peter Ustinov, Maximilian Schell, Robert Morley, Jess Hahn (starring)
Beverly Hills, CA: United Artists, 1964. Three vintage studio still photographs and one vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1964 film. One photograph with mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on the 1962 novel, "The Light of Day" by Eric Ambler. Two ex-lovers plan to steal from Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. They hire a man to drive explosives for the burglary, but when the police stop him they assume he is part of an assassination attempt.... Read More
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The Quartier Latin: Volume III, November 1897, No. 16
by Wood, Trist (Editor)
London: Illiffe & Son, 1897. Paperback. Good (Wraps are toned/scuffed/smudged/edgeworn/foxed; rear cover is chipped; textblock edges are lightly toned/foxed at the edges, with occasional foxing or smudging to pages; some pages are chipped at the edges.). Off-white sewn wraps with red and black illustration and black and red lettering; 538-582 pp.; richly illustrated. One issue of this influential art periodical by The Association of American Artists in Paris. Contents include "A Girl from the Campagna," a drawing by... Read More
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The Homecoming
by PINTER, Harold
London: Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1965. First Edition. First Impression. Octavo (19cm); black cloth-covered boards, with titling stamped in silver on spine; dustjacket; 83pp. Light sunning to board edges, bookshop sticker to front pastedown, soil to rear endpaper, and occasional marginal notes; Good. Dustwrapper, unclipped (priced 12s 6d net), with modest creasing and rubbing, and soil to front panel and flaps; Good. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play (1967). It received Broadway performances beginning in 1967, and... Read More
Offered by Lorne Bair Rare Books
Good-bye, Mr. Chips
by HILTON, James
Amsterdam: Margriet Bibliotheek, 1957. Hardcover. Near Fine. First Dutch edition. Page edges a little browned, else fine without dustwrapper. Text in Dutch. Basis for two films: the 1939 Sam Wood-directed version with Robert Donat (who beat out Clark Gable, Henry Fonda and others for the Best Actor Oscar in what was probably Hollywood's best year ever), Greer Garson and Paul Henreid and the 1969 remake directed by Herbert Ross with Peter O'Toole, Petula Clark and Michael Redgrave. ... Read More
Offered by Between the Covers Rare Books, Inc.
Typed Letter Signed from Erich Segal to Daniel Selznick, 1968
by Erich Segal (author); Daniel Selznick (producer)
1968. Typed letter signed from novelist-screenwriter Erich Segal to Daniel Selznick, dated October 15, 1968, on two-color printed Yale University letterhead. At this point Segal had written the screenplay to the Beatles' animated feature, "Yellow Submarine," but the letter precedes by nearly two years Segal's phenomenal success as the author of the best selling "Love Story," as well as the screenwriter for the novel's adaptation to the screen. In the letter, Segal responds enthusiastically to an invitation... Read More
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Two original photographs of actress Heather Angel, circa 1934
by Heather Angel (subject)
Universal City: Universal Studios, 1934. Two vintage publicity photographs of actress Heather Angel, wearing a fur cape, circa 1934. Mimeo snipes on the versos, one announcing Angel's appearance in the 1934 film "Romance in the Rain." From the collection of author and artist Duncan Hannah. Duncan Hannah was a key figure in the burgeoning New York underground arts scene, befriending Andy Warhol and his superstars, Lou Reed, Allen Ginsberg, Patti Smith, Salvador Dali, and many others.... Read More
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Holograph Note Signed
by Matthiessen, Peter
(np), 1980. Matthiessen's personalized postcard. Postmarked "Hicksville, NY 6 Jan 1980.": Addressed to writer Jay Neugeboren as a reply to Neugeboren's request for a short story submission. Matthiessen's thanks Neugeboren for his "invitation - unfortunately I have no new fiction (am just cranking up for a new novel) Another day, perhaps Best Peter Matthiessen" Aprx 25 words. Fine condition. Neugeboren edited the Fall 1980 fiction inclusions for "Ploughshares" for which his request was most likely intended. . Signed. Unbound. Fine/Not... Read More
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A SMALL TALL TALE FROM THE FAR FAR NORTH
by Sis, Peter
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1993. First edition. Near fine in fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this retelling of the adventures of a Czech folk hero among the Inuit, with illustrations mimicking a field journal. Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning artist Peter Sis's entrancing, joyful, and detailed illustrations mix technical prowess with a love for the medium. His work boasts man accolades, including seven NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Best Illustrated Book of the Year awards, Society... Read More
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The Bohemians: John Reed & His Friends Who Shook the World
by CHEUSE, Alan
Cambridge, Massachusetts: Apple-wood Books, 1982. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. First edition. Octavo. 358pp. Near fine with some rubbing and a few interior pages lightly toned from where a now-absent newspaper clipping was laid in very good dust jacket somewhat sunned at the spine, moderate edgewear and waviness to the paper. Inscribed by the author: "February, 1982 For Anne & Peter, My love and friendship, All best, Alan." With publisher's promotional of "Forthcoming Titles for 1982" laid in. ... Read More
Offered by Between the Covers Rare Books, Inc.
Clinique Medicale, ou choix d'observations recueillies a l'hopital de la charite.
by ANDRAL, Gabriel (1797-1867).
Paris :: Deville Cavellin, 1834., 1834. Volumes 1, 2, 4 & 5 (of 5 vols.). 8vo. viii, 695; [iv], 747, [1]; [iv], 600 ; [iv], 761, [1] pp. Contemporary marbled boards, modern black cloth spine with simple paper spine label. Early bookplate and signatures (on title) of Thomas Hun. Very good. [C333(023)] Third edition, revised corrected and enlarged. "His Clinique Medicale was the first work of the kind made famous by Trousseau, Dieulafoy, and others, in which a... Read More
Offered by Jeff Weber Rare Books
Peter Fonda Signed Check
by Peter Fonda
American actor, best known for his starring role in "Easy Rider." Signed Check, Signed in blue, "Peter Fonda." In excellent condition. A great example of an authentic signature on a check.
Offered by Max Rambod Inc.
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The Stunt Man [Inscribed and Signed to Peter De Vries]
by Paul Brodeur
New York: Atheneum, 1970. Very Good/Very Good. New York: Atheneum, 1970. First Edition, stated. Octavo; publisher's cloth, yellow topstain, in tan decorative dust jacket retaining original price ($5.95); [8],278pp. Light shelf wear, jacket spine and flap folds rather faded, verso foxed, brief soil to topstain, else a Very Good, clean and sound copy overall. Warmly inscribed and signed to the editor and novelist Peter De Vries on front flyleaf: "For Peter de Vries, With best wishes to you... Read More
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The Life and Times of Jo Mora; Iconic Artist of the American West
by Hiller, Peter [Gail Jones, Editor]
Layton, UT: Gibbs Smith, 2021. First Edition, 1st Printing. Near Fine/Very Good. SIGNED, Trade edition, [9.25X6.25in]; xv, 319 pp., [1] advertisement of Book Club of California letter press edition, frontispieces, many color illustrations, maps and images, appendix, notes, bibliography and index; Tan cloth covers with gilt lettering and designs on front and spine, blue shades illustrated end papers; Illustrated dust jacket with front and spine lettering on mustard field; Minimal shelf wear to covers, edges and corners, light... Read More
Offered by David Spilman Fine Books
THE FILMS OF PETER LORRE
by YOUNGKIN, Stephen D.
The Citadel Press, 1982. YOUNGKIN, Stephen D. [With James Bigwood & Raymond Cabana Jr.] THE FILMS OF PETER LORRE. Introduction by Vincent Price. Foreword by Andrew Lorre. Secausus, N.J.: The Citadel Press, [1982]. Quarto, printed wraps. First Edition. Signed presentaion from Cabana Jr. on the half title page: "To ____, all my very best wishes! Gratefully, Raymond G. Cabana, Jr. 12/28/94." Very Good (little edgewear). $75.00.
Offered by Antic Hay Books
The Music of Michael Nyman: Texts, Contexts and Intertexts.
by [NYMAN, Michael]. Sion, Pwyll ap.
Aldershot & Burlington: Ashgate, (2007).. First edition.. xviii + 232 pp w/index. Fine in fine dust jacket. Composer, pianist, librettist, musicologist, and filmmaker best known for his collaborations with Peter Greenaway and the soundtrack album to Jane Campion’s film THE PIANO.
Offered by Jeff Maser, Bookseller
Too Hot & Other Maine Stories
by BONNIE, Fred (Peter Taylor)
Brunswick: The Dog Ear Press, 1987. Softcover. Near Fine. Octavo: 172 pp. Inscribed and Signed in ink on the front free endpaper: "For Peter Taylor, who is a log in a river of toothpicks. Best wishes, Fred 4/20/90" with a signed typed letter laid in. Near fine in printed wrappers. Peter Taylor was one of America's best short story writers, and winner of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the 1985 PEN/Faulkner Award.
Offered by Between the Covers Rare Books, Inc.
Jack Frost Arrives on Butternut Hill
by CADY, Harrison
Racine, Wis: Whitman Publishing Co, 1929. Wraps. Near fine. Harrison CADY. [CHILDREN]. 24mo square (5 3/16" x 4 ½"); [24]pp; color pictorial wrapper, 2 staple binding; illustrations every page, 12 in color, the rest printed in blue; light rubbing to edges; near fine. This edition, in a wrapper and smaller size, is not located in any OCLC libraries. Not found in Baumgarten. A town full of anthropomorphic animals join in the fun of a "coasting carnival!" Lively and... Read More
Offered by Sandra L. Hoekstra Bookseller
Peter Parley To Penrod A Bibliographical Description of the Best-Loved American Juvenile Books
by Blanck, Jacob
Cambridge, MA: Research Classics. Near Fine. 1961. Third Printing. Hardcover. Publisher's review copy of the third printing in original red cloth in close to Fine condition, only minor rubbing. Includes signed typed letter in mailing envelope of Jacob Blanck with Library of Congress letterhead, dated March 5th, 1941 to his friend Sol Malkin, American Bookfinder, confirming news of pregnancy and sharing views about joint acquaintances; Blanck's bibliographical entries for 113 American Juvenile books plus... Read More
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Dorothy Kunhardt: Collected Works
by Kunhardt, Dorothy and Peter W. Kunhardt (editor), et al.
Steidl: Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation, 2022. First Edition. Hardcover. VG (Boards are lightly edgeworn/bumped/scuffed; appears never read.). Light grey boards with black lettering and pink/blue/beige illustration; 301 pp.; richly illustrated, chiefly in color. "Celebrating one of the most dynamic forces in American children's literature, Dorothy Kunhardt's Collected Works is the first survey of the life and work of this beloved author. Best known for Pat the Bunny (1940), Dorothy Meserve Kunhardt (1901-1979) was a tireless innovator, publishing more than 40... Read More
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School Opens on Butternut Hill
by CADY, Harrison
Racine, Wis: Whitman Publishing Co, 1929. Harrison CADY. [JUVENILE]. 24mo square (5 3/16" x 4 ½"); [24]pp; color pictorial wrapper, 2 staple binding; illustrations every page, 12 in color, the rest printed in blue; light rubbing to edges; near fine. This edition, in a wrapper and smaller size, is not located in any OCLC libraries. Not found in Baumgarten. A town full of anthropomorphic animals join in the fun of a "coasting carnival!" Lively and imaginative story, with the... Read More
Offered by Sandra L. Hoekstra Bookseller
False Starts
by SMITH, Terri McFerrin (Peter Taylor)
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Small quarto: 171, [1] pp. Publisher's copy sent to Peter Taylor for his review, "At Terri McFerrin Smith's suggestion," with the typed letter from Knopf and promotional card laid in. Near fine in a near fine dustwrapper. Peter Taylor was one of America's best short story writers, and winner of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the 1985 PEN/Faulkner Award.
Offered by Between the Covers Rare Books, Inc.