‎Biographie‎

‎Mencken, H L [; Selected and Annotated by Guy J Forgue and with A Personal Note by Hamilton Owens]‎

‎Letters Of H.L. Mencken - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1961. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good edge worn dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number; The letters of H.L. Mencken are a treasure trove of wit wisdom and sarcasm. Selected and annotated by Guy J. Forgue they offer a unique perspective on one of America's most influential thinkers. This personal note by Hamilton Owens provides an intimate glimpse into Mencken's life and work.; 8vo; FSA . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21232

‎Ashton-Warner, Sylvia‎

‎I Passed This Way - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394426126 . A nice first edition/first printing in about Fine lightly rubbed condition in alike dust-jacket with slightly sunned spine. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number; This is the story of a young girl named Lillie who is trying to find her way in the world. She is faced with many challenges but she never gives up. Lillie is a strong character and she never backs down from a fight. She is also a very kind person. She always goes out of her way to help others. Lillie is a very unique person and she is sure to make a difference in the world.; B&W Photographs; 8vo . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21285 ISBN : 0394426126 9780394426129

‎Wolff, Kurt [; Edited with a Foreword by Michael Ermarth; Translated by Deborak Lucas Schneider]‎

‎Kurt Wolff: A Portrait In Essays And Letters - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0226905519 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine seemingly unread condition in Near Fine slightly spine sunned dust-jacket with minor edge wear. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century; Kurt Wolff: A Portrait In Essays And Letters is a compilation of Wolff's essays and letters which was edited by Michael Ermarth and translated by Deborak Lucas Schneider. The book is a great way to get to know Wolff better and understand his thoughts and motivations.; 8vo; FSA . University of Chicago Press hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21370 ISBN : 0226905519 9780226905518

‎Scribner, Charles, Jr [; Based On The Oral History by Joel R Gardner]‎

‎In The Company Of Writers: A Life In Publishing - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684192500 . An attractive first edition/first printing in about Fine condition a touch sunning to cloth edges in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century; Anyone who has ever worked in the publishing industry will recognize the names and faces in Charles Scribner Jr.'s book The Company of Writers: A Life in Publishing. Scribner interviews and shares the stories of some of the most influential and successful authors of our time. From the publishing world's old guard such as Alfred A. Knopf and Random House to up-and-comers such as Spiegel and Grau The Company of Writers is a fascinating and intimate look at the people and the process behind one of the arts.; B&W Photographs; 8vo . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21371 ISBN : 0684192500 9780684192505

‎Ruskin, John and Effie Gray [; Admiral Sir William James, G C B, editor]‎

‎John Ruskin And Effie Gray - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1947. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition/first printing in Very Good condition in Very Good- chipped dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number; The story of John Ruskin Effie Gray and John Everette Millais told for the first time in their unpublished letters; 8vo . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21384

‎Redinger, Ruby V‎

‎George Eliot: The Emergent Self - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Random House. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1975. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 039449010X . A nice first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition sunned at spine ends in Very Good spine sunned dust-jacket short tear to front panel. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number and signature on front paste down; George Eliot: The Emergent Self is an exploration of the life and works of one of the most celebrated novelists in English history George Eliot. The book examines Eliot's ideas about the self and how they developed over her lifetime. It also looks at the ways Eliot's work reflects her evolving understanding of herself and the world around her.; 8vo; FSA . Random House hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21407 ISBN : 039449010X 9780394490106

‎Fonteyn, Margot‎

‎A Dancer's World: An Introduction For Parents And Students - 1st US Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1979. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394504488 . A charming first American edition/first printing in Fine seemingly unread condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with lightly sunned spine. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number; Lessons from ballerina superstar Margot Fonteyn sharing her own knowledge of dancing and dancers ; B&W Photographs; 8vo . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21431 ISBN : 0394504488 9780394504483

‎Longford, Elizabeth‎

‎The Queen: The Life Of Elizabeth II - 1st US Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1983. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394523288 . A nice first American edition/first printing in about Fine lightly sunned edges seemingly unread; in Near Fine production dust-jacket and also included is proof jacket with black background and blank flaps/back panel. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number; Elizabeth II has ruled for more than sixty years and during that time she has seen many changes in her country. She has been a part of wars and peace economic prosperity and recession and she has witnessed the rise and fall of many political leaders. In this book Elizabeth Longford tells the story of her life from her childhood in the 1930s to her current reign as Queen of England. She discusses her family her education her early political career her marriage to Prince Philip her reign as Queen and her efforts to maintain the monarchy during turbulent times. Through her story Longford provides a unique perspective on the history of England and the Queen's role in it.; B&W Photographs; 8vo . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21517 ISBN : 0394523288 9780394523286

‎Rice Hays, Elinor‎

‎Morning Star - A Biography Of Lucy Stone 1818-1893‎

‎New York: Harcourt Brace & World. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1961. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition/first printing in about very good condition separated illustrations loosely inserted lightly chipped Good dust-jacket with faded spine. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century; "The story of an early champion of women's independence and of human wrights whose career spanned one of the most turbulent and vital periods in American history" from the dust-jacket ; 8vo; FSA . Harcourt, Brace & World hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 19023

‎Hamilton, Nigel‎

‎JFK: Reckless Youth - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679412166 . A bright attractive first edition/first printing in Fine seemingly unread condition in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive dated signature on front free-endpaper; Nigel Hamilton's book JFK: Reckless Youth tells the story of John F. Kennedy from his early years in Boston to his time as president of the United States. Hamilton takes a close look at Kennedy's relationships with his family friends and advisors as well as his political career. He provides a detailed account of the events that led up to Kennedy's assassination including his controversial decisions as president. JFK: Reckless Youth is an excellent resource for students interested in American history politics and the assassination of JFK.; 8vo . Random House hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21653 ISBN : 0679412166 9780679412168

‎Roazen, Paul‎

‎Freud: Political And Social Thought - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1968. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. First edition/first printing in about Fine condition light sunning to edges in clipped Very Good dust-jacket spine slightly sun-faded. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number and signature on front paste down; Freud: Political and Social Thought provides a concise and accessible introduction to Freud's political and social thought exploring the ways in which it has influenced both the development of psychoanalysis and the contemporary understanding of the human psyche. Roazen provides an in-depth analysis of Freud's thought on the role of the individual in society the dynamics of power and authority and the nature of human behavior. This book is an essential resource for students and scholars of psychoanalysis political science and sociology.; 8vo; FSA . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21683

‎Smakov, Gennady‎

‎The Great Russian Dancers - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394510747 . First edition/first printing with incorrect ISBN number in about Fine condition traces of sunning to edges in Fine dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number on front paste down; A century of classical ballet danced by 33 stellar exponents of russian style. From the days of Petipa and Pavlova to the era of Baryshnikov Makarova and Nureyev. More than 340 photographs ; B&W Photographs; 4to . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 29024 ISBN : 0394510747 9780394510743

‎Kelley, Kitty‎

‎Oprah - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Crown Publishers. As New in As New dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0307394867 . A stunning first edition/first printing in unread As New condition in alike dust-jacket SIGNED by author Kitty Kelley; Kitty Kelley known for her earlier biographies of The Bush family The Royals Nancy Reagan and Frank Sinatra covers in her unmatched style the most influencial television show host in history Oprah Winfrey and offers fascinating insights into Oprah's life and thinking ; 8vo; xviii 524 2 pages; Signed by Author . Crown Publishers hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 29035 ISBN : 0307394867 9780307394866

‎Mencken, H L [; selected and edited,and with an introduction and commentary by Huntington Cairns]‎

‎The American Scene - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1965. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition/first printing in Very Good condition dent to front panel edge in edge-worn Good dust-jacket lightly stained. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number on front paste down; This volume of Mencken's collected writings covers the period from the early 1800s to the early 1930s. It includes essays reviews and speeches on a variety of topics including politics culture and society.; 8vo ; FSA . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21756

‎Lesley, Cole‎

‎Remembered Laughter: the Life of Noel Coward - 1st US Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1976. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 039449816x . First American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with sunning to board edges and spine in alike dust-jacket with light edge wear. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number and signature on front paste down; Remembered Laughter: the Life of Noel Coward is an intimate look into the life and work of one of the most beloved and revered comedians of all time. Lesley Cole takes readers on a fascinating journey through Coward’s life from his earliest days as a struggling writer to his later years as one of the most celebrated and popular entertainers of his time. Cole provides a wealth of new information about Coward’s life and work as well as revealing previously unknown details about his relationships with family and friends. This is an essential book for anyone interested in Coward or in the history of 20th century comedy.; 8vo; FSA . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 19145 ISBN : 039449816x 9780394498164

‎Grosskurth, Phyllis‎

‎Havelock Ellis: a Biography - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1980. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394501500 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with trace of sunning to edges in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number and signature on front paste down; Havelock Ellis was a British sexologist and philosopher who wrote about sexuality and its relation to mental health. He is considered a pioneer in the field of sexual liberation. Grosskurth's biography is thorough and provides a comprehensive look at Ellis's life and work.; 8vo; FSA . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 19154 ISBN : 0394501500 9780394501505

‎Wolff, Cynthia Griffin‎

‎Emily Dickinson - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394544188 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light sunning to board edges and spine in alike dust-jacket light edge wear. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number and signature on front paste down; Emily Dickinson is a well-known American poet and philosopher. She is often considered one of the most influential writers of the nineteenth century. This book is a biography of Emily Dickinson written by Cynthia Griffin Wolff.; 8vo; FSA . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 19144 ISBN : 0394544188 9780394544182

‎Eliot, Valerie, editor‎

‎The Letters Of T. S. Eliot: Volume I 1898 - 1922 - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Very Good- in Very Good dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0151508852 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Very Good- condition moisture stain to lower text block effecting 5 pages of interior; in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century; The Letters of T. S. Eliot Volume I 1898-1922 is a compilation of letters written by T. S. Eliot. The letters span the years 1898-1922 and document Eliot's life and work. The editor Valerie Eliot provides a commentary on the letters and provides historical context for them.; The Letters of T. S. Eliot; B & W Illustrations; 8vo; FSA . Harcourt Brace Jovanovich hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21849 ISBN : 0151508852 9780151508853

‎Kenin, Richard and Justin Wintle, editors‎

‎The Dictionary of Biographcal Quotation of British and American Subjects - 1st US Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1978. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 039450027X . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Fine seemingly unread condition in about Fine dust-jacket light wear to spine ends. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number on front paste down; More than a thousand of the most famous men and women American and British as revealed in quotation from biographies memoirs and diaries letters and journals anecdotes slogans pamphlets graffiti epitaphs obituaries and at least one horoscope. from the dust-jacket ; 8vo . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21859 ISBN : 039450027X 9780394500270

‎Knopf, Alfred A‎

‎Sixty Photographs To Celebrate The Sixtieth Anniversary Of Alfred A. Knopf Publisher - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1975. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394498925 . First edition/first printing in Fine seemingly unread condition in Near Fine dust-jacket closed tear at front panel small chip to spine head. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number on front paste down; This book contains sixty black and white photographs of Knopf Books and Publishers taken between 1960 and 1969. The book celebrates the Sixtieth Anniversary of Alfred A. Knopf Publisher.; B&W Photographs; 8vo . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21960 ISBN : 0394498925 9780394498928

‎Brando, Marlon with Robert Lindsay‎

‎Brando: Songs My Mother Taught Me - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679410139 . A bright first edition/first printing in just about Fine condition in alike lightly rubbed dust-jacket; Brando: Songs My Mother Taught Me is a memoir written by actor Marlon Brando and musician Robert Lindsay. The book tells the story of Brando's relationship with his mother and his early experiences in show business.; 8vo . Random House hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 19165 ISBN : 0679410139 9780679410133

‎Poli, Bernard J‎

‎Ford Madox Ford and the Transatlantic Review - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎Syracuse NY: Syracuse University Press. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1967. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A bright first edition/first printing in Fine condition in lightly rubbed Very Good dust-jacket with small chip to 2back. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number on front paste down; Ford Madox Ford was a British author and journalist who is best known for his novels and short stories. He was the founding editor of the Transatlantic Review a literary magazine that was influential in the early development of modernism.; 8vo; FSA . Syracuse University Press hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 19181

‎Costello, Peter‎

‎James Joyce: the Years of Growth 1882-1915 - 1st US Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Pantheon Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679422013 . First American edition/first printing in about Fine condition in alike dust-jacket light sunning to edges. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her name inscription on the front flyleaf; In James Joyce: the Years of Growth 1882-1915 Costello explores the development of Joyce's writing and his ideas about literature. He looks at Joyce's early writing including his first novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and his later works including Finnegans Wake and Ulysses. Costello provides a detailed analysis of Joyce's works showing how his ideas about literature changed over the years. This book is a valuable resource for students of Joyce and literature.; 8vo . Pantheon Books hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 19186 ISBN : 0679422013 9780679422013

‎Young, Philip‎

‎Revolutionary Ladies - 1st Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1977. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0394499921 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number on the front paste down; is a book that celebrates women who have made a difference in their communities and the world.Revolutionary Ladies is a celebration of the extraordinary women who have made a difference in their communities and the world. These are women who have risked everything for change from political activists to scientists to entrepreneurs. Philip Young takes readers on a journey through history telling the stories of women who have been trailblazers in their fields. From Rosa Parks to Malala Yousafzai these are women who have shown us that anything is possible. Through their stories Revolutionary Ladies reminds us that change is always possible and that we can all be heroes.; 8vo; FSA . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 19213 ISBN : 0394499921 9780394499925

‎Abse, Joan‎

‎John Ruskin: The Passionate Moralist - 1st US Edition/1st Printing‎

‎New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1981. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 039451596X . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Fine seemingly unread condition in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her small and unobtrusive inventory number on front paste down; John Ruskin is one of the most influential thinkers of the Romantic era. He was a defender of the natural world and argued for change in society through art. His work is passionate and moralistic and his ideas have shaped modern thinking.; B & W Illustrations; 8vo . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21994 ISBN : 039451596X 9780394515960