Evanston: Regency Books 1963. Good. 1963. First Edition. Mass Market Paperback. First edition. RB-317 with 50 cents cover price. Non-fiction by this science fiction author. "Man as an individual is a genius. But men in the mass form the Headless Monster a great brutish idiot that goes where prodded". 157 pages. Good copy horizontal cracking to spine; edgewear creasing and rubbing to cover cheap text paper tanned. . Regency Books [1963] paperback
Los Angeles: Fantasy Publishing Company Inc F.P.C.I. 1952. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1952. First Edition. Hardcover. First edition. Maroon boards with silver/gray spine lettering 71 pages. According to Chalker and Owings 1991 The Science-Fantasy Publishers pages 172-173 only about 300 hardcover copies were produced. VG or better copy in otherwise VG Dust Wrapper with shallow chipping along the top edge. . Fantasy Publishing Company Inc [F.P.C.I.] 1952 hardcover
New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Publishers 1978. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. 0690014600 . First edition. "At once a compelling novel of high suspense brilliant science fiction and rich satire the story is set a thousand years in the future. Society is run by computers with not a gesture or activity unnoticed by their all-seeing detectors". 247 pages. Fine copy in Fine Dust Wrapper. . Thomas Y. Crowell Publishers [1978] hardcover
New York: Mysterious Press / Warner Books 2003. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. 0892967536 . First edition. This copy has been signed by the author on the title page. 308 pages. Near Fine copy spine heel lightly bumped in Fine Dust Wrapper with "Autographed Copy" sticker affixed to the front panel.; Signed by Author . Mysterious Press / Warner Books [2003] hardcover
New York: Main Street Books / Doubleday 1995. Fine. 1995. First Edition Thus. Trade Paperback. 0385476469 . First US edition thus. This copy has been inscribed and signed by the author on the title page. "Dares to ask---and answer---the ultimate question: What is Death" 212 pages. Fine copy.; Signed by Author . Main Street Books / Doubleday [1995] paperback
Boston: An Atlantic Monthly Press Book / Little Brown and Company 1976. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. 0316765902 . First edition. This copy has been generically inscribed "With all good wish" signed and dated in the year of issue "1976" by the author at the top of the front free endpaper. 308 pages photo-illustrated index. Spine cocked VG copy in edgeworn and lightly rubbed VG Dust Wrapper.; Signed by Author . An Atlantic Monthly Press Book / Little Brown and Company [1976] hardcover
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1985. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. 068418446X . First edition. 228 pages. Fine copy in Fine Dust Wrapper. . Charles Scribner's Sons [1985] hardcover
New York: copyright date. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. 0831501928 . First edition. Nessie novel. 196 pages. Brief typed note correcting the publication date laid in. Near Fine copy in Near Fine Dust Wrapper. . copyright date] hardcover
New York: W. W. Norton & Company 1999. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. 0393047482 . First edition. 416 pages illustrated with photographs and maps chronology notes acknowlegments index. VG or better copy spine heel and one lower corner lightly bumped very light colored top edge staining owner's name and date in otherwise Near Fine Dust Wrapper with scattered staining to the rear panel. . W. W. Norton & Company [1999] hardcover
New York: HarperCollins Publishers 1996. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. 006017661X . First edition. 262 pages. VG/Near Fine copy slight spine cocking in Near Fine or better Dust Wrapper. . HarperCollins Publishers [1996] hardcover
New York: Tor / Tom Doherty Associates 1987. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. 0312930127 . First edition. 346 pages. Near Fine copy in Near Fine Dust Wrapper. . Tor / Tom Doherty Associates [1987] hardcover
New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. Book Club BCE/BOMC. Hardcover. 0375414533 . Book Club edition. "A fast-moving electrifying new novel: a murder mystery set in a steamy back-water of Depression-era East Texas". 321 pages. Near Fine copy light spine heel bumping in Fine Dust Wrapper. . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover
New York: Large Print Book Club Edition / Simon & Schuster c.1994. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1994. Book Club BCE/BOMC. Hardcover. 0671891650 . Large Print Book Club Edition. 822 pages. VG copy very light spine end bumping green remainder-like line and dot to the top edge which is also lightly foxed; contents tight and clean in edgeworn Dust Wrapper with short edge tears and some creasing. . Large Print Book Club Edition / Simon & Schuster [c.1994] hardcover
Providence: The Grandon Company. Very Good. 1953. First Edition. Softcover. First edition. Paper-bound reportedly about 450 to 500 copies so produced. Pictorial wrappers about 6" x 9" saddle-stapled 80 pages including an index. Generally a Near Fine copy actually an unread as new copy except that there is scattered light edge browning/soiling and very minor cover soiling simply from having been in storage since 1953. . The Grandon Company paperback
New York: An Otto Penzler Book / Carroll & Graf Publishers 2002. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. 0786710187 . First edition. The fifth title in the Jack Liffey mystery series. 230 pages. Remainder marks else Near Fine copy light spine heel bumping in Fine Dust Wrapper. . An Otto Penzler Book / Carroll & Graf Publishers [2002] hardcover
Washington Square NY: New York University Press 1997. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 0814735495 . First edition. 250 pages bibliography index. Near Fine copy light spine end bumping in Near Fine or better Dust Wrapper. . New York University Press [1997] hardcover
New York: HarperCollins Publishers 1991. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. Later Printing. Hardcover. 0060161396 . Later 2nd printing of the first edition. This copy has been signed by the author on the title page. 180 pages collecting 13 stories. Near Fine copy in Fine Dust Wrapper.; Signed by Author . HarperCollins Publishers [1991] hardcover
New York: Atria Books 2002. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. 0743446593 . First edition. This copy has been inscribed and signed by the author on the title page. 211 pages. VG/Near Fine copy in Near Fine Dust Wrapper.; Signed by Author . Atria Books [2002] hardcover
New York: Doubleday 1992. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. Later Printing. Hardcover. 0385419732 . Later 2nd printing. This copy has been inscribed and signed by the author on the title page. 243 pages. Fine copy in VG or better Dust Wrapper some wear mostly to the spine head and two corners with a tiny corner tear.; Signed by Author . Doubleday [1992] hardcover
Providence RI: Letterpress at the AS220 Community Printshop. Fine. 2009. First Edition. Softcover. First edition. Copy #191/200 numbered copies. "Each issue bringing to light a gem from the special collections of the Providence Public Library". Printed wrappers about 5.5" x 8.5" saddle-stapled 15 pages color illustrated. Letterpress printed "Little Rhody" bookmark laid in. Fine copy. . Letterpress at the AS220 Community Printshop] paperback
New York: Viking 1998. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. 0670877743 . First edition. This copy has been signed and dated in the year of issue "2/6/98" by the author on the title page. The third Streeter mystery. 241 pages. VG copy spine end bumping in Fine Dust Wrapper.; Signed by Author . Viking [1998] hardcover
New York: Pocket Books 1979. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1979. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. First hardcover edition depite also being a Book Club edition first printing with code J51on page 178. 179 pages. Fine copy in Near Fine Dust Wrapper. . Pocket Books [1979] hardcover
New York: Delacorte Press 1994. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition. Softcover. 0385307985 . First edition. 371 pages. Fine copy in otherwise Fine Dust Wrapper with an area of lamination defect to the rear panel. . Delacorte Press [1994] paperback
New York: Del Rey / The Ballantine Publishing Group 2000. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. 034540856X . First edition. "An unforgettable tale set in a wondrous future in which the secrets of matter have been unlocked and death itself is but a memory". 325 pages. Remainder dot else VG copy spine slightly cocked and lightly bumped in Near Fine Dust Wrapper. . Del Rey / The Ballantine Publishing Group [2000] hardcover
New York: St Martin's Press 2003. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. 0312301804 . First edition of the author's first novel. This copy has been inscribed and signed "Risa" by the author on the title page. "A group of American Jews leave the United States not just to move to Israel but to live in Heavenly Heights a settlement on the West Bank". 230 pages. Near Fine copy light spine end bumping in Fine Dust Wrapper.; Signed by Author . St Martin's Press [2003] hardcover
Kansas City: Sheed & Ward 1995. Very Good. 1995. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 155612824X . First edition. 101 pages last numbered page is 100 illustrated with drawings. Otherwise Near Fine copy with creasing to the lower portion of the first several pages. . Sheed & Ward [1995] paperback
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons 1983. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1983. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. 0399128433 . First trade edition. 331 pages. Fine copy in Fine Dust Wrapper. . G. P. Putnam's Sons [1983] hardcover
Mystic Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications 1985. Near Fine. 1985. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 0896222500 . First edition no statement of printing. "The first par of this marvelous book shows how the Old Testament invites us in the name of God to put human life in the center of our interest even the center of our worship. The second portion is about Jesus opening totally new dimensions in our human life. He recreated the whole of humanity in one family. He recreated the entire economic political cultural ecological and social order of creation. The third section of Donders's presentation works these dimensions into a practical spiritual plan of action for believers today". 100 pages notes. Near Fine copy slight spine cocking. . Twenty-Third Publications [1985] paperback
Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press 1998. Near Fine in Good dust jacket. 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. 0813917611 . First edition. "The first book length analysis of early American literature through the lens of postcolonial theory". 225 pages notes works consulted index. Near Fine copy in otherwise VG Dust Wrapper with a 1/4" hole to the fore-edge of the front panel which also has a 1" tear to its upper left corner. . University of Virginia Press [1998] hardcover
Nashville: Thomas Nelson Inc 1974. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. 0840764022 . First edition stated. Collects "Threads of Time" and "The Marathon Photograph" and "Riding the Torch". 219 pages. Fine copy in VG/Near Fine Dust Wrapper scattered edge nicking shallow creasing to the spine heel. . Thomas Nelson Inc [1974] hardcover
Dunvegan Ontario: Cormorant Books 1996. Very Good. 1996. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 0920953956 . Presumed first edition no statement of printing of the author's first novel of which no hardcover version was produced. This copy has been inscribed signed and dated in the year of issue "September 1996" by the author on the title page. "Set in an Irish Catholic parish on the coast of Newfoundland most of the events take place on June 24th 1948 on the Feast of Saint John the Baptist the Bringer of Light commemorated with bonfires ignited on the headlands". 431 pages. Reading crease to slightly cocked spine mars an otherwise VG/Near Fine copy.; Signed by Author . Cormorant Books [1996] paperback
Baltimore: Cemetery Dance CD Publications. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. 1881475719 . First edition. Copy #182/450 numbered copies signed by the author. Additionally this copy has been inscribed to a genre author/editor signed and dated by Douglas Clegg on the half-title page. CD Novella Series #8. 118 pages illustrated. Fine copy in Fine Dust Wrapper with a bar code sticker affixed to the rear panel.; Signed by Author . Cemetery Dance [CD] Publications hardcover
Mason City: Sidecar Preservation Society 2000. As New. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. First edition. Copy #14 of about 90 paper-bound of 100 total numbered copies. Pictorial wrappers about 5.25" x 8.5" string-tied 19 pages illustrated. New copy. . Sidecar Preservation Society [2000] paperback
New York: William Morrow and Company Inc 1994. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. 0688121934 . First edition. This copy has been signed by the author on the title page. 285 pages. Near Fine copy light bump to the bottom edge of the rear board in Fine Dust Wrapper.; Signed by Author . William Morrow and Company Inc [1994] hardcover
New York: Viking 1995. Fair in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. 0670858692 . First US edition. 420 pages. Near Fine copy spine cocking in Fine Dust Wrapper. . Viking [1995] hardcover
New York: Aspect / Warner Books 1995. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. 044651912X . First edition. 196 pages. Near Fine copy in glossy pictorial boards in Fine half-height decorated brown paper stock as issued Dust Wrapper. . Aspect / Warner Books [1995] hardcover
New York: Henry Holt and Company 1995. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. 0805036679 . First edition. Review copy with promotional material laid in. 33 pages. Fine copy in Fine Dust Wrapper. . Henry Holt and Company [1995] hardcover
New York: A Lisa Drew Book / Scribner 1998. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. 068485404X . First edition. This copy has been inscribed to Dale Rogers Marshall and signed by Geraldine A. Ferraro on the title page. 224 pages photo-illustrated index. Pencilled gift inscription could be erased to the front free endpaper else Near Fine copy in Near Fine or better Dust Wrapper with a UPC sticker affixed to the blind side. Signed copies of this title appear to be scarce.; Signed by Author . A Lisa Drew Book / Scribner [1998] hardcover
Baltimore: Cemetery Dance CD Publications. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 158767033X . First edition. Limited to 1000 copies signed by the author. 421 pages. VG or better copy upper corners bumped in otherwise Near Fine or better Dust Wrapper with scratching and a short corner tear to the rear panel.; Signed by Author . Cemetery Dance [CD] Publications hardcover
New York: Aladdin 2009. Very Good. 2009. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 9781416975502 . First edition. This copy has been generically inscribed "Have a spooky time!" and signed by the author on the title page. Two advertizement cards for other works by the author laid in. Pictorial wrappers 182 pages. VG copy some horizontal spine cracking and associated bumping.; Signed by Author . Aladdin [2009] paperback
New York: Oxford University Press 2005. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. 0192805991 . First US edition. "Mercury arsenic antimony lead and thallium can be lethal as many a poisoner knew too well. Emsley explores the gruesome history of these elements and those who have succumbed to them in a fascinating narrative that weaves together stories of true crime enduring historical mysteries tragic accidents and the science behind it all". 421 pages appendix glossary bibliography index. VG copy spine cocked in Near Fine Dust Wrapper vertical crease to the front panel. . Oxford University Press [2005] hardcover
New York: McGraw-Hill 1997. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 007005939X . First edition. 324 pages illustrated with charts and graphs appendix: guide to further reading index. Fine copy in Fine Dust Wrapper. . McGraw-Hill [1997] hardcover
New York: Viking 1993. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. 0670844527 . First US edition. 305 pages. Fine copy in Fine Dust Wrapper. . Viking [1993] hardcover
Arlington VA: CenterLine Media c.2005. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. 0975421247 . Presumed first edition no statement of printing. "While remodeling his father's dilapidated woodshop Brendan discovers Gideon's old jobsite notebook. He will use the True Things he finds in the notebook's curled yellowed papers to improve his failing marriage and to fix a life that has stopped making sense". 291 pages illustrated. VG copy spine slightly cocked and lightly bumped at the head lower corner crimping/creasing to a group of pages in Near Fine or better Dust Wrapper. . CenterLine Media [c.2005] hardcover
New York: E. P. Dutton 1988. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. 0525246606 . First edition. This copy has been signed by the author on the title page. 562 pages. VG or better copy upper spine somewhat flat cheap text paper starting to tan in Near Fine Dust Wrapper.; Signed by Author . E. P. Dutton [1988] hardcover
Boston: Little Brown and Company 1975. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. 0316578274 . First edition trade black cloth binding variant of this poet's first book. He was gay and died of AIDS. 63 pages. Near Fine copy in Near Fine Dust Wrapper nicked at two rear corners. According to the copyright page there were two hardcover binding variants with different ISBNs and a simultaneous paperbound binding has also been reported. This book is relatively uncommon in all variants. . Little Brown and Company [1975] hardcover
New York: Liveright 1975. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. 087140608X . First edition stated. Poetry collection by a poet laureate of Maryland. 56 pages. Remainder dots else VG copy spine cocked and lightly bumped at the ends in edge nicked and short tears VG Dust Wrapper with the lower corner clipped from the front flap but with the printed price still intact at the upper corner. . Liveright [1975] hardcover
Providence: The Providence Journal Company 1983. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. 0937550051 . First edition. This copy has been signed by the author on the title page. A selection from among the more than 5000 of the author's columns articles and Sunday Magazine features that had previously appeared in the Providence Journal-Bulletin newspaper. 188 pages illustrated. This copy was apparently bound without a front endpaper else VG or better copy spine cocked else Near Fine in price clipped Dust Wrapper with minor spine fading and with a short tear to the upper left corner of the front panel.; Signed by Author . The Providence Journal Company [1983] hardcover