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ref. 59791New York And Evanston: Harper & Row Publishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first American Edition in Fine condition housed in a dust-jacket of the same condition; When Joyce Cary's lab partner goes to pick her up after her shift she finds Aissa instead. Aissa has been beaten and is in a coma. Cary takes on the challenge of saving her life.; 8vo; 219 pages . Harper & Row, Publishers hardcover books
1984ref. 55175New York: E. P. Dutton Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth Spine. 0525242481 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in an equally unblemished dust-jacket; The book tells the story of a family during the end of the world. The mother father and their young son are trying to stay alive as the world around them crumbles.; 8vo; 241 pages . E. P. Dutton, Inc. hardcover books
1983ref. 55153New York: E. P. Dutton Inc. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1983. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth spine. 0525241663 . A first edition/first printing in unblemished condition housed in a Nearly Fine dust-jacket that is mildly shelfworn; The Profane Art comprises Joyce Carol Oates's essays and reviews from the last thirty years. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Oates's work and her unique voice.; 8vo; 212 pages . E. P. Dutton, Inc. hardcover books
1981ref. 55082New York: Oxford University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1981. Hardcover. 0195028848 . A Nearly Fine edition that is slightly shelfworn and is housed in a Fine dust-jacket ; In this collection of essays Joyce Carol Oates explores the contraries in life--joy and sorrow love and hate good and evil. She examines these opposites through the lens of literature history and personal experience and offers readers a unique perspective on the complexities of human existence.; 8vo; 187 pages . Oxford University Press hardcover books
1973ref. 55255New York: The Vanguard Press Inc. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1973. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0814907504 . A Fine first edition/first printing with bumped corners and some wear from age to the pink cloth boards housed in a price-clipped and shelfworn dust-jacket in Nearly Fine condition; This novel is about a girl named Kay who has a very strict upbringing and is not allowed to have a boyfriend. She is sent to a boarding school in Vermont and is paired up with a boy named Ethan. They quickly become best friends and Kay starts to loosen up. When she returns home for summer break she meets a new boy and starts to feel out of place. She decides to go back to Ethan and the two of them continue to date.; 8vo; 561 pages . The Vanguard Press, Inc. hardcover books
1973ref. 55254New York: The Vanguard Press Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1973. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0814907504 . A Near Fine first edition/first printing with bumped corners and some wear from age to the pink cloth boards housed in a price-clipped and edgeworn alike dust-jacket; Oates's magnum opus is a novel of great power and beauty exploring the primal attraction between a young woman and an older man and the destructive power of desire.; 8vo; 561 pages . The Vanguard Press, Inc. hardcover books
1976ref. 55839New York: The Vanguard Press Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0814907741 . A Near Fine first Printing of the First Edition with some mild soiling and damp stains to the red cloth boards in alike dust-jacket; Crossing the Border is a collection of fifteen short stories about the human experience told from a variety of perspectives. Each story is rooted in a true event and Oates' trademark narrative skill as well as her gift for creating memorable characters brings these events to life.; 8vo; 256 pages; Price . The Vanguard Press, Inc. hardcover books
1976ref. 55837New York: The Vanguard Press Inc. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0814907741 . A Very Good first Printing of the First Edition that is soiled and dampstained in an aged Near Fine dust-jacket showing some dampstains; This book is a collection of fifteen short stories set on either side of the U.S.-Mexico border. Each story is about a different character and most of them explore the dynamics of the borderland its people and its culture.; 8vo; 256 pages; Price . The Vanguard Press, Inc. hardcover books
1984ref. 55832New York: E. P. Dutton Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525242481 . A Fine first Edition/First Printing in a Fine dust-jacket; This book is a collection of short stories by Joyce Carol Oates. The stories are about people who are facing the end of their lives and the things that they must do to prepare for the end.; 8vo; 241 pages . E. P. Dutton, Inc. hardcover books
1984ref. 55833New York: E. P. Dutton Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0525242481 . A Fine first Edition/First Printing in a Fine dust-jacket that has some minor bumping to the corners; This book is a compilation of short stories by Joyce Carol Oates. Each story is about a character who is facing the end of their life. Some of the characters are facing death by natural causes while others are facing death due to violence or other causes.; 8vo; 241 pages . E. P. Dutton, Inc. hardcover books
1976ref. 55838New York: The Vanguard Press Inc. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0814907741 . A first Printing of the First Edition in Fine condition that has a tiny black soil spot on the front cover in a mildly soiled Near Fine dust-jacket; The Crossing the Border anthology is a collection of fifteen short stories by Joyce Carol Oates. The stories explore the themes of immigration and the borderlands between the United States and Mexico. The stories are written with a keen eye for detail and are filled with vivid characters and compelling stories.; 8vo; 256 pages; Price . The Vanguard Press, Inc. hardcover books
1999ref. 54075New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525944524 . A Fine first edition/first printing housed in an alike dust-jacket; Starr Bright Will be with You Soon by Joyce Carol Oates is a touching beautiful story about a mother and daughter. The daughter Starr Bright is dealing with the death of her mother and is missing her terribly. The mother Rosamond Smith is trying to cope with her death and keep Starr happy. One day Starr sees a light in the sky and she knows her mother is with her. From then on Rosamond is able to be with Starr and help her through her grieving process. This beautifully written story is a testament to the power of love and the unique bond between mother and daughter.; 8vo; 264 pages . Dutton hardcover books
2007ref. 53957New York: ECCO. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0061236829 . A Very Good first edition/first printing that has rubbing to the edges of the mildly soiled boards housed in a like dust-jacket that is also edgeworn and has some soiling; Joyce Carol Oates' The Gravedigger's Daughter tells the story of a woman Addie who is haunted by her father's death. Addie returns to her hometown after years of being away to find that her father's death has left a lasting impression on the townspeople. The Gravedigger's Daughter is a gripping novel that explores the relationships between fathers and daughters and the deep scars that can be left behind.; 8vo; 582 pages; MR . ECCO hardcover books
1995ref. 54349New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525940456 . A Near Fine first edition/first printing in a like dust-jacket that has some soiling and is taped to the front and rear pastedowns; Zombie is a classic novel of dark obsession from the extraordinary Joyce Carol Oates. A brilliant unflinching journey into the mind of a serial killer Zombie views the world through the eyes of Quentin P. newly paroled sex offender as he chillingly evolves from rapist to mass murderer; 8vo; 181 pages . Dutton hardcover books
1996ref. 24059New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939725 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in equally unblemished dust-jacket signed and dated with added non personalized "Very Best Wishes" by author Joyce Carol Oates. Preceded only by a private publication by the Franklin Library; A collection of twenty two stories examining the very nature of American life at the end of the 20th century; from the inner city to the suburbs from small towns to a European capital this is Oates' journey into the human heart. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather and features gilded sewn in pages and ribbon marker simply superb quality Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; viii 326 2 pages; Signed by Author . Dutton hardcover books
1990ref. 52053Cape Town: Struik. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. 3rd Edition. 1868251616 . A Later edition in Near Fine condition with some rubbing to the edges of the boards in an alike dust-jacket with a price sticker to the rear; This book is a journey through South Africa telling the story of the country through the lens of its people. The authors travel the country interviewing people of all ages and walks of life to get a truly holistic view of the country. They explore the country's history culture and politics and present a complex and nuanced portrait of South Africa.; 4to ; 203 pages . Struik hardcover books
1993ref. 52254Collegeville MN: The Liturgical Press. Very Good. 1993. Hardcover. 0814622941 . Very Good condition with bumped corners edgewear and soiling; .This book is a compilation of devotions for morning and evening prayers. It offers different prayers for a variety of situations and includes scripture references for each. The book is easy to follow and includes helpful tips for prayer.; 8vo; 671 pages; FSA . The Liturgical Press hardcover books
1977ref. 52659Garden City NY: Doubleday & Company Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1977. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with some wear to the edges of the boards in a Very Good dust-jacket that is lightly scuffed with some soiling on the rear panel; The Oak and the Ivy is a biography of William and Catherine Gladstone written by Joyce Marlow. The book covers the couple's life from their relationship in 1809 until Catherine's death in 1859. Marlow provides a detailed account of William's political career including his role in the Reform Bill of 1832 and the Crimean War. She also explores Catherine's life as a writer speaker and reformer.; 8vo; 324 pages . Doubleday & Company, Inc. hardcover books
1981ref. 106124New York: E. P. Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525054839 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; The story is told by a teenage girl who is raped and becomes pregnant. She decides to keep the baby and give it up for adoption. Years later she finds out that her adopted daughter is the same age as her when she gave her up. The daughter comes to find her and the two of them share an emotional reunion.; 8vo; 434 pages; $9.00 . E. P. Dutton hardcover books
1989ref. 107316New York: Pocket Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Review copy with publisher's slip promotional material and the original wrap-around band with Mary Higgins Clark quote laid in; When a tornado devastates a small town high schooler Addison Young and her friends must band together to survive a night of terror.; 8vo; $17.50 . Pocket Books hardcover books
1976ref. 120763New York: St Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1976. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first US edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; .This book collects essays by Joyce Cary on a range of topics including love death art and the role of the artist. The essays are thought-provoking and insightful and will provide readers with a wealth of knowledge and understanding.; 8vo; 263 pages; $6.00 . St Martin's Press hardcover books
1986ref. 101970New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; Author team's first mystery introduces Denise Lemoyne; 8vo; $7.00 . Viking hardcover books
1986ref. 106126New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Trade Edition. Hardcover. Marya is the story of a young Russian girl who is taken from her family and forced into a convent in the early 1800s. She is eventually able to escape and journey to America where she becomes one of the most celebrated artists of her time.; 8vo; $7.00 . Dutton hardcover books
1985ref. 120394New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; Joyce Carol Oates' magnificent new novel tells the story of an American family during the summer of 1966 when the nation is on the cusp of a seismic change. Set in a small town in upstate New York Solstice is a story of love loss and the power of art.; 8vo; $6.00 . Dutton hardcover books
1987ref. 101969New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Author team's third mystery features Denise Lemoyne; tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a seventy-six-year-old widower and a twenty-four-year-old college student.In A Civil Death John William and Joyce H. Corrington tell the story of an unlikely friendship between a seventy-six-year-old widower Everett and a twenty-four-year-old college student Cassie. Everett is a recluse who has been living in the same house for forty years and Cassie is a social outcast who has been kicked out of her home and is living on the streets. Despite their differences Everett and Cassie begin to share their lives and their secrets and the two become close friends. Everett teaches Cassie how to cook and how to garden and Cassie helps Everett to connect with his grandchildren. As they grow older Everett and Cassie face the prospect of their own death together and they learn to appreciate the momentousness of life. A Civil; 8vo; $6.50 . Viking hardcover books