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1928ref. 140944930New York: Alfred A. Knopf 1928. Signed by Robert Joyce Tasker on the half title upon his release from prison with the inscription "A new 'First Day' -- for those who know my career- a title with double meaning:- signed with sentiments rising but the situation well in hand. Robert Joyce Tasker at San Francisco!! Dec. 10 1929." An earlier handwritten note from Tasker while incarcerated is pasted onto the facing page. On pink paper it reads "You might paste this in your copy of Grimhaven-- Mr Eugene Plunkett -- signed Robert Joyce Tasker April 26th -1929- San Quentin Calif." Four newspaper articles about Tasker are pasted in at front with the former owner's explanations and notes written ink next to them. Second printing of the first edition. iv 241 3 pp. Bound in publisher's green cloth with gilt stamping. A Good only copy lacking jacket. Spine worn and frayed along ends glued down to spine offsetting from clippings. Former owner's bookplate on paste down San Francisco bookseller's ticket on rear paste down. A rare fan's copy of a popular memoir of life at San Quentin which the author was able to parlay into a successful screenwriting career. After relocating to Mexico City in 1942 he committed suicide by eating sleeping pills. A very unusual copy for being signed once while in prison once out. Alfred A. Knopf unknown books
1928ref. 817011928. Tasker Robert Joyce 1903-1944. Grimhaven. New York: A.A. Knopf 1928. 3 241 pp. Original cloth in worn dust jacket in a mylar covering. A large piece of front dust jacket missing and bound with tape. Author's presentation inscription "Love/ Len D. Owens Sr./ with sincere best wishes/ Robert Joyce Tasker/ Culver City- Feb. 17th 1930" to front free endpaper. Internally clean. $450. Robert Joyce Tasker was an American writer and screenwriter. While serving a five-year sentence for robbery in San Quentin Prison Tasker wrote this autobiographical account about his prison life Grimhaven. After his release the success of his book permitted Tasker to become a Hollywood screenwriter. In 1942 he relocated to Mexico City to work for various film producers. Len D. Owens was an advertising and billboard executive and the father of Academy award winning screenwriter Frances Marion. unknown
1928ref. 140944930New York: Alfred A. Knopf 1928. Signed by Robert Joyce Tasker on the half title upon his release from prison with the inscription "A new 'First Day' -- for those who know my career- a title with double meaning:- signed with sentiments rising but the situation well in hand. Robert Joyce Tasker at San Francisco!! Dec. 10 1929." An earlier handwritten note from Tasker while incarcerated is pasted onto the facing page. On pink paper it reads "You might paste this in your copy of Grimhaven-- Mr Eugene Plunkett -- signed Robert Joyce Tasker April 26th -1929- San Quentin Calif." Four newspaper articles about Tasker are pasted in at front with the former owner's explanations and notes written ink next to them. Second printing of the first edition. iv 241 3 pp. Bound in publisher's green cloth with gilt stamping. A Good only copy lacking jacket. Spine worn and frayed along ends glued down to spine offsetting from clippings. Former owner's bookplate on paste down San Francisco bookseller's ticket on rear paste down. A rare fan's copy of a popular memoir of life at San Quentin which the author was able to parlay into a successful screenwriting career. After relocating to Mexico City in 1942 he committed suicide by eating sleeping pills. A very unusual copy for being signed once while in prison once out. Alfred A. Knopf unknown
ref. 56973143-6Catholic University of America Press. Used - Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Catholic University of America Press unknown
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2010ref. __0813217903Catholic Univ of Amer Pr 2010. Hardcover. New. new edition. 296 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.25 inches. Catholic Univ of Amer Pr hardcover
2010ref. DADAX0813217903Catholic University of America Press 2010-10-25. hardcover. New. 6.30x1.10x9.20. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Catholic University of America Press hardcover
2004ref. NMS-NMI-F-094-155Business Science Reference 2020-04-10. Paperback. Good. 0.5300 in x 10.0000 in x 7.0000 in. ARRIVES IN 2-4 BUSINESS DAYS if you choose Expedited Shipping! May contain highlighting/underlining/notes/etc. May have used stickers on cover. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed to be included with used books. 1ST Business Science Reference paperback
2004ref. NMS-NMI-F-094-378Business Science Reference 2020-04-10. Paperback. Good. 0.5300 in x 10.0000 in x 7.0000 in. ARRIVES IN 2-4 BUSINESS DAYS if you choose Expedited Shipping! 1ST May contain highlighting/underlining/notes/etc. May have used stickers on cover. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed to be included with used books. Business Science Reference paperback
ref. mon0003760468Engineering Science Reference 8/19/2022 12:00:01 A. hardcover. Like New. 0.5600 10.0000 7.0000. Engineering Science Reference hardcover
2022ref. x-3030848051Springer 2022. Paperback. New. 256 pages. 9.25x6.10x0.71 inches. Springer paperback
2012ref. DADAX384659993XLAP Lambert Academic Publishing 2012-03-14. paperback. New. 5.91x0.47x8.66. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing paperback
ref. 384659993X.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
2019ref. x-0367275856Routledge 2019. Hardcover. New. 272 pages. 9.00x5.75x0.75 inches. Routledge hardcover
2021ref. x-0367275996Taylor & Francis 2021. Paperback. New. 272 pages. 8.25x5.25x0.75 inches. Taylor & Francis paperback
ref. 56800620-6Cambridge Philological Society. Used - Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Cambridge Philological Society unknown
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ref. ANAIS-1964786169Hardie Grant Books 2026-09-01. hardcover. Good. 9.5X6.5X1.5. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Hardie Grant Books hardcover
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