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1947rif. 28538New York:: Viking Press 1947. First Printing of the First US Edition. A Fine copy in a Near Fine 2nd issue unclipped dust jacket. Like his father and grandfather before him Kino is a poor diver gathering pearls from the gulf beds that once brought great wealth to the Kings of Spain and now provide Kino Juana and their infant son with meager subsistence. Then on a day like any other Kino emerges from the sea with a pearl as large as a sea gull's egg as "perfect as the moon." With the pearl comes hope the promise of comfort and of security. A story of classic simplicity based on a Mexican folk tale The Pearl explores the secrets of man's nature the darkest depths of evil and the luminous possibilities of love. Viking Press, unknown
rif. FORT922690The Viking Press. Used - Good. 1st Edition 1st Printing. In Fair condition mylar-wrapped dust jacket price clipped. Brick cloth covered boards with gilt lettering on front board and spine. Top edges of textblock are tinted green. The Viking Press hardcover
rif. FORT762316The Viking Press. Used - Good. First Edition First Printing 1st 1st. In Good mylar wrapped dust jacket not price clipped with price of $2.75. Brick cloth covered boards with gilt lettering on front board and spine. Top edges of textblock are tinted green. The Viking Press hardcover
1961rif. 58176NY: Viking 1961. First Trade Edition. 8vo pp. 311. A VG copy in little rubbed dj. priced at $4.50 Goldstone & Payne A38b. From the jacket "This new novel will probably surprise even his Steinbeck’s warmest admirers. Instead of being set in the Far West the scene of most of his books this one takes place on the Northeastern sea board; instead of depicting simple uneducated people this deals chiefly with a well-born well-to-do society with long traditions behind it. But it deals with it in a way that reveals the continuity within Steinbeck’s diversity; through the lives of one family and their friends he has taken that society apart shown its frightening shams and shortcomings and measured it against true human decency. The result is a novel in its very dfferent way as powerful as anything he has done and certain to stand as a major work in the Steinbeck canon Viking unknown
1961rif. 58176NY: Viking 1961. First Trade Edition. 8vo pp. 311. A VG copy in little rubbed dj. priced at $4.50 Goldstone & Payne A38b. From the jacket "This new novel will probably surprise even his Steinbeck’s warmest admirers. Instead of being set in the Far West the scene of most of his books this one takes place on the Northeastern sea board; instead of depicting simple uneducated people this deals chiefly with a well-born well-to-do society with long traditions behind it. But it deals with it in a way that reveals the continuity within Steinbeck’s diversity; through the lives of one family and their friends he has taken that society apart shown its frightening shams and shortcomings and measured it against true human decency. The result is a novel in its very dfferent way as powerful as anything he has done and certain to stand as a major work in the Steinbeck canon Viking unknown books
1962rif. 28023New York: Viking. Fine. 1962. First Edition; First Printing. Pamphlet. A very attractive Special Limited edition of 3200 copies/first printing in Fine condition; Steinbeck's acceptance speech for the Nobel Prize for Literature on Dec. 10 1962 in Stockholm in which he chastizes Mankind for his assumption of God-like power warns of the responsibilities thereof and praises literature as the mode of communication best suited for peaceful solutions ; 8vo . Viking unknown
1952rif. 67756Printed in the UK: William Heinemann LTD 1952. First UK edition. Cloth over boards. Very good./Good. Hardcover green cloth over boards with d/j. 8vo. 525 pp. Unillustrated. Author title and publisher stamped in gilt on spine. Text block edges slightly age toned. Pages are bright and clean with an occasional mark. Binding strong and square. Boards and spine lightly worn and bumped. D/j is rubbed creased at the folds/hinges lightly soiled and chipped at the crown/tail. D/j wrapped in protective mylar to prevent any further damage. William Heinemann LTD unknown
1942rif. 45604NY: Viking. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1942. First Edition. Hardcover. First edition hardcover "first published in March 1942" and first state with period between talk and this on line 11 of p. 112 no printer listed to CP. Fine condition but for faded topstain and slight toning to top page edges. The DJ in mylar is faintly sunned to spine/flap edges rubbed to spine edges wtih a tiny nick to heel. The rear flap has what appears to be the original price sticker. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . Viking hardcover
1964rif. 70391np: Privately Printed 1964. First edition. 12 pp. Fine in printed paper-covered boards with gilt-titled leather spine. The printed month for services has been struck through in holograph and “november” penned in. Zachary Scott and John Steinbeck each contribute a brief essay on their friend Emery. (np): Privately Printed, hardcover
1964rif. 70391np: Privately Printed 1964. First edition. 12 pp. Fine in printed paper-covered boards with gilt-titled leather spine. The printed month for services has been struck through in holograph and “november” penned in. Zachary Scott and John Steinbeck each contribute a brief essay on their friend Emery. (np): Privately Printed, hardcover books
rif. 16-5570New York: Martin Beck Theatre1942. Gouache in 8 colors on board.'22 x 14 inches "Free men cannot start a war but once it is started they can fight on in defeat. Herd men followers of a leader cannot do that and so it is always the herd men who win battles and the free men who win wars.”― John Steinbeck The Moon Is Down.The Moon is Down was John Steinbeck's second attempt at writing a novel in play form Of Mice and Men was his first. It was composed while on assignment from the Foreign Information Service a division of the Office of Strategic Services charged with combating Nazi propaganda. His original story depicting a small American town invaded by enemy troops was rejected by the FIS who feared that it might demoralize the civilian public. In his revised manuscript published by Viking in 1942 Steinbeck kept the same plot but set it in an unnamed Scandinavian town rather than the United States. Despite mixed critical reception the book was a remarkable public success outselling The Grapes of Wrath two-to-one in pre-publication; it would eventually pass through 76 editions. Shortly after publication the producer Oscar Serlin purchased the dramatic rights to The Moon is Down Herman Shumlin initially bought them but passed them on saying he “did not care for The Moon is Down’s politics.” Serlin known for his production of “Life with Father” accepted the challenge believing Steinbeck’s play would attract a large audience. “The Moon is Down” premiered on Broadway in April 1942 starring Otto Kruger as Colonel Lanser and Ralph Morgan as Mayor Orden. Like the novel before it the play was publicly adored but critically lambasted. Life magazine reported that it was “trumpeted louder than any literary event of the season” while the critical consensus was that “Steinbeck was too easy on the Germans too optimistic about the ultimate victory of the Allies and ultimately too moralistic." Despite its initial Broadway run lasting only nine weeks the play was immensely successful on the road and abroad especially in London and Stockholm. Rather surprisingly it was nominated for Best Play by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle and placed second.Provenance: From the estate of producer Oscar Serlin. New York: Martin Beck Theatre,1942 unknown
rif. 16-5574New York: Martin Beck Theatre1942. Gouache in 7 colors on paper mounted on board.'22 x 14 inches "Free men cannot start a war but once it is started they can fight on in defeat. Herd men followers of a leader cannot do that and so it is always the herd men who win battles and the free men who win wars.”― John Steinbeck The Moon Is Down.The Moon is Down was John Steinbeck's second attempt at writing a novel in play form Of Mice and Men was his first. It was composed while on assignment from the Foreign Information Service a division of the Office of Strategic Services charged with combating Nazi propaganda. His original story depicting a small American town invaded by enemy troops was rejected by the FIS who feared that it might demoralize the civilian public. In his revised manuscript published by Viking in 1942 Steinbeck kept the same plot but set it in an unnamed Scandinavian town rather than the United States. Despite mixed critical reception the book was a remarkable public success outselling The Grapes of Wrath two-to-one in pre-publication; it would eventually pass through 76 editions. Shortly after publication the producer Oscar Serlin purchased the dramatic rights to The Moon is Down Herman Shumlin initially bought them but passed them on saying he “did not care for The Moon is Down’s politics.” Serlin known for his production of “Life with Father” accepted the challenge believing Steinbeck’s play would attract a large audience. “The Moon is Down” premiered on Broadway in April 1942 starring Otto Kruger as Colonel Lanser and Ralph Morgan as Mayor Orden. Like the novel before it the play was publicly adored but critically lambasted. Life magazine reported that it was “trumpeted louder than any literary event of the season” while the critical consensus was that “Steinbeck was too easy on the Germans too optimistic about the ultimate victory of the Allies and ultimately too moralistic." Despite its initial Broadway run lasting only nine weeks the play was immensely successful on the road and abroad especially in London and Stockholm. Rather surprisingly it was nominated for Best Play by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle and placed second.Provenance: From the estate of producer Oscar Serlin. New York: Martin Beck Theatre,1942 unknown
rif. 16-5571New York: Martin Beck Theatre1942. Gouache in 7 colors on paper mounted on board.'22 x 14 inches "Free men cannot start a war but once it is started they can fight on in defeat. Herd men followers of a leader cannot do that and so it is always the herd men who win battles and the free men who win wars.”― John Steinbeck The Moon Is Down.The Moon is Down was John Steinbeck's second attempt at writing a novel in play form Of Mice and Men was his first. It was composed while on assignment from the Foreign Information Service a division of the Office of Strategic Services charged with combating Nazi propaganda. His original story depicting a small American town invaded by enemy troops was rejected by the FIS who feared that it might demoralize the civilian public. In his revised manuscript published by Viking in 1942 Steinbeck kept the same plot but set it in an unnamed Scandinavian town rather than the United States. Despite mixed critical reception the book was a remarkable public success outselling The Grapes of Wrath two-to-one in pre-publication; it would eventually pass through 76 editions. Shortly after publication the producer Oscar Serlin purchased the dramatic rights to The Moon is Down Herman Shumlin initially bought them but passed them on saying he “did not care for The Moon is Down’s politics.” Serlin known for his production of “Life with Father” accepted the challenge believing Steinbeck’s play would attract a large audience. “The Moon is Down” premiered on Broadway in April 1942 starring Otto Kruger as Colonel Lanser and Ralph Morgan as Mayor Orden. Like the novel before it the play was publicly adored but critically lambasted. Life magazine reported that it was “trumpeted louder than any literary event of the season” while the critical consensus was that “Steinbeck was too easy on the Germans too optimistic about the ultimate victory of the Allies and ultimately too moralistic." Despite its initial Broadway run lasting only nine weeks the play was immensely successful on the road and abroad especially in London and Stockholm. Rather surprisingly it was nominated for Best Play by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle and placed second.Provenance: From the estate of producer Oscar Serlin. New York: Martin Beck Theatre,1942 unknown
2014rif. 31215n.p.: Steinbeck Press. Fine. First Edition. Hardcover. charcoal gray cloth with silver-stamped lettering and decoration and paper-label illustration; no dust jacket possibly as issued a lovely as-new copy with no discernible wear. sketches and oil paintings SIGNED by both authors on the title page; hand-numbered 73/200 at lower corner of front endpaper. "On a fateful foggy evening not long ago Thomas Steinbeck told California landscape painter Benjamin Brode about the legendary 'watchers' who roam the wilds of Big Sur. The particulars of the account had been told to Steinbeck as a child and authenticated by such credible sources as his grandmother Olive Hamilton and Billy Post descendant of El Sur Grande ranchers and at that time the resident sage of the Post Ranch Inn. Steinbeck's compelling tale took root in Brode's imagination" and after Brode visited Big Sur bringing along "a basket of food and offerings designed to appeal to Dark Watchers' sensibilities" he returned hom and starting painting. The result was this beautifully-illustrated book. NOTE that additional postage charges will be assessed for international shipping of this moderately heavy book; if this concerns you please contact us for a shipping quote before placing your order. As always at ReadInk domestic Media Mail shipping is free. . 2014. Steinbeck Press hardcover
2014rif. 31215n.p.: Steinbeck Press. Fine. First Edition. Hardcover. charcoal gray cloth with silver-stamped lettering and decoration and paper-label illustration; no dust jacket possibly as issued a lovely as-new copy with no discernible wear. sketches and oil paintings SIGNED by both authors on the title page; hand-numbered 73/200 at lower corner of front endpaper. "On a fateful foggy evening not long ago Thomas Steinbeck told California landscape painter Benjamin Brode about the legendary 'watchers' who roam the wilds of Big Sur. The particulars of the account had been told to Steinbeck as a child and authenticated by such credible sources as his grandmother Olive Hamilton and Billy Post descendant of El Sur Grande ranchers and at that time the resident sage of the Post Ranch Inn. Steinbeck's compelling tale took root in Brode's imagination" and after Brode visited Big Sur bringing along "a basket of food and offerings designed to appeal to Dark Watchers' sensibilities" he returned hom and starting painting. The result was this beautifully-illustrated book. NOTE that additional postage charges will be assessed for international shipping of this moderately heavy book; if this concerns you please contact us for a shipping quote before placing your order. As always at ReadInk domestic Media Mail shipping is free. . 2014. Steinbeck Press hardcover books
rif. 63-6224NY: Viking 1945. Dust Jacket Only. 12mo. DJ Good with tears minor losses. Price $2.00 on DJ; with protective sleeve. NY: Viking, 1945. unknown
rif. 000280Covici Friede 1936 Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Thus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Second edition blue cloth. fine in fine jacket. Covici Friede, 1936 Hardcover
1936rif. 331715Covici Friede 1936. First Edition. Hardcover . Very Good/Fair. Square and tight in generally lightly soiled yellow and red cloth boards - top and bottom edges more so. Previous owner bookplate on front pastedown. All corners bumped and lightly frayed. Front and rear endpapers moderately age toned as are page edges. Interior leaves evenly lightly age toned with no previous owner markings. Front hinge tender but holding. Rear hinge tender but holding. Top edges stained red. 1936 on copyright page with no additional printings. Fair jacket is overall evenly age toned more so on spine. Front panel lightly soiled. Rear panel moderately soiled. All corners clipped but $2.50 price is intact. Jacket heavily tape repaired on verso. Front flap fold is split and tape repaired. Rear flap fold starting to split also tape repaired. Spine fold split where it meets back panel partially tape repaired. Crown and foot of spine heavily chipped. Spine rubbed near bottom not impacting text. All edges chipped back panel more so with two closed tears 1' and 2' at top impacting text. Despite its flaws still an appealing copy of an important American classic. In mylar. Covici Friede hardcover
1939rif. mon0003166845New York: The Viking Press 1939. Hardcover. Very Good. . First edition stated first published in April 1939 on the copyright page with no further publishing statements. Lacking dust jacket. Oatmeal cloth cover shows minor tanning and foxing. Slight foxing on the edges pages are lightly tanned and clean. New York: The Viking Press hardcover
rif. 000252World Books 1940 Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Cloth. First Thus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Fine copy in near fine jacket. The actors show in a circle around title.The best copy of this cheap wartime edition. World Books, 1940 Hardcover
1938rif. mon0003166349New York: The Viking Press 1938. Hardcover. Very Good. . First edition first printing. Near fine in jacket. DJ shows minor wear at the corners and is in a mylar sleeve. Minor discoloration at the joints cover shows minor rubbing to the extremities. Top edges red. Pages are lightly tanned and clean. New York: The Viking Press hardcover
1961rif. 68430THE VIKING PRESS 1961-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. New York: Viking Press 1961. First Edition. Limited Issue one of 500 copies printed and specially bound for friends of the author and publisher. With the sticker of McIntosh and Otis Steinbeck's literary agent on flyleaf. Navy blue cloth with bevelled edges titled and blocked in gilt and black on spine; dustjacket; 311pp. Light shelfwear to paper jacket and acetate with printed limited edition statement over jacket.F62 Please email for photos. THE VIKING PRESS hardcover
rif. 00142520th Century-Fox Book. Very Fine. Soft cover. F. Very Fine. First Edition. 15 x 18. Viva Zapata! exhibitors campaign book. Used to order posters for theatres showing the movie. Fill with designs and information about the stars Marlon Brando Anthony Quinn and Alan Reed as Pancho Villa. Rare and desirable. 20th Century-Fox Paperback
1991rif. 110282Yolla Bolly Press 1991. Limited. Hardcover. Fine/No jacket. #73/190cc. Signed by the illustrator Karin Wikstrom. Included is a xeroxed copy of commentary that accompanied the book signed by the writer Robert Morsberger. In a slipcase. Yolla Bolly Press hardcover
rif. 000280Covici Friede 1936 Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Thus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Second edition blue cloth. fine in fine jacket. Covici Friede, 1936 Hardcover books
