BRYER, JACKSON R. , ROBERT M. DOWLING & MARY C. HARTIG (EDITORS)

Conversations with Sam Shepard (Literary Conversations Series)

Jackson, Mississippi: University Press of Mississippi, 2021. Print on demand. Original decorated boards. ISBN: 149683660X. Light shelfwear. ; Octavo; xxxii, 293 pages. New with no dustjacket .

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Book number: LCH46931

Catalogue: Theatre & Performing Arts

Keywords: 149683660x Actors Directors Poetry Criticism

CLARK, ROBERT

Traditional Kobujutsu. Tonfa Baton and Rice Flail

London: A & C Black, 1996. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 0713643811. With illustrations. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. Minor creasing to bottom right hand corner back cover. ; "Traditional Kobujutsu: Tonfa, Baton, and Rice Flail" is a detailed exploration of traditional Japanese martial arts weapons, focusing specifically on the tonfa, baton, and rice flail. The book delves into the history, cultural significance, and techniques associated with these ancient weapons, which were originally designed for practical purposes but have been adapted over the centuries for martial arts training. It offers readers comprehensive instructions on handling and maneuvering these weapons, providing step-by-step guides illustrated with photographs to enhance understanding and proficiency. Additionally, the text discusses the philosophy underlying kobujutsu, emphasizing the discipline, respect, and self-improvement that are integral to this martial art form. This book serves as an essential resource for martial arts students and enthusiasts who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills in traditional kobujutsu. ; Octavo; 96 pages. Very Good+ .

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Book number: LCB60891

Catalogue: Martial Arts

Keywords: 0713643811 Fighting Weaponry

CUMMING, ELIZABETH

Hand, Heart and Soul, the Arts and Crafts Movement in Scotland

Edinburgh: Birlinn Limited, 2006. First Edition. Paperback. ISBN: 1841586102. 9781841586106; With fold out covers and frontispiece picture. Light wear to spine, covers and corners. Light scuffs to lower cover edge. Spine tight. Pages clean. With colour plates and colour photographic plates throughout. A meticulous and fascinating exploration of Scotland’s arts and crafts heritage. The book looks at the movement’s origins, examining its philosophical and aesthetic foundations while highlighting influential artisans and designers. Cumming’s narrative interweaves historical context with personal stories, offering readers insights into the cultural transformation that shaped Scottish art and design. The book is both scholarly and accessible, celebrating creativity and craftsmanship across Scotland’s artistic landscape. ; Octavo Oblong; xv, 240 pages. Very Good .

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Book number: LCB63117

Catalogue: Arts & Crafts

Keywords: 1841586102 9781841586106 British History

FOOT, MICHAEL E. A.

Books and Art: Films, Theatre, Tv, Music, Painting (November 1957)

London: Beaverbrook, 1957. First Edition; First Edition. Softcover (Saddle-stapled). 56 pages. With illustrations. Slight wear and slight soiling to spine, cover and corners. ; Octavo (standard book size). Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 80729

Catalogue: Arts

FOX, JOE & ART MICHAELS

Starting in Taekwondo Training for Competition and Self-Defense

Canada / Usa: Sterling Publishing Company, 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 080696104X. Minor wear to spine, covers and corners. Clean . Spine intact. ; Photographs (b&w) throughout detailing techniques. ; 8.25 X 0.5 X 10.5 inches; 128 pages; Thorough and detailed introduction to Taekwondo and competition Taekwondo.. Very Good .

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Book number: LCB60529

Catalogue: Martial Arts

Keywords: 080696104x Self Defence Fighting

FUNDER, LISE

Dansk SøLV 20. århundrede

Copenhagen: New Nordic Publishing Arnold Busck, 1999. Presumed 1st Edition. Original Cloth. ISBN: 8717067235. With colour illustrations. Slight chipping to bottom edge of dustjacket. Slight discolouration to dustjacket. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. ; With colour illustrations. Slight chipping to bottom edge of dustjacket. Slight discolouration to dustjacket. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. An insightful exploration of Danish silver throughout the twentieth century. The book charts the evolution of design, craftsmanship, and innovation. Funder highlights key periods, influential artists, and notable works, capturing the essence of Danish aesthetic tradition while illustrating how socio-cultural shifts reshaped silver artistry and design in modern Denmark. A compelling cultural journey. ; Quarto; 239 pages. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB60394

Catalogue: Arts and Crafts

Keywords: 8717067235 Decoration Household Art & Antiquities Silverwork

HITCHCOCK, H. WILEY

Marc-Antoine Charpentier (Oxford Study of Composers)

Oxford & New York: Oxford University Press, 1990. First Edition. Original boards. ISBN: 0193164116. From the library of Robert J. Knecht. Loosely inserted compliment slip from Robert J. Knecht. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. Slight foxing to inside top & bottom margins of dustjacket. ; Octavo; xii, 123 pages. Very Good in Very Good dustjacket .

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Book number: LCH48164

Catalogue: Music & Performing Arts

Keywords: 0193164116 Marc Antoine

JOURDAIN, MARGARET & R. SOAME EVANS

Chinese Export Art in the Eighteenth Century

London: Country Life, 1950. First Edition; First Impression. Original cloth. Slight browning throughout text block & soiling to edges. Hinges slightly cracked. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & corners bumped. ; With plates. Slight browning throughout text block & soiling to edges. Hinges slightly cracked. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & corners bumped. ; 28.5 x 22.1 x 1.8 cms; 144 pages; Chinese Export Art in the Eighteenth Century is a comprehensive examination of the diverse art forms produced in China specifically for export to Western markets during the 1700s. Authored by Margaret Jourdain and R. Soame Jenyns, the book delves into various categories of export art, including lacquerware, furniture, paper hangings, prints, paintings, and porcelain. It offers detailed analyses of the techniques, materials, and aesthetic principles employed by Chinese artisans to cater to European tastes. The volume also explores the cultural and economic exchanges between China and the West, highlighting how these interactions influenced artistic production and consumption during the eighteenth century. Published in 1950, this work serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history of Chinese decorative arts and their global impact.. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 63071

Catalogue: Arts & Crafts

Keywords: Textiles Painting

KENYON REVIEW, THE

The Kenyon Review. Volume XX Autumn 1958 No. 4

Gambier, Ohio: The Kenyon Review, 1958. First Edition; First Edition. Softcover (Perfect Bound). With library stamp on cover. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; Ex-Library; 22.7 x 15.2 cms; 507-674 pages. Good with no dustjacket .

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Book number: 20266

Catalogue: Liberal Arts

KENYON REVIEW, THE

The Kenyon Review. Volume XXI Autumn 1959 No. 4

Gambier, Ohio: The Kenyon Review, 1959. First Edition; First Edition. Softcover (Perfect Bound). With library stamp on cover. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Spine slightly creased. ; Ex-Library; 22.7 x 15.2 cms; 505-672 pages. Good with no dustjacket .

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Book number: 20268

Catalogue: Liberal Arts

KENYON REVIEW, THE

The Kenyon Review. Volume XXI Summer 1959 No. 3

Gambier, Ohio: The Kenyon Review, 1959. First Edition; First Edition. Softcover (Perfect Bound). With library stamp on cover. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Spine slightly creased. ; Ex-Library; 22.7 x 15.2 cms; 337-504 pages. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 20267

Catalogue: Liberal Arts

KENYON REVIEW, THE

The Kenyon Review. Volume XXII Spring 1960 No. 2 Entropy

Gambier, Ohio: The Kenyon Review, 1960. First Edition; First Edition. Softcover (Perfect Bound). With library stamp on cover. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Spine slightly creased. ; Ex-Library; Octavo (standard book size); 169-336 pages. Good with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 20269

Catalogue: Liberal Arts

Keywords: Modern

LONG, MASTER HEI

Iron Hand of the Dragon's Tough. Secrets of Breaking Power

Boulder, Colorado: Paladin Press Book, 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. Very minor wear to spine, covers and corners. Covers with some finger print marks. Block pages clean throughout. Illustrations demonstrating technique throughout. ; Octavo; v, 103 (1) pages; For the experienced martial art practitioner. Covering hand/palm/elbow/foot strikes and training.. Very Good .

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Book number: 60587

Catalogue: Martial Arts

Keywords: Fighting

MARCHINI, RON & LEO FONG

Power Training in Kung-Fu and Karate. Supplementary Exercises for Developing Explosive Power for Championship Form.

Burbank: Ohara, 1982. First Edition; Fourteenth Impression. Original Decorated Wrappers. Text block edges somewhat browned & soiled. Front & back covers slightly torn (see picture). Some wear & fading to spine, covers & corners. ; With illustrations. Text block edges somewhat browned & soiled. Front & back covers slightly torn (see picture). Some wear & fading to spine, covers & corners. ; 22.6 x 15 x 1.8 cms; 224 pages; Ron Marchini (born March 4, 1945, in Stockton, California) is an American martial artist and actor renowned for his contributions to karate and action cinema. He began his martial arts journey in 1964, training in Renbukai Karate under Gordan Kennedy. In 1968, he traveled to Japan, becoming the first non-Japanese to study Renbukai Karate extensively, earning a 4th-degree black belt under Masayuki Koide. Throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s, Marchini established himself as a formidable tournament competitor, securing titles such as the 1968 North American Tournament of Champions and the 1971 National Black Belt Championships. He was ranked among the top karate fighters in the United States during this period. Transitioning to cinema, Marchini starred in several martial arts films, including Murder in the Orient (1974) , Death Machines (1976) , and Omega Cop (1990). He also co-authored martial arts instructional books, notably collaborating with Leo Fong on titles like Power Training in Kung-Fu and Karate (1974). Leo Fong (November 23, 1928 – February 18, 2022) was a Chinese-American martial artist, actor, boxer, and Methodist minister. Born in the Xinhui district of Jiangmen, Guangdong, China, he immigrated to the United States at age five, settling in Arkansas. Fong began boxing at 15, later earning a bachelor's degree in physical education from Hendrix College and a master's in theology from Southern Methodist University. In the 1950s, Fong delved into martial arts, studying disciplines like judo, jiu-jitsu, Choy Lay Fut, and Wing Chun. He developed his own martial arts system, Wei Kuen Do, integrating various styles. A close friend of Bruce Lee, Fong contributed to the evolution of Jeet Kune Do by introducing weight training and boxing techniques. Fong transitioned to filmmaking in the 1970s, acting in and directing over 31 films, including Murder in the Orient (1974) and Low Blow (1986). He co-authored several martial arts books with Ron Marchini, such as Power Training in Kung-Fu and Karate (1974). Fong's contributions to martial arts earned him induction into the Martial Arts History Museum's Hall of Fame in 2006. Fong passed away on February 18, 2022, at the age of 93, leaving a legacy in both martial arts and cinema.. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 62972

Catalogue: Martial Arts

Keywords: Self Defence Exercise

MARKERT, JOHN

Making Music in Music City. Conversations with Nashville Music Industry Professionals (Charles K. Wolfe Music Series)

Knoxville, Tennessee: The University of Tennessee Press, 2021. First Edition. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 1621906442. In original shrinkwrap. ; Octavo; 277 pages. New .

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Book number: LCH46350

Catalogue: Music & Performing Arts

Keywords: 1621906442 Social & Cultural History American South