CHABON, MICHAEL

Telegraph Avenue a Novel

New York, NY: Harper, 2012. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0061493341. Illustrated by Milan Bozic. Cover Art; This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean.. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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N° du livre: 45639

Catalogue: Modern Fiction First Edition

Mots-clés: 0061493341 Modern Fiction First Edition Michael Chabon Milan Bozic Berkeley, CA Oakland, CA Musicians Record Stores

CHAMBERS, ROBERT W.

The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esq.

New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1912. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Illustrated by Charles Dana Gibson. B&W Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and is lacking a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping and rubbing. There is one spot of discoloration on the rear book cover. The text pages are clean and bright. There is a previous owner's inked name and address on the front endpaper. "Robert was first educated at the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, and then entered the Art Students' League at around the age of 20, where the artist Charles Dana Gibson was his fellow student. Chambers studied at the École des Beaux-Arts, and at Académie Julian, in Paris from 1886 to 1893, and his work was displayed at the Salon as early as 1889. On his return to New York, he succeeded in selling his illustrations to Life, Truth, and Vogue magazines. Then, for reasons unclear, he devoted his time to writing, producing his first novel, In the Quarter (written in 1887 in Munich). His most famous, and perhaps most meritorious, effort is The King in Yellow, a collection of Art Nouveau short stories published in 1895. This included several famous weird short stories which are connected by the theme of a fictitious drama of the same title, which drives those who read it insane. E. F. Bleiler described The King in Yellow as one of the most important works of American supernatural fiction. It was also strongly admired by H. P. Lovecraft and his circle. "Chambers returned to the weird genre in his later short story collections The Maker of Moons, The Mystery of Choice and The Tree of Heaven, but none earned him as much success as The King in Yellow. Some of Chambers's work contains elements of science fiction, such as In Search of the Unknown and Police! ! ! , about a zoologist who encounters monsters. " (From Wikipedia). Very Good+ .

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N° du livre: 38877

Catalogue: Modern Fiction First

Mots-clés: Modern Fiction First Edition Robert W. Chambers The Law England

CHEEVER, JOHN

Oh What a Paradise It Seems

New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1982. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0394513347. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "His main themes include the duality of human nature: sometimes dramatized as the disparity between a character's decorous social persona and inner corruption, and sometimes as a conflict between two characters (often brothers) who embody the salient aspects of both – light and dark, flesh and spirit. Many of his works also express a nostalgia for a vanishing way of life (as evoked by the mythical St. Botolphs in the Wapshot novels) , characterized by abiding cultural traditions and a profound sense of community, as opposed to the alienating nomadism of modern suburbia. " (from Wikipedia). Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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N° du livre: 44027

Catalogue: Modern Fiction First Edition

Mots-clés: 0394513347 Modern Fiction First Edition John Cheever Love Relationships

CHEVALIER, TRACY

Falling Angels

New York: Dutton, 2001. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0007108257. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "Her first novel, The Virgin Blue, was published in the UK in 1997 and was chosen by W H Smith for their showcase of new authors. Her second novel, entitled Girl with a Pearl Earring, was published in 1999. The work, which was based on the famous painting by Vermeer, has been translated into 38 languages. As of 2014, it has sold over five million copies worldwide. It won the Barnes and Noble Discover Award in 2000. In 2003, a film based on the novel was released, receiving three Academy Award nominations in 2004, along with ten BAFTAs and two Golden Globes. Her 2013 novel, The Last Runaway was honored with the Ohioana Book Award and was chosen for the Richard and Judy Book Club for autumn 2013. " (from Wikipedia). Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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N° du livre: 40861

Catalogue: Modern Fiction First Editions

Mots-clés: 0007108257 Modern Fiction First Edition Tracy Chevalier Historical Fiction Queen Victoria London

CHILDRESS, MARK

V for Victor

New York: Knopf, 1988. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0394568710. SIGNED EDITION. This copy has been signed by the author on the half title page. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. ; Signed by Author. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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N° du livre: 41266

Catalogue: Modern Fiction First Edition

Mots-clés: 0394568710 Modern Fiction First Edition Mark Childress World War II Nazis

CHILDRESS, MARK

A World Made of Fire

New York, NY: Knopf, 1984. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0394536347. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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N° du livre: 44404

Catalogue: Modern Fiction First Edition

Mots-clés: 0394536347 Modern Fiction First Edition Mark Childress Debut Novels

CHURCHILL, THOMAS

Centralia Dead March

Willimantic, CT: Curbstone Press, 1980. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. This book is in Very Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. THe book covers have some l ight rubbing and wear to the spine ends, spine joints, and cover edges. The text pages are clean and bright. "Centralia Dead March is a documentary novel based on the struggle of a radical union to establish better working conditions and solidarity among lumbermen, miners, railroad and migrant workers during the early part of this century. Wesley Everest, Ray Becker, Bert and O. C. Bland, Loren Roberts and Eugene Barnett lived and worked around Centralia, Washington and were active in the Wobblies, the International Workers of the World. Because of its doctrine of worker unity, its stand against racist hiring practices and its call for militant tactics, the I. W. W, the most feared union among the ruling classes, was subject to massive arrests and numerous court actions. When the I. W. W. Led the northwester woods out on strike during the First World War because wages had dropped while production increased, they were branded "traitors" in the local papers. On November 11, 1919, during the first Armistice parade, a mob of Centralia "patriots" raided the union hall. In the conflict, three soldiers were shot by workers defending their property; Everest was beaten, castrated, and hanged from a bridge; and seven workers--including Becker, the Blands, Roberts, and Barnett--were sentenced to from 25 to 40 years. Centralia Dead March recreates these historical events and examines the long-term consequences of the violence and repression." (From Amazon). Very Good .

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N° du livre: 47149

Catalogue: Modern Fiction First E

Mots-clés: Labor Relations Thomas Churchill Labor Strikes International Workers Of The World IWW Wobblies Mineworkers Centralia, Washington

CLAVELL, JAMES

Whirlwind

New York, NY: William Morrow & Company, 1986. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0340397241. Illustrated by George Sharp. Cover Art; This book is in Very Good+ condition and has a Very Good dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some beginning bumping. There is a light sway to the spine of the book due to the weight of the book. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket has a couple of small edge tears and some light bumping to the spine ends and corners. The white dust jacket has generalized light toning / yellowing. The spine of the dust jacket has some fading to the red lettering of the title.. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket .

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N° du livre: 45824

Catalogue: Modern Fiction First

Mots-clés: 0340397241 Modern Fiction First Edition James Clavell The Shah Of Iran Iran Asia Saga George Sharp

CLEVELAND, KAREN

You Can Run a Novel

New York, NY: Ballantine Books, 2021. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0593357795. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean.. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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N° du livre: 46741

Catalogue: Modern Fiction First Edition

Mots-clés: 0593357795 Modern Fiction First Edition Karen Cleveland CIA Thriller Conspiracy

COATES, TA-NEHISI

The Water Dancer a Novel

New York: One World, 2019. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0399590595. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates ( born September 30, 1975) is an American author and journalist. Coates gained a wide readership during his time as national correspondent at The Atlantic, where he wrote about cultural, social, and political issues, particularly regarding African Americans and white supremacy. Coates has worked for The Village Voice, Washington City Paper, and TIME. He has contributed to The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, The Washington Monthly, O, and other publications. " (from Wikipedia). Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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N° du livre: 41635

Catalogue: Modern Fiction First Edition

Mots-clés: 0399590595 Modern Fiction First Edition Ta-nehisi Coates African American Authors Slavery

COLTON, JAMES (PSEUDONYM OF JOSEPH HANSEN)

Strange Marriage

Los Angeles, CA: Argyle Books, 1965. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Author's second book & possible 1st Hardcover book. This book is in Very Good+ condition and has a Very Good- dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping and edge wear. The text pages are mostly clean and bright, though the endpapers have some toning, especially to the edges. The dust jacket has several edge tears, nicks and small rubbed spots, especially to the spine ends and corners. "Joseph Hansen (July 19, 1923 – November 24, 2004) was an American crime writer and poet, best known for a series of novels featuring private eye Dave Brandstetter.....At the beginning of his career as a novelist, Hansen wrote under the pseudonym James Colton or James Coulton, producing novels such as Strange Marriage and Known Homosexual. He also wrote two gothic novels under the pseudonym Rose Brock. Hansen was also noted for writing poems, teaching workshops, and hosting a 1960s radio-show called Homosexuality Today. In 1970, he helped to found the first Gay Pride Parade in Hollywood. Hansen disliked the term "gay" and always described himself as "homosexual"." (from Wikipedia). Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket .

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N° du livre: 45920

Catalogue: Modern Fiction First

Mots-clés: Modern Fiction First Edition James Colton Joseph Hansen Homosexual Behavior Homosexuality

CONNELL, EVAN S.

Saint Augustine's Pigeon

San Francisco, CA: North Point Press, 1980. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "Evan Shelby Connell Jr. (August 17, 1924 – January 10, 2013) was a U. S. Novelist, poet, and short-story writer. He also published under the name Evan S. Connell Jr. His writing covered a variety of genres, although he published most frequently in fiction. In 2009, Connell was nominated for the Man Booker International Prize, for lifetime achievement. On April 23, 2010, he was awarded a Los Angeles Times Book Prize: the Robert Kirsch Award, for "a living author with a substantial connection to the American West, whose contribution to American letters deserves special recognition." " (from Wikipedia). Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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N° du livre: 39268

Catalogue: Modern Fiction First

Mots-clés: Modern Fiction First Edition Evan S. Connell Short Stories Modern Fiction Firsts

CONNERY, TOM

Honour Be Damned a Markham of the Marines Novel

Washington, D. C.: Regnery Publishing, 2001. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0895262525. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. There is some beginning bumping to the spine ends of the book covers. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean.. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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N° du livre: 45507

Catalogue: Modern Fiction First Edition

Mots-clés: 0895262525 Modern Fiction First Edition Tom Connery Historical Fiction French Revolution Marines Military Fiction

O'CONNOR, EDWIN

All in the Family

Boston, MA / London, England: Atlantic / Little Brown, 1966. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0316626422. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Very Good+ dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is generally clean and bright. The front cover has several small spots of rubbing. The spine of the book has light toning and ground in dirt. There are a couple of small edge nicks to the dust jacket edges as well. "His last novel, All in the Family, appeared in 1966. (It has no relation at all to the later television series of the same name. ) It is a story of a Massachusetts family with a father who has political ambitions for his sons. As with The Last Hurrah, it is not a roman à clef but the clan is certainly reminiscent of the Kennedy family. "Edwin O'Connor, the author of The Last Hurrah, summed up the era in his final novel, All in the Family: 'Corruption here had a shoddy, penny-ante quality it did not have in other states....Here everything was up for grabs and nothing was too small to steal....In our politics there seemed to be a depthless cushion of street-corner cynicism, a special kind of tainted, small-time fellowship which sent out a complex of vines and shoots so interconnected that even the sleaziest poolroom bookie managed, in some way, however obscure, to be in touch with the mayor's office or the governor's chair.' "" (from Wikipedia). Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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N° du livre: 41882

Catalogue: Modern Fiction First Edition

Mots-clés: 0316626422 Modern Fiction First Edition Edwin O'connor Ireland Politics Mafia Corruption Modern Fiction Firsts

O'CONNOR, ROBERT

Buffalo Soldiers

New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1993. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0679415084. This is the author's first novel. " This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "He is the author of a novel, 1993's Buffalo Soldiers, which was adapted into the film of the same name. The literary magazine Granta called him one of the most promising young novelists, and novelist James Carroll, in a positive review in The New York Times, called him a "fine novelist." In the United Kingdom, Buffalo Soldiers was highly praised by the reviewer of The Independent, who called it "powerful" and said that the novel's denouement was "delicate, unflinching and deeply moving." Other reviewers praised his portrayal of American military life in Germany, including its "race hatred and race-related violence." " (from Wikipedia). Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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N° du livre: 46454

Catalogue: Modern Fiction First Editions

Mots-clés: 0679415084 Modern Fiction First Editions Robert O'Connor Soldiers the Military Satire Peacetime