A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson - 2002

New York, Rinehart and Co, 1960, hardcover, 245 pp, First Edition, First Printing, Very Good in Very Good dustjacket. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, slight spine-end touches, text-block edges deeply tanned as is common with this book. Dustjacket unclipped bearing original price, slight spine-end, edge and corner nicks, two short closed edge tears to front panel, rear panel rubbed, in new Brodart sleeve. The classic modern novel, one of the earliest in the psychological thriller genre, and basis for the 1962 Robert Aldrich film, starring Bette Davis, Joan Crawford and Victor Buono.

Subterranean Press, Burton MI, 2004. First edition. Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket. Comes in a felt-lined slipcase which has light bumping at corners. Signed and lettered edition, letter UU of 52 copies.Includes a hardcover chapbook, In the Shadow of the Master, also signed by Morrell.By the author of Rambo.In each of the stories in this collection there is a theme: obsession and determination. A character gets an idea in his head, a hook on his emotions, a need that has to be fulfilled, and he does everything possible to carry through, no matter how difficult. Written with the haunting emotional intensity and lightning pace that has made David Morrell the master of high-action suspense writing, this collection of stories will leave you dazzled.

Signed by August Derleth / First edition / Dustjacket / 1947 / Please see photos; additional photos upon request. Part of another dustjacket pasted to rear inside board. Bookseller sticker pasted to front inside board, causing some discoloration to flyleaf. Has H. P. Lovecraft story.

Imajica by Clive Barker Limited Hardcover Artist Edition Irvine, CA: Suntup Press, 2021 illustrated by Jody Fallon in a limited edition of 1000 hardcover copies in dust jacket and slipcase. (true first edition: HarperCollins UK and US, 1991) Signed by Fallon (not signed by Barker) Fine as NEW in shrink-wrap with orange envelope containing a book mark and color plates. (There were also Lettered, and Numbered editions, the first of which is nearly unobtainable at this point. Some numbered copies can be had for $1500+.)
NOTE: The original first edition of Imajica was published in 1991 by HarperCollins UK and US when Barker was at the height of his powers in regards to supernatural horror/dark fantasy. The present copy published by Suntup is the first fully illustrated edition of this book. When it was made available for online pre-order early in 2021, all copies sold out in a day. Without question the best edition of this book ever published.
NOTE: The second picture of this listing shows the actual copy… Read More

Special assembled set of three books that are limited editions, signed, and numbered of the UK first edition, first printing. Please see photos for specifics. A portion of all book sales from Babcock & 68th are donated to charity.
The Passage, London: Orion, 2010; slipcased limited edition, 1st UK edition, 1st printing, flatsigned and dated on author's page, number 160 of 250. Black boards and slipcase with silver gilt embossed lettering, black endpapers. Dust Jacket and book in like new condition, unread collector's copy.
The Twelve, London: Orion, 2012; limited edition, 1st UK edition, 1st printing, flatsigned and numbered 192 of 500. Black boards with gold gilt embossed lettering, gold gilt page edges, black endpapers, dust jacket in protected wrapper. Like new condition, unread collector's copy.
The City of Mirrors, London: Orion, 2016; limited edition, 1st UK edition, 1st printing, flatsigned and numbered 307 of 500. Blue boards with silver gilt embossed lettering, blue page edges, blue… Read More

New York, Rinehart and Co, 1960, hardcover, 245 pp, First Edition, First Printing, Very Good in Very Good dustjacket. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, slight spine-end touches, text-block edges deeply tanned as is common with this book. Dustjacket unclipped bearing original price, slight spine-end, edge and corner nicks, two short closed edge tears to front panel, rear panel rubbed, in new Brodart sleeve. The classic modern novel, one of the earliest in the psychological thriller genre, and basis for the 1962 Robert Aldrich film, starring Bette Davis, Joan Crawford and Victor Buono.

Subterranean Press, Burton MI, 2004. First edition. Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket. Comes in a felt-lined slipcase which has light bumping at corners. Signed and lettered edition, letter UU of 52 copies.Includes a hardcover chapbook, In the Shadow of the Master, also signed by Morrell.By the author of Rambo.In each of the stories in this collection there is a theme: obsession and determination. A character gets an idea in his head, a hook on his emotions, a need that has to be fulfilled, and he does everything possible to carry through, no matter how difficult. Written with the haunting emotional intensity and lightning pace that has made David Morrell the master of high-action suspense writing, this collection of stories will leave you dazzled.

Signed by August Derleth / First edition / Dustjacket / 1947 / Please see photos; additional photos upon request. Part of another dustjacket pasted to rear inside board. Bookseller sticker pasted to front inside board, causing some discoloration to flyleaf. Has H. P. Lovecraft story.

Imajica by Clive Barker Limited Hardcover Artist Edition Irvine, CA: Suntup Press, 2021 illustrated by Jody Fallon in a limited edition of 1000 hardcover copies in dust jacket and slipcase. (true first edition: HarperCollins UK and US, 1991) Signed by Fallon (not signed by Barker) Fine as NEW in shrink-wrap with orange envelope containing a book mark and color plates. (There were also Lettered, and Numbered editions, the first of which is nearly unobtainable at this point. Some numbered copies can be had for $1500+.)
NOTE: The original first edition of Imajica was published in 1991 by HarperCollins UK and US when Barker was at the height of his powers in regards to supernatural horror/dark fantasy. The present copy published by Suntup is the first fully illustrated edition of this book. When it was made available for online pre-order early in 2021, all copies sold out in a day. Without question the best edition of this book ever published.
NOTE: The second picture of this listing shows the actual copy… Read More

First Edition first printing of the novelization of the script for the second movie in the Alien series. A paperback original. SIGNED by Mark Rolston who played Private Drake in the movie. Mark had no idea there was a book version of the movie. He even said it was the first time he had ever seen it. Signed by Mark at the 2022 Frightmare in the Falls festival in Niagara Falls. Will include a program from the show and a copy of my ticket to the show. A hint of edge wear. Faint tanning to the pages. In near fine condition.