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Lapsing Into a Comma: A Curmudgeon's Guide to the Many Things That Can go Wrong in Print - And How to Avoid Them
by Walsh, Bill
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First American Edition - First Printing
- Published
- 2000
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780965161350
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£15.25
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Chicago: Contemporary Books, 2000. This is a very nice copy and a great style guide, liberally sprinkled with humour. Interiors are unmarked; only light wear to the cover.. First American Edition - First Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Dan Krovatin - Cover Illustration . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Item Price
£15.25
In Defense of Women
by Mencken, H. L.
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- Reprint
- Published
- 1982
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780809437221
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£21.69
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New York: Time-Life Books, 1982. This is a book that probably would have trouble finding a publisher today but back in 1922, when this was first printed, this was fair game. Interiors are unmarked as is the cover. Would make an interesting present.. Reprint. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Marshall Arisman - Cover Art. 8vo - over 7¾"… Read more about this item Item Price
£21.69
The Devil's Dictionary
by Bierce, Ambrose
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- Reprint
- Published
- 1971
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780486204871
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£12.84
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Toronto: General Publishing Co. Limited, 1971. Hilarious, as only an Amrose Dictionary could be. The only knock against this copy is the the frist page is corner-clipped. Interiors are unmarked. Laminated covers show light wear; light lamination crease to the back panel. Spine is uncreased. A solid copy of this classic.. Reprint. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾"… Read more about this item Item Price
£12.84
Dictators in Cartoons
by Husband, Tony
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Printing
- Published
- 2015
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781784046149
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£24.11
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London: Articus Publishing Limited , 2015. A beautiful copy of this history of political cartoons dealing with despots. Interiors are unmarked as is the cover. One small rub to the top of the spine cover. Gift quality condition for the dictator in your life.. First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Various . 4to - over 9¾" -… Read more about this item Item Price
£24.11
The Killing Joke
by Horowitz, Anthony
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Paperback Edition - First Printing
- Published
- 2004
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780752864051
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£5.59
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London: Orion Books Ltd. , 2004. Gently read but no major issues. Light wear to the covers. A very funny read.. First Paperback Edition - First Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Item Price
£5.59
Deadeye Dick
by Vonnegut, Kurt
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- 14th Paperback Printing
- Published
- 2012
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780385334174
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£9.62
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New York: Dial Press, 2012. A solid reading copy with no real issues. No creasing to the spine. Light wear to the covers; interiors are unmarked.. 14th Paperback Printing. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Kurt Vonnegut - Cover Illustration . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Item Price
£9.62
Bluebeard
by Vonnegut, Kurt
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Paperback American Printing
- Published
- 1988
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780440201960
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£10.42
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New York: Dell Publishing Company Inc., 1988. A solid reading copy with no real issues. Creasing to the spine. Light wear to the covers; interiors are unmarked.. First Paperback American Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Item Price
£10.42
Hocus Pocus
by Vonnegut, Kurt
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- 6th Paperback Printing
- Published
- 1994
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780425130216
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£8.01
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New York: Berkley Books, 1994. A solid reading copy with no real issues. Creasing to the spine. Light wear to the covers; interiors are unmarked.. 6th Paperback Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Item Price
£8.01
The Darwin Awards II
by Northcutt, Wendy
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- 6th Printing
- Published
- 2006
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780452284012
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£9.62
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New York: Plume Books , 2006. Ah, yes unnatural selection! This continues on in the same vein as it's predecessor. This copy is in great shape. Would make a great gift!. 6th Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Item Price
£9.62
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
by Roach, Mary
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- 2nd Paperback Printing
- Published
- 2004
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780393324822
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£12.03
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New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2004. A beautiful copy of this strange little title. Interiors are unmarked as are the covers. Light wear to the spine.. 2nd Paperback Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. Item Price
£12.03
Slaughterhouse-Five
by Vonnegut, Kurt
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- 82nd Printing
- Published
- 1996
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780440180296
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£13.64
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New York: Dell Publishing Company Inc., 1996. A nice solid copy of this much sought-after 82nd printing. Interiors are unmarked, light wear to the cover. Spine is creased. A solid copy of this classic tale.. 82nd Printing . Mass Market Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Item Price
£13.64
The Sodit
by Roberts, A.R.R.R.
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First British Paperback Printing
- Published
- 2004
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780575075917
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£13.64
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Great Britain: Orion Books , 2004. A beautiful copy of this fine parody. Beautifully illustrated. Interiors are unmarked as is the cover. Spine is very mildly tanned. A very nice copy.. First British Paperback Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Douglas Carrel - Illustrations . 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Item Price
£13.64
Revenge of the Fluffy Bunnies
by Gardner, Craig Shaw
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Paperback Edition - First Printing
- Published
- 1992
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780441718337
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£7.20
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E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Ace Books, 1992. Reel Three of the Cineverse Cycle, from the author of Batman. Interiors are tightly bound and unmarked. Soft cover wraps show light creasing to the spine. A great copy of this strange little title. Protective sleeve.. First Paperback Edition - First Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Walter Velez… Read more about this item Item Price
£7.20
Principato
by McHale, Tom
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- Reprint
- Published
- 1971
- Binding
- Paperback
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£7.20
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New York: Bantam Books, 1971. A very nice copy of this author's first book. Interiors are lightly bound and lightly tanned. Soft cover wraps show light age-toning.and very minor shelfwear. A very nice copy in a protective sleeve.. Reprint. Vintage Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Item Price
£7.20
Job: A Comedy of Justice
by Heinlein, Robert A.
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- Book Club (BCE/BOMC)
- Published
- 1984
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£21.69
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New York: Ballantine Books, 1984. A wonderful story from one of the finest writers in this genre. Classic Heinlein in all his wacky glory. Interiors are tightly bound and unmarked.Light rubbing to the spine points of the boards. Dustjacket is unclipped and mylar protected, showing light rubbing to the spine points. A very funny fantasy in solid condition.. Book Club… Read more about this item Item Price
£21.69
The Code of the Woosters/Quick Service
by Wodehouse, P.G.
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Edition - First Printing
- Published
- 1953
- Binding
- Paperback
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£9.62
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New York: Ace Books, 1953. Ace Double D-25. A solid copy of this classic printing. Light brushing to the fore-edge and mild tanning to the interiors. Soft cover wraps show rubbing and creasing, but stand up quite well. Spine is uncreased, just lightly chipped and rubbed. A solid copy in a protective sleeve.. First Edition - First Printing. Vintage Paperback.… Read more about this item Item Price
£9.62
Lost in Time and Space with Lefty Feep
by Bloch, Robert
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- Reprint
- Published
- 1987
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780940064010
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£16.06
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Pacifica, California: Creatures at Large, 1987. Volume 1 in the Lefty Feep Trilogy. All of these stories except for one were originally printed in Fantastic Adventures in the early 1940's. One story was written especially for this edition. Interiors are tightly bound and unmarked. Only very light wear to the covers. Spine is uncreased. A beautiful copy full of rollicking… Read more about this item Item Price
£16.06
The Mammoth Book of Comic Fantasy II
by Ashley, Mike - Editor
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First American Edition - First Printing
- Published
- 1999
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780786706945
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£19.92
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Carroll & Graf Publishers, 1999. Some absolute classics in this great edition. Authors included are Neil Gaiman, Ambrose Bierce and Gene Wolfe, just to mention a few. Interiors are tightly bound and unmarked. Laminated soft cover wraps show only a modicum of wear and minor spine creasing. A beautiful copy full of comic fantasy.. First… Read more about this item Item Price
£19.92
Hail Hibbler
by Goulart, Ron
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Edition - First Printing
- Published
- 1980
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780879975579
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£6.40
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New York: Daw Books, 1980. DAW #399. A very nice copy of this wacky tale. Interiors are tightly bound and unmarked. Soft cover wraps show just a minimal rub to the spine crown. A beautiful copy.. First Edition - First Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Josh Kirby - Cover Art. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾"… Read more about this item Item Price
£6.40
Takeoff!
by Garrett, Randall; Silverberg, Robert; Harris, Tom W.
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- Unstated
- Published
- 1980
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780915442843
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Campbell River, British Columbia, CAN
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£12.03
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Virginia Beach, Virginia : The Donning Company , 1980. This is a brilliant sendup of science fiction stories, taking on Asimov, Burroughs and Lovecraft, just to name a few. Number 9 in the very popular Starblaze series. Interiors are tightly bound and unmarked. Soft cover wraps show light shelfwear only. Very funny stuff. Unstated. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus.… Read more about this item Item Price
£12.03