Search Results: Autobiography: A-D from Black Cat Hill Books

Boston, MA Houghton Mifflin Company: Mariner Books, 1996. Paperback First Edition Thus [1996]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [1996]; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of rubbing; the pages have tanned just slightly, due to aging. The binding shows barely discernible lean, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing mild wear and a couple of minor flaws. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches). 279 pages. Language: English. Weight: 11.2 ounces. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Scribner, 2003. Paperback First Edition Thus (2003), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (2003), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of a crease - or wrinkle - near the bottom corner of the front panel; the binding shows the very slightest lean, but remains perfectly secure; else flawless; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches). 206 pages. Language: English. Weight: 7.4 ounces. Trade Paperback. 

London, UK Chatto & Windus: The Hogarth Press, 1987. Paperback First Edition Thus (1987), so stated. First published in hardcover by Macmillan in 1951. First Edition Thus (1987), so stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: mild rubbing to the panels; a couple of pages inadvertently creased right at the upper corner tip; the expected light tanning to the text pages due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and Clean. No longer pristine, but still very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6 x 1.35 inches). x, 506 pages.… Read More

New York, NY The Penguin Group: Viking , 1994. Hardcover First Edition (1994), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1994), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+to Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows a former owner's short gift inscription at the half-title page; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". The DJ price has been clipped; else flawless; mylar-protected. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 6.15 x 0.9 inches). 211 pages. Language: English. Weight: 15 ounces. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY The Penguin Group: Viking , 1995. Paperback First Edition Thus (1995), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1995), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: very slight spine lean; light wear to teh extremities; a crease near the lower front corner; a superficial nudge to the lower front hinge; the expected tanning to the text pages due to aging; a former owner's surname at the upper front end-paper; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A carefully used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. First Edition Thus (1995), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. 8vo. (7.75 x 5.15 x 0.7 inches). 211 pages. Language: English. Weight: 7.3 ounces. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY The Penguin Group: Viking , 1994. Hardcover First Edition (1994), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR at the Dedication Page. First Edition (1994), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows light shelving wear to the lower extremities and the heel of the backstrip shows the mildest crimp; a crease at the lower corner tip of the front free endpaper; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the very mildest wear and a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". The DJ shows a faint wrinkle near the upper front… Read More

New York, NY Scribners, 1994. Hardcover First Trade Edition (1994), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence in accordance with Scribner's customary practice at the time of publication. The Easton Press published a leather-bound signed first edition of this title. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR without inscription on the title page. First Trade Edition (1994), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence in accordance with Scribner's customary practice at the time of publication. The Easton Press published a leather-bound signed first edition of this title. Very Near Fine in a Near Fine DJ: The Book shows a hint of shelving wear along the bottom edge of the quarter-cloth boards; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions,… Read More

New York, NY St. Martin's Press, 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus (1991), Third Printing. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the covers. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only the very mildest wear. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches). x, 244 pages. Illustrated with drawings in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 10.5 ounces. First Edition Thus (1991), Third Printing. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Houghton Mifflin Company: Ticknor & Fields, 1991. Hardcover First Edition (1991); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1991); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The Book shows slight spine lean; minimal shelving wear along the bottom edge of the boards; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. This is a REMAINDER, showing a small dot at the bottom edge of the text block. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A carefully used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and several minor imperfections. The DJ shows mild rubbing; light wear to the extremities; a couple of small scuffs to the head of the backstrip; the price is intact. Clean, intact,… Read More

New York, NY Ticknor & Fields, 1992. Paperback First Edition Thus (1992), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1992), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good in Wraps in Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ: The Book shows very slight spine lean; just a tick of wear to the extremities; a faint crease (from opening the book) near the front hinge; several former reader's names at the front end paper; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows the faintest crease near the front hinge; the price is intact. Clean, attractive and intact, showing a minor unobtrusive flaw. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.5 x 1 inches). xxi, 290 pages. Language: English. Weight: 14.4 ounces. Trade Paperback.

Cambridge, UK Allborough Press, 1990. Paperback First Ed, so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Ed, so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use; binding square and secure; text clean. Just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; very faint crease at lower rear corner. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 180pp; photographs. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

New York, NY Pocket Books: Kangaroo, 1977. Paperback First Edition Thus (1977), so stated. First Edition Thus (1977), so stated.. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: slight spine lean; just a hint of wear to the extremities, but with a eighth-inch closed fissure at the outside edge of the front panel; very mild rubbing to the panels of the wrapper covers; two faint creases at the backstrip; the pages have tanned slightly, due to aging; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, well-cared for copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only very mild wear a couple minor flaws. Remains close to 'As New'. Clean and crisp throughout. The binding is tight. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7 x 4.25 x 0.65 inches). 222 pages. Language: English. Weight: 5 ounces. First published in 1946. Mass Market Paperback.

New York, NY Fawcett: Columbine Books, 1994. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows the mildest rubbing to its sheen; backstrip very lightly sunned, though titles thereon remain unaffected, remaining bold and clearly legible; price unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 328pp. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY W. W. Norton & Company, 1997. Paperback First Edition Thus [1997]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [1997]; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: Shows only the mildrest rubbing; binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 370pp. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY The Book League of America, 1928. Hardcover Reprint Edition. Good: Shows some use, but remains a sturdy reading copy nevertheless. The Binding is square and secure; only moderate wear to the extremities; some darkening to the backstrip has rendered the titles thereon rather difficult to read, light soiling and mild rubbing; the text is clean. "Park Lane Library rubber-stamped at the top of the front and rear pastedown endpapers. This is the only sign of public ownership. The former owner's quite tasteful bookplate at the front pastedown endpaper. Overall, remains structurally sound and tightly bound: a sturdy reading copy with a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club. 8vo. 517pp. Gilt titles at the front panel have been dulled a little, but remains perfectly legible. Reprint Edition [1928]; copyright 1918. Hardback: Lacks DJ. The Education of Henry Adams records the struggle of Bostonian Henry Adams (1838–1918), in his later years, to come to terms with the dawning 20th… Read More

Bloomington, IN Authorhouse, 2005. Paperback First Ed, so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed, so stated. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 283pp. Foreward by James Brady. Paperback. An Excellent Life is the compelling story of one family's experience with traumatic brain injury, a first hand account of how a mother's activism and involvement changed the life of her injured son. Emotionally moving and powerfully educational, this guide contains practical advice and personal experiences which will be of inspiration and help to any family coping with a severely injured loved one. Jody Cramer has a unique insight into how families are affected by serious trauma. She lived it. An Excellent Life is her first book and was written out a desire to help other families. Jody lives in California and devotes most of her time to caring for her severely disabled son and… Read More

New York, NY HarperCollins: HarperPerennial, 2000. Paperback First Edition Thus (2000), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (2000), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing unobtrusive cosmetic imperfections only. Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.35 x 0.6 inches). 200 pages. Language: English. Weight: 7.4 ounces. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Henry Holt & Company, Inc., 1997. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. REMAINDER, showing a tiny dot at the bottom edge. Else, Near Fine in Wraps: shows the mildest rubbing; binding shows slight lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 449pp. Trade Paperback. The early, unending attempts of Paul Auster to become a writer, in both the wordly and literary sense. The monumental quantity of his failures is an example to all would-be artists, of any genre, of the need to persevere in one's creative efforts. He includes three samples of his early and unsuccessful attempts, and through these examples the reader sees Auster's beginning efforts at expressing themes which he later developed fully. Not too many people are willing to expose their awkward early attempts, but by including these early examples, it gives us the extraordinary… Read More

New York, NY Macmillan Publishing Company, 1993. Hardcover First Edition (1993), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with Macmillan 's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1993), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with Macmillan 's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows only minute bit of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; a former owner's gift inscription at the front free endpaper; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing only a couple of flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows no flaws, except that the price is clipped;… Read More

Boston, MA Little Brown & Company, 2007. Hardcover First Edition (2007), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (2007), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Near Fine to Very Good+ DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, like new, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Remains close to 'As New'. The DJ's price has been clipped; else flawless. Remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.85 x 0.8 inches). 211 pages. Quarterbound in white cloth-covered boards with a blind LB imprint on the front board and a gray cloth, yellow-lettered… Read More