Search Results: Composition and Writing from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Teachers & Writers Collaborative, 1996. Paperback First Edition Thus (1996). The original IIalian edition was published in 1973. 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, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible imperfections. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.4 inches). xx, 139 pages. Translated and with an Introduction by Jack Zipes. Foreward by Herbert Kohl. Language: English. Weight: 9.7 ounces. First Edition Thus (1996). The original IIalian edition was published in 1973. Paperback.

New York, NY The Viking Press: Compass Editions, 1964. Paperback First Ed thus, so stated. EX-LIBRARY COPY, DISCARDED, showing a sticker at the bottom of the back strip and a card pocket at the inside of the front cover, but no other library markings, and WITH A NUMBER OF VERY FAINT PENCIL MARKINGS IN THE TEXT. Else, Good in Wraps: shows indications of considerable use: heavy wear to the extremities, with a number of creases, especially at the front panel and a short, closed; tear at the outside edge of the front panel, which has been carefully tape repaired; significant rubbing to the wrapper cover; very slight spine lean; light sunning at the lower portion of the front panel and at the back strip; the first twenty-five pages are inadvertently creased at the lower corner tip. The binding remains secure. Despite it's many noted flaws remains a sturdy reading copy. NOT a Remainder or Book-Club. 8vo. 248pp. First Ed thus, so stated. Trade Paperback. Caroline Gordon's HOW TO READ A NOVEL is… Read More

London, UK Allison & Busby, 1999. Paperback First Ed thus, so stated. First Ed thus, so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use; binding square and secure; text clean. Just a hint of creasing at lower front panel; mildest rubbing. Very close to 'As New'. 8vo. 150pp. (Writers' Guides Series). Trade Paperback. The blockbusting novel is the stuff of writers dreams. In How to Write a Blockbuster Sarah Harrison draws on her own experience to tell you what you can do to make that dream into a reality. In this entertaining and inspiring guide she offers advice and observations on: * What constitutes a blockbuster * Ideas * Planning * Working methods * Research * Characterization * Story * Style * Promotion As well as a wealth of practical information, she covers the less-discussed, but equally important areas of attitude, approach, morale and self-motivation.

Los Angeles, CA Lymanhouse, 1940. Paperback First Edition (1940), unstated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: moderate wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers; the binding is 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 copy , structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.65 x 5.15 x 0.3 inches). 70 pages. Language: English. Weight: 4.3 ounces. First Edition (1940), unstated. Paperback: Heavy Cardstock Wraps.

Evanston, IL Correct English Publishing Co. , 1907. Hardcover First Ed; later printing. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; small, fairly superficial bump at the bottom edge front panel; faint but pervasive soiling; former owner's tasteful bookplate at front pastedown endpaper; the pages have tanned a bit. Binding square and secure; text clean. Despite noted flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 220pp. Yellow cloth with brown letters and decorations. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. Presented as a help to writers with their composition of their work. It gives help with sentences, paragraphs, short stories, humor, capitalization, punctuation, style, repetitiion of words, and other writing helps.

Albany, NY State University of New York Press, 2003. Paperback First Edition Thus (2003), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by the fact that there are no additional printings listed. First Edition Thus (2003), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by the fact that there are no additional printings listed. 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 ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible imperfections. Appears unopened and unread. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.5 inches). x, 245 pages. Foreward by Stephen A. Bernhardt. Language:… Read More

New York, NY The Century Company, 1922. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. First Ed, unstated. Good: Shows significant indications of use: shows sparse marginalia. Binding shows the slightest spine lean; moderate wear to extremities; some darkening, soiling, and rubbing. Former owner's tasteful bookplate at front pastedown endpaper. Binding remains secure; text clean. Overall, remains a sturdy reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 238pp. Hardback: Lacks DJ. A unique book by scientists about the process of creative imagination.

Palo Alto, CA T. H. Peek Publisher, 1998. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. 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. 273pp. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Academic Press Paperback. 

New York, NY Odyssey Press, 1967. Trade Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: several very fine hairline creases to the wrapper covers; former bookseller's price tag affixed to the inside front cover; moderate rubbing; binding square and secure; text clean. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large 8vo. 198pp. Academic Press Paperback.

Boulder, CO Sounds True, 2000. Audio Cassette Six Cassette Tapes in excellent (like new) condition (but they have been played) in a Colorful Heavy Card-stock Protective Box, which shows very mild rubbing the the corners. (about Very Good). Overall: Very Good+. Running Time: 9 hours. Original authorial adaptation read by Ms. Goldberg. Product Size: 4.3 x 7.1 x 1.8 inches. Shipping Weight: 9 ounces. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes.

Boulder, CO Sounds True, 2000. Audio Cassette As New in Near Fine Box: Six Cassette Tapes in Colorful Heavy Card Protective Box, which shows very mild rubbing to its sheen. Includes a Promotional Postcard of one of Ms. Goldberg paintings. Product Size: 4.3 x 7.1 x 1.8 inches. Shipping Weight: 9 ounces. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes.

New York, NY Harper and Brothers, Publishers, 1949. Hardcover Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Very Good+ in Good DJ: Book shows indications of very light use: slightest spine lean; former owner's not untasteful book plate at front paste-down endpaper; some very faint smudges at the top edge; binding secure; text clean. DJ shows fairly heavy wear to extremities, resulting in minor loss due to chipping and a number of small tears; backstrip somewhat toned; price not clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains a clean, sturdy, presentable copy in a somewhat tatty DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 342pp. Hardback with DJ.

Philadelphia, PA Intrigue Press, 2001. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities. Binding shows the slightest lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 235pp. Featuring Interviews with Elmore Leonard, S.J. Rozan, Laura Lippman, Sujata Massey, Rick Riordan and Dale Furutani and other masters of the mystery genre. Trade Paperback.

Belmont, CA Wadsworth Publishing Company , 1987. Paperback First Edition [1988]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition [1988]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of wear to the extremities; a crease near the upper corner of the front panel of the wrapper cover; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, showing very mild wear and unobtrusive flaws: very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large 8vo. (9.25 x 7.45 x 0.5 inches). xvi, 272 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 1.5 ounces. Wadsworth Series in Television and Film. Academic Press Paperback.

Evanston, IL Correct English Publishing Company, 1918. Hardcover Second Edition [1924]. First published in 1918. Very Good: showsa few checks or tick marks in the margins; else only light wear to extremities; mild rubbing; faint soiling; some darkening or discoloration in the exterior gutters of both the front and rear hinges; very slight spine lean; faint soiling; some dust-dulling to the outside edges; the pages have tanned rather heavily, due to aging; former owner's not-unattractive bookplate at the front pastedown endpaper. The binding remains secure; the text is clean. Despite some minor flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 376pp. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Boulder, CO Sounds True, 2003. Audio Cassette As New in Very Near Fine Box: Two Cassette Tapes, each is crystal plastic cases, both in excellent condition, housed in a Colorful Heavy Card Protective Box, which shows barely discernible rubbing. Very close to 'As New'. Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 4.5 x 7 inches. Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes.