Search Results: Authors starting with B from PittCo Books

Journalism Quarterly, 1937. Book. This a 4 page booklet VERY GOOD COPY reprinted from the JournalismQuarterly by Scholar Bakeless who was the preeiminent expert on Marlowe.The subject is how Marlowe and his contemporaries wrote short plays based on current stories in the news. Bakeless wrote 2 definitive books on Marlowe, " The Tragicall History Of Christopher Marlowe" 1942 and "Christopher Marlowe" 1964. This booklet was written while he was on a Guggenheim grant given to write the most complete account of Marlowe..

Knopf, 2018. Book. Illus. by Joyce, Paul. Hardcover. FIRST PRINTING, FINE COPY, SIGNED by Banville on front endpaper. Photographs by Joyce..

Harpercollins, 1999. Book. Original Wraps. A selection of Barker's short stories, plays and excerpts of his novels selected by Barker. There's a lengthy introduction written by Barker and he gives a short comment before each selection. SIGNED bookplate tipped in, UNCORRECTED PROOF, FIRST PRINTING, FINE COPY..

Nancy Paulson, 2020. FIRST EDITION, FINE COPY, SIGNED by Barnes and James. . Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by James, Gordon C..

candlewick, 2017. Book. Illus. by Jon Klassen. Hardcover. Children's story about a mouse who gets swallowed by a book. FINE COPY, FIRST PRINTING, SIGNED by Barnett and Klassen..

Story Line Press, 1999. Book. Illus. by Laduke, Betty. Trade Paperback. Epic poem of Caribbean poet condemned to death writing from jail. FINE COPY, FIRST PRINTING, REVIEW COPY with publisher's material which includes the book publicist's letter to Writer/ Editor Jeffrey Seglin of INC Magazine verifying this as Seglin's copy. The publicist mentions Barr unique life as Corporate businessman by day, Poet by night..

Natural Land Institute, 1975. Book. Hardcover. An Essay In Plant Geography. A VERY GOOD + COPY, INSCRIBED BY BARRELL to a friend/college classmate along with a TYPED LETTER SIGNED to the same. FIRST PRINTING. This is plant geography essay where Barrell analyzes the climate, soil and plants of the Red Hills and then an annotated list of all the plants he saw. The letter is personal but Barrell mentions his previous books and why he is sending his friend, John Ellsworth ( old Connecticut family of settlers of Windsor} a copy of this book..

North Central Publishing Co., 1974. Book. Hardcover. First Edition of this books of sonnets with an essay.Some pencil checkmarks on just a few pages, FINE COPY without dustjacket. INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR with personal inscription " For Mel who remembers warmly the late Donna dei Stelle....Max".

Acoustic Guitar, 1991. ACOUSTIC GUITAR Magazine July/August 1991 Issue. BRIGHT, VERY GOOD COPY. Article written by Riley, music arrangements by Ruskin, Schoenberg and Knowles. Other articles include "Finger Styling" , " How to Pick the Best Mike for Guitar", and others.. Book.

Keys Pops, 1967. Book. Original Wraps. Sheet music with Lyrics of Beatles Songs. Also includes photos, a schedule of the Beatles 1966 tour, and enrollment card for the Beatles Fan Club. VERY GOOD COPY, some rubbing to the glossy cover causing loss of color, chipping to spine..

Leonard, 1992. Book. Original Wraps. EASY GUITAR, book of sheet music. BRIGHT VERY GOOD COPY, large 4to size, approx. 3 pages with a few pencil notations. Also, includes "Come Together", " Day Tripper", " I Saw Her Standing There", "Paperback Rider", " Please Please Me", "Ticket To Ride"..

Beaumont, 1947. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. A technical comprehensive book on ballet. A VERY GOOD COPY, covers are soiled and worn but is very good no markings to a fragile book. SIXTH PRINTING stated. The front endpaper is stamped "Valeria Sorrell Studio Of Dance" and also her ownership bookplate SIGNED by her. She had a popular dance studio in North Carolina..

Fischer, 1946. Book. Original Wraps. Book 1, 167 Exercises. Book of sheet music for clarinet instruction, VERY GOOD COPY, some wear to the covers, pencil notes at top of a few pages, still very good condition. Copyright is 1946, appears to be a 1950's or '60's printing, large 4to size..

Award, 1968. Chapters include "Self Hypnosis", "How to Get the Most Out of Sex" and "Historical Review Of Hypnosis", FIRST PRINTING stated, BRIGHT VERY GOOD COPY.. Mass Market Paperback. Book.

Scholastic, 1972. Book. Trade Paperback. Amusing, Amazing and Offbeat Moments In Baseball History. FIRST PRINTING SCHOLASTIC BOOKS stated, VERY GOOD COPY, some wear to covers but still very good especially for a children's book, illustrated with photos..

Puffin, 2000. Book. Trade Paperback. Award winning novel for older children/young adults, first in the Skakespeare Stealer Series. A NEAR FINE COPY, FIRST PRINTING of Puffin edition,(number line has "1" ). A fast moving historical novel of an orphan boy sent to steal a play from Shakespeare but is confused when the theater group befriends him..

ORIGINAL PRINT, ETCHING, French landscape scene, image size approx. 6" X 5", paper size 13" X 10" . Unmatted, unframed, some faint browning of paper at the edges, o/w VERY GOOD + CONDITION, SIGNED AND NUMBERED... 13/20.. Book.

Publications International, 2001. Book. Illus. by Bleck, Cathie. Hardcover. This is a family history album for the writing of family history. It has a blank family tree that goes to the great- grandparents. The rest of it is approximately 26 lined pages for the writing of the history with only a few headings, such as "Traditions", " Favorite Memories", "Memorable Celebrations". This is perfect for a condensed, personal writing of a family history and subsequent gift. FIRST PRINTING, SIGNED BY BLECK on the copyright page under her name. Cover and title page have illustrations by Bleck..

Cumberland House Collection of stories that all take place on the sea written by various Mystery writers. Edited and with an introduction by Block. Other writers include E. Hoch, J. Lutz, J. Healy, E. Amdrup and B. Collins and a few more. This is the FIRST PRINTING, trade paperback, REVIEW COPY with publisher material, large 8vo size, bright, FINE COPY.. Trade Paperback. Book.

Random House, 1997. Book. Hardcover. Bloom's second book, a novel of an awkward girl in a community of odd people and her first love experience during her high school years. SIGNED on title page, FIRST EDITION, FINE, REVIEW COPY with review slip and three more pages of publisher's material..