Search Results: Authors starting with C from Marvin Minkler Modern First Editions

New York: Crown Publishing, 1985. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing. Hardcover in unclipped dustjacket. 233 pages. The author tells the story of the early days of what he would call his country's struggle for independence - the years of the revolution up to 1975. Former owner name and date on top of front freepaper corner. Light toning to the edges of the dustjacket, otherwise; As new. Unread. From my smoke-free collection. Ships in well-padded box..

Gretna, Louisiana: Pelican 4th Printing, 2014. Paperback. 850 pages. The author's compilation of seven unusual factual accounts of life and history in Louisiana.He adds the story of "The Haunted House" in Royal Street. Light edgewear, otherwise near fine and unread.

New York: Tom Doherty/Tor Books, 2000. Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing, December 2000. Hardcover in unclipped dustjacket. 302 pages. Terrific page-turner of horror, shapechanging, and werewolves. As new. Unread. From my smoke-free collection. Ships in well-padded box..

New York: St. Martin's Press, 1999. Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing, March 1999. Hardcover in unclipped dustjacket. 225 pages, with photographs, bibliography, notes and index. The life of Tina Modotti is the stuff of legend. This fine biography seperates the myth from fact. Outstanding. As new. Unread. From my smoke-free collection. Ships in well-padded box..

New York: St. Martin's Minotaur, 2007. Book. As New. Soft cover. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing. Softcover. 336 pages. The amazing debut thriller that first introduced Detective Archie Sheridan and serial killer, Gretchen Lowell. Includes sealed Bonus CD Sampler of the book read by Dylan Baker. This is the softcover, Advance Reader's Edition in pictorial wraps, of the hardcover book that was published September 4, 2007. As new. Unread. Scarce thus. From my smoke-free collection. Ships in well-padded box..

New York: St. Martin's Minotaur, 2009. Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing, September 2009. Hardcover in dustjacket. 308 pages. The third in this bestselling thriller series featuring Archie Sheridan and Gretchen Lowell. As new. Unread. From my smoke-free collection. Ships in well-packaged box..

New York: St. Martin's Minotaur, 2007. Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing, September 2007. Hardcover in dustjacket. 327 pages. The debut thriller that introduced Detective Archie Sheridan, and one of the most original serial-killers in years, Gretchen Lowell. As new. Unread. From my smoke-free collection. Ships in well-padded box..

New York: St. Martin's Minotaur, 2008. Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing, September 2008. Hardcover in dustjacket. 328 pages. The second novel in the compelling series of thrillers featuring Archie Sheridan and the creepiest serial killer since Hannibal Lecter; Gretchen Lowell. As new. Unread. From my smoke-free collection. Ships in well-padded box..

New York: St. Martin's Minotaur, 2007. Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing, September 2007. Hardcover. 326 pages. Dark, distressing, and disturbing. Introduces twisted female killer, Gretchen Lowell, and the damaged and complex Portland cop, Archie Sheridan.Some light surface wear to back cover, and a touch of edgewear to the bottom of the back dj dlap and at the top of the front. Otherwise a near fine dustjacket over a fine book. Unread. From my smoke-free collection..

New York: Avon Books, 1948. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 2nd Edition. Second Edition, (first rake size edition), 1948. With new cover art. Pbk. 120 pages. All edges in red. Avon pbk # 174. An Original Novel, first published by Avon. Complete and Unabridged. Cain's novel of violence and desire. Some edgewear, reading crease down the front spine side. No interior writing or marks. Very light toning to pages. A very good copy of this scarce Cain title. Ships well-padded. .

New York: Pocket Books, 1947. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. First Pocket Books Edition/First Printing, july 1947 as stated on the copyright page. It also list the complete Publishing History up to that point in time. Pocket Books #443. Complete and Unabridged. 121 pages with one page in rear listing other titles. Cain's classic noir novel. Blurb on rear cover mentions the film starring Garfield and Turner. Some light edge and surface wear. Crease to bottom front cove. Light toning. No interior writing or marks, Solid spine. A very good copy of this scarce title in first printing. .

Chicago, Illinois: Contemporary Books, 1998. Book. As New. Soft cover. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing. An Original Trade Softcover Book. 302 pages, with photographs. Everything you ever wanted to know about, Acker, Algren, Ballard Brautigan, Brite, Bukowski, Cohen, Ellison, Farina, Kerouac, Kesey, Noon, Thompson, Wolf and many more. They all are here. As new. Unread. From my smoke-free collection. Ships in well-padded box..

New York.: Signet Books, 1953. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. First Signet Paperback Edition/First Printing, May 1953 as stated on the copyright page.144 pages. A collection of seventeen short stories. 1" separation at the bottom of the back spine edge, and a small stain to the side page edges, otherwise a very good copy that has no interior writing. An unread copy. .

New York: The Dial Press, 2004. Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing, May 2004. Hardcover in unclipped dustjacket. 372 pages. A stunning debut, from the author of The Fifth Gospel, a perfect blend of suspense and a sensitive coming-of-age story. Went into multiple printings. Just a touch of edgewear to dustjacket flaps. As new. Unread. From my smoke-free collection. Ships in well-padded box..

New York: Robert M. McBride & Company, 1935. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing. Hardcover with original price of $2.00 on top of the front dj flap. 266 pages. Masterfully reported observations from the author's visits to a number of America's hard-hit sections, amng them the South. 2" tear and 1/2" year to the dj spine top sides 1/2" tear to the bottom right side, and some fraying and edgewear. Fraying to the dj corners and some surface wear and marks. No interior writing or marks just some light toning. A good dj over a very good and solid book. Ships in well-padded box..

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons., 1993. Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing. Hardcover in unclipped dustjacket. 359 pages, with photographs. The book unveils a story of an actor's obsession to conquer America, and his own demons. A stark and startling tale of paranoia, hope, loneliness and triumph. A near fine dustjacket over a fine book. Unread. From my smoke-free collection..

Chicago, Illinois: Ivan R. Dee, 1992. Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Published on the 100th anniversary of Walt Whitman's death. Hardcover in unclipped dustjacket. 394 pages with photographs and index. A perceptive and evocative biography. Light edgewear to the dustjacket, otherwise a near fine dj over a fine book. Unread. From my smoke-free collection..

Norman, Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma Press, 1994. Book. As New. Soft cover. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing. Softcover. 372 pages. Before European incursions began in the 17th century, the Western Abenaki Indians inhabited present-day Vermont and New Hampshire, particularly the Lake Champlain and Connecticut River valleys. This book is a concise, well-written addition to American Indian history, that contains excellent maps, a glossary, black and white illustrations, and a historical chronology. Still sealed in original shrinkwrap. As new. Unread. From my smoke-free collection. Ships in well-padded box. .

New York: Farrar Straus and Giroux, 1996. Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing. Hardcover in unclipped dustjacket. 262 pages. "Strong, deeply moving, full of life and all it's joys and agony." - the late Larry Brown, from the dustjacket blurb. This acclaimed first novel was nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award, among others. As new. Unread. From my smoke-free collection. Ships in well-padded box..

New York: Viking, 1991. Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First American Edition/First Printing. Hardcover in unclipped dustjacket. 336 pages with photographs and index. A comprehensive account of the life and work of a writer who believed that "the unexamined life is not worth living." A touch of edgewear to the top of the dustjacket spine, otherwise; As new. Unread. From my smoke-free collection. Ships in well-padded box..