Search Results: Authors starting with D from Scorpion Press

The first printing of a Modern First Classic. Internally clean and sound; the the spine is badly faded and the rear top panel has a missing corner. A few pages are edge worn. FFPP has a previous owners name. But a good copy of the scarce first printing for rebinding.

This is the Deluxe lettered state being one of fifteen copies produced for the publisher, authors etc. It is signed by the author and historical mystery writer Peter Lovesey. An unread, copy from the publisher.Lindsey Davis is one of the foremost historical mystery writer and this is one of her Falco novels. The Peter Lovesey Appreciation provides valuable insights in the series, particularly the supporting characters such as Helena Justina.

The first Marcus Didius Falco mystery set in Ancient Rome. The American first edition is an attractive production, and given the larger print for the first is offered much less than the British first. A fine first, signed by Lindsey on the title page. No other marks. A very tidy copy.

The first print in a cream cloth binding and red endpapers of the author's acclaimed master work. Made into a memorable romantic war film that by turns is charged with emotion and the wages of war. Signed by the author on the title page. No other inscriptions or mark. A little toning of the book block (mainly on the top edge) and a little knock to the tips of the bottom corner of the binding. The jacket is virtually without fault, just a small crease at the head of the spine. Not price clipped and the colour is vibrant. A book that is both rare and desirable. A modern classic.

The Latin American Trilogy by Louis de Bernieres, three first edition novels, being his first to third novels, all British editions and signed on the title pages at the Hay Festival. This magical realist trilogy is one of the best, in parts hilarious, horrifying, fascinating, life affirming. Heavily influenced by Marquez, each book deals with a different issue affecting South America: 1st book details the destructive power of the army; 2nd the cocaine cartels; 3rd the Catholic church.Each book is a dense, pacey sequence of outrageous incidents, punctuated by descriptions so delicious that they implore you to childishly agree to pretend are really plausible. Many of these incidents or stories will irritate you into stopping to considering the larger themes they evoke, from political theory, religious tradition, the justification of terrorism, class-divide and time and time again, love. The first and second books are fine for both the book and jacket. No marks or inscriptions. The third volume is VG… Read More

this is the deluxe lettered state of the Scorpion Press signed limited, usually reserved for the authors, and subscribers etc. It carries a deluxe leather binding with five raised bands, and is additionally signed by famed detective writer Michael Connelly on the limitation page. Connelly wrote the two page Appreciation.An unread, sharp copy that has been carefully stored.

This is the Scorpion Press signed limited edition being one of 99 copies. It has an appreciation by noted crime writer Michael Connelly. As new. A Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sacks investigation.

An usual Len Deighton collectible, being a collection of illustrated cookstrips from Deighton column in the London Observer. It has a nice inscription from Deighton: "Rhis paperback has exactly what I wanted - a French like design!", signed Best wishes, Len Deighton. Reasonable copy, clean with slight edge wear. No marks. The spywriter of the Harry Palmer series is the same author.

One of 20 deluxe lettered copies signed by Len Deighton and H R F Keating. Tan leather spine with five raised bands, gold leaf top edge, marbled paper over boards. In the Author Appreciation, H R F Keating, President of the Detection Club discusses Deighton's emergence as a best selling writer. His first job was as a "railway lenghthman". The book is wry, ironic take on the PI novel. A very small limitation; the signed and numbered with simulated leather spine is also available.This is new condition from our stock and has not been read. Additional overseas postage charges apply.

This is a stand alone novel by the espionage writer Len Deighton. During the 80s Deighton lived in California and this is his clever, laconic take on the PI novel. It is one of 130 signed copies in the Scorpion Press edition in a special binding with an Appreciation by doyan of the crime novel, H R F Keating. As new from stock

This is a copy of the pre-publication typescript of the Colin Dexter mystery, The Way Through the Woods. It comprises loose pages in a green card cover to front and back. See photos.

The pages have not been read or handled and are Very Good. The only fault being a corner on the top right front of the green cover has a crease.

An autographed and signed letter from Colin Dexter is offered with the item. The letter is on cream paper and explains why he is unable to attend to an introduction to a book by Val McDermid. The words are quite jolly ... "I've been swamped these last few months with reading typescripts, & still have four (yes!) not even begun. I'm foolish to agree to such things - but I've ever been a fool". The letter comprises three pages of text. At the end he signs off "As ever, Colin".

The second volume of fetish photography from Steve Diet Goedde. This one contains a preface by I S Levine. Square, tight and without any marks or blemish.
The size and weight may mean a surcharge on postage.

Expensive and expansive production. It contains articles by the photographer Steve Diet Goedde as well as Midori and Vicki Goldberg. Clean, tight and square. No inscriptions or marks. One for the collector.

This is the first collection by acclaimed poet Douglas Dunn. The publisher Faber is well known for selecting the best poets. This copy is near fine with only a little printers error to the front and back free endpapers. otherwise, very clean with no other marks. The jacket is cean and the price is intact - 25s or 0.75 net. small edge where and one closed tear.

Scottish author of large historical novels Dorothy Dunnett's first book, The Game of Kings. The book is sound, no internal marks save pencil price on ffep. The book block has light foxing externally. The jacket has creases to the bottom front panel, small loss to top of spine and a larger loss at the base (see photos). Still bright and presentable.