Search Results: Authors starting with F from Parrish Books

New York: Random House, 1954. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good+ with Mylar. A wonderful First Edition, First Printing (so stated) of William Faulkner's Award-winning book. The volume is in near fine condition with a very minor bump on front bottom corner and minor soiling on the page edges. The dustjacket has slight wear at the edges and is missing a small piece on the top dustjacket spine; otherwise is near fine. The original price ($4.75) is intact on the inside jacket. Faulkner, one of America's premier authors of novels, plays, poems and essays, also won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1949 and the National Book Award again in 1951 for "Collected Stories." His best-known other works include "The Sound and the Fury," "The Reivers: A Reminiscence," "As I Lay Dying," and many others. An important book by one of the world's best authors.

Rand McNally, 1978. Limited Numbered First Deluxe Edition. Full Leather. Fine - As New/No Jacket as Issued. A very scarce magnificent book in fine, like new condition in a fine custom clamshell case with the scarce shipping carton, SIGNED by five of the world's greatest artists: Marc Chagall (1887-1985), Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986), Joan Miro (1893-1983), Ivan Albright (1897-1983) and W. de Kooning (1904-1997) on the occasion of the 100th birthday of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1979. The signatures are original and are each on a separate page. In addition, the great Marc Chagall signed and dated his signature, "Pour Art Inst. Chicago, Marc Chagall, 1979." First printing deluxe edition (so stated), copy # 60 of 100 total copies issued as one of four major events celebrating the Art Institute's 100th birthday, according to David C. Hilliard, Life Trustee of the Art Institute of Chicago who headed the project. According to Mr. Hilliard, the deluxe books were sold, in good part, to buy an Indian… Read More

Rand McNally, 1978. First Edition, First Printing. Full Leather. Fine - As New. A beautiful book bound in full brown leather with gold titling and gold gilt page edges, includes the Art Institute's Lion in gold on the front cover. The owner/contributor's name is printed on the front in gold "Robert G. Wysong." In fine condition but for very slight marks on the front cover, minor. See the included picture. Includes beautiful reproductions of the Art Institute's 100 most beautiful paintings, including those by Chagall, O'Keeffe, and 98 others. Issued as part of the festivities celebrating the Art Institute's 100th birthday in 1979, according to David C. Hilliard, Life Trustee of the Art Institute of Chicago who headed the project. Printed and bound by RR Donnelley & Sons' Lakeside Press. [[ Also issued in a signed edition in beautiful wood clamshell box, signed by Marc Chagall, Georgeia O'Keeffe, Ivan Albright, Joan Miro and William de Kooning. See our listing for this scarce book.]].

Easton Press, 2005. Limited Numbered First Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome red leather Limited Numbered First Edition signed by the author on the limitation page and numbered 1474 of 2190 Limited Edition copies. Fleischer was the press secretary for President George W. Bush from 2001-2003 and this book gives a fascinating look at behind the scenes in the White House. In fine unread condition with gold gilt cover designs and page edges, moire silk endpapers and bound-in silk bookmark. Includes the Publisher's Note and Certificate of Authenticity from Easton Press. A lovely copy.

London: Macmillan, 2010. Deluxe Limited Numbered Edition. Cloth. Fine - As New/Fine - As New. Still in the original shrinkwrap, this is a handsome deluxe Limited Numbered Edition signed by the author and numbered (unknown) of 1,000 Limited Edition copies. Technically a fourth printing but the first deluxe Limited that is numbered and signed by the author. In fine condition with fine blue cloth-covered boards, fine decorative and complete dustjacket in a matching fine slipcase. This is Book One of a new trilogy, the Century Trilogy, by master storyteller Ken Follett. 852 pp. A beautiful set.

Easton Press, 1991. Collector's Edition. Full Leather. New/No Jacket as Issued. Still in the original shrinkwrap, this handsome full leather set of all three volumes is the late Shelby Foote's classic work about the Civil War in the Original Shrinkwrap. With the first volume signed by the author on the signature page. Vol 1: " Fort Sumter to Perryville," 810 pp. plus extensive index, illustrated with 46 maps. Vol 2: "Fredericksburg to Meridian," 966 pp. plus extensive index, illustrated with 50 maps. Vol. 3: "Red River To Appomattox," 1,060 pp. plus extensive index, illustrated 49 maps and color endpaper maps. In all, over 2,000 pages and 145 maps. In fine unread condition never removed from the original shrinkwrap. A beautiful and important set of books, this set was Shelby Foote's masterpiece, taking him over 20 years to write. It is spectacular in its quality and detail. And to have the masterpiece signed by it's creator -- it doesn't get much better than that. Weighs 12 lbs.

Doubleday, 1987. First Edition. Cloth & Boards. Near Fine/Near Fine+ in Archival Plastic Cover. A beautiful First Edition (so stated) of the sequel to "The Times of My Life," inscribed by Mrs. Gerald R. (Betty) Ford in the year of publication on the front free endpaper (To Gene Crismon, All the best to you, Betty Ford, Mar. 31, 1987). In fine black & dark green cloth & boards, the book is in fine unread condition but for two small spots on the top edge. The dustjacket is complete with the original price ($16.95) and in fine condition but for slight lightening to the spine and a touch of wear at the edges. Protected by an archival plastic cover. While in the White House, Betty Ford was an outspoken pioneer and crusader in addressing issues of addiction, women's rights and cancer treatment, having suffered addiction to painkillers, alcoholism and breast cancer. This book is the sequel to her first book, The Times of My Life," her autobiography of her time in the White House and shortly after, that… Read More

Harper & Row / Reader's Digest, 1978. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Near Fine+/Near Fine+ in Archival Plastic Cover. A lovely First Edition (so stated) of Betty Ford's first book, inscribed by her on the front free endpaper (To Gene Crismon, My warmest wishes, Betty Ford, Sept. 22, 1987). In fine cream cloth but for three light spots on the front cover, very minor. The interior is clean and bright. The dustjacket is complete with the original price ($10.95) and is in fine condition but for (possible) slight lightening to the spine, also very minor. Protected by an archival plastic cover. While in the White House, Mrs. Gerald R. (Betty) Ford was an outspoken pioneer and crusader in addressing issues of addiction, women's rights and cancer treatment, having suffered addiction to painkillers, alcoholism and breast cancer. This book is her autobiography of her time in the White House and shortly after, that concludes in 1978 with her family's intervention and her treatment at the Long Beach… Read More

Northridge California: Lord John Press, 1988. Signed Presentation Deluxe Edition. Hardcover. Cloth backed boards. Near Fine/No dust jacket as issued. Some rubbing to the leather at the head and tail of hardbound spine, else fine. Octavo, 240 pp. with cloth boards, lettered in gilt. Includes contributions by 26 writers, with their accompanying signatures: Robert Bloch (p. 39), Ray Bradbury (p. 195), Ramsey Campbell (p. 225), Raymond Carver (p. 167), James Crumley (p. 65), Jack Dann (p. 147), Dennis Etchison (p. 3), William Everson (p. 209), President Gerald Ford (p,186), Bruce Francis (p. 53), Stan Freberg (p. 157), Tess Galagher (p. 202), Jim Harrison (p. 198), Roberta Lannes (p. 93), Patrick Magee (p. 25), Barry Malzbery (p. 147), William F. Nolan (p. 127), Joyce Carol Oates (p. 105), Robert B. Parker (p. 31), Bronwyn G. Pughe (p. 177), James Purdy (p. 13), Whitely Strieber (p. 81), John Updike (p. 117), Diane Wakoski (p. 190), Derek Walcott (p. 183), and Lorri Ziegler (p. 141). Introduction by… Read More

Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 1987. Collector's Edition. Full Leather. New/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome red leather Limited Collector's edition of the autobiography of former U.S. President Gerald Ford, signed by President Ford. In fine unread condition still in the original shrinkwrap. An edition of the Easton Press "Library of the Presidents" series. With 24K gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, bound-in silk bookmark. Includes an unattached bookplate and publisher's pamphlet from Easton Press with Introduction by Henry Kissinger. The story begins on August 1, 1974 with a phone call from White House Chief of Staff, Alexander Haig, to discuss the growing Watergate crisis and political problems of then President Richard Nixon. A fascinating book and a rare and important autograph from the late President.

Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 1987. Collector's Edition. Full Leather. Near Fine+/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome red leather Limited Collector's edition of the autobiography of former U.S. President Gerald Ford, signed by President Ford. An edition of the Easton Press "Library of the Presidents" series. With 24K gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, bound-in silk bookmark. In fine unread condition, square and solid, but for two very small marks on the gilt edge, very minor. Includes an unattached bookplate and publisher's pamphlet from Easton Press with Introduction by Henry Kissinger. The story begins on August 1, 1974 with a phone call from White House Chief of Staff, Alexander Haig, to discuss the growing Watergate crisis and political problems of then President Richard Nixon. A fascinating book and a rare and important autograph from the late President.

Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 1987. Collector's Edition. Full Leather. Near Fine+/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome red leather Limited Collector's edition of the autobiography of former U.S. President Gerald Ford, signed by President Ford. An edition of the Easton Press "Library of the Presidents" series. With 24K gold-gilt cover designs and page edges, bound-in silk bookmark. In fine unread condition, square and solid, but for one very small mark on the gilt edge, very minor. Includes an unattached bookplate and publisher's pamphlet from Easton Press with Introduction by Henry Kissinger. The story begins on August 1, 1974 with a phone call from White House Chief of Staff, Alexander Haig, to discuss the growing Watergate crisis and political problems of then President Richard Nixon. A fascinating book and a rare and important autograph from the late President.

Westminister: Alfred A. Knopf, 2002. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Book in Fine/As New condition/Dust jacket in Fine/As New condition and wrapped in archival cover. A new First Edition signed by the author Richard Ford on the title page at a local bookstore. With black cloth over light green boards and a mint dustjacket complete with price. By the winner of the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for his novel "Independence Day." Richard Ford encapsulates the essence of human failure in the myriad small acts we commit daily, defining it as the "Multitude of Sins" in this collection of 10 stories. This compilation explores the complex struggles of characters grappling with themes of infidelity, love and various forms of deceptions -- themes that run through Ford's entire body of work, harking back to his initial foray into published fiction with "A Piece of My Heart.

Little, Brown and Company (Canada) Limited, 1995. First Canadian Edition. Cloth & Boards. Near Fine/Fine. A First Edition (Canadian) of Richard Ford's Award-winning book SIGNED by the author on the title page with the inscription "For Dean, with warm wishes for you, Richard Ford." With black cloth over golden boards and a mint dustjacket complete with price. A near fine volume in a fine dustjacket; very slight rubbing on the bottom of the spine. A first-ever winner of both the 1996 Pulitzer Prize and the 1996 PEN/Faulkner Award. His other works include "A Piece of My Heart," "The Ultimate Good Luck," "The Sportswriter," "Rock Springs," Wildlife," "Women With Men," and "A Multitude of Sins." An important book by an important modern writer.

London: Granta Books, 1992. First British Edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine+ in Archival Plastic. A handsome First Edition, First Printing of the British Edition of this wonderful collection of 43 stories in 710 pp., by America's best known award-winning authors including John Updike, Eudora Welty, James Baldwin, Kurt Vonnegut and many more. Signed by Joyce Carol Oates on the first page of her story, "Upon The Sweeping Flood," by Tobias Wolff on the first page of his story, "The Rich Brother," and by Tim O'Brien on the first page of his story, "The Things They Carried." In fine black cloth, the book is in fine unread condition. The colorful dustjacket is complete with the original price and is in fine condition but for the lightest touches of wear mainly at the folds. Protected by an archival plastic cover. A beautiful copy.

Easton Press, 2019. Collector's Editiion. Cloth & Boards. Fine/No Dustjacket as issued. A handsome Collector's Edition of Richard Ford's Pulitzer award-winning book signed by the author on the signature page. Bound in full black leather with gold gilt cover designs and page edges, moire silk endpapers and bound-in silk bookmark. Includes the Publisher's Note and a copy of the Easton Press Certificate of Authenticity. The shrinkwrap was removed for pictures and then the book was rewrapped to preserve its condition. The book is in fine condition but for two very small marks on the edge, original to the publisher, otherwise it is beautiful. A first-ever winner of both the 1996 Pulitzer Prize and the 1996 PEN/Faulkner Award. Ford's other works include "A Piece of My Heart," "The Ultimate Good Luck," "The Sportswriter," "Rock Springs," Wildlife," "Women With Men," and "A Multitude of Sins." An important book by an important modern writer.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1995. True First: Advanced Reader's Edition. Original Wraps. Near Fine/No Jacket as Issued. An Uncorrected Proof of "Independence Day," a TRUE FIRST EDITION of Richard Ford's Award-winning book. In red, tan and blue wraps. In near fine condition, fine for a softcover edition. A first-time double winner of the 1996 Pulitzer Prize and the 1996 PEN/Faulkner Award. His other works include "A Piece of My Heart," "The Ultimate Good Luck," "The Sportswriter," "Rock Springs," Wildlife," "Women With Men," and "A Multitude of Sins." An important book by an important modern writer.

New York: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 2006. Advanced Readers Edition. Wrappers. Near Fine. A nice Advanced Readers Edition (ARC) signed by the author on the title page. Bound in paper wrappers, the book is in fine condition but for touches of soil at the paper edge corners. The third Frank Bascombe novel by the Pulitzer-Prize winning author of "The Sportswriter," and "Independence Day.

Easton Press, 1995. First Edition. Full Leather. Fine/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome dark brown leather-bound First Edition (so stated) signed by the author on the signature page. Subtitled: "The Autobiography of George Foreman". This is the story of professional heavyweight fighter George Foreman's life. In fine unread condition with gold gilt cover designs and page edges, moire silk endpapers and bound-in silk bookmark. A lovely copy.

Easton Press, 2019. Collector's Edition. Full Leather. New/No Jacket as Issued. Still in the original shrinkwrap! This is one of our all-time favorite books in the international thriller genre! And one of the things we appreciate about Easton Press is that they are often successful in publishing signed classics with the cooperation of the famous author even though they are later in their careers. It means that Frederick Forsyth took the time to sign these signature pages although he is now in his 80's. Thank you Mr. Forsyth and Easton Press! To you, our customer, you will want to have this book on your shelf! Bound in full dark red leather and signed by Mr. Forsyth on the signature page. With gold gilt cover designs and page edges, and bound-in silk bookmark. This is a new copy, still in the original shrinkwrap. Next we will wrap it and keep in protected until it is sold, thus preserving its current beautiful condition. Includes the Publisher's Note and copy of the Certificate of Authenticity,… Read More