Search Results: Authors starting with J from Hopkins Books

Hardcover first edition, with dust jacket, published by The University of Virginia Press, 1992. 450 pages with Index, Notes, Bibliography, and four Appendices. A thorough examination of the Hogarth Press, from it's founding by Leonard and Virginia Woolf in 1971 to Virginia's death in 1941. Includes detailed information on the publishing process, which includes titles by Freud, T.S. Elliot, and John Maynard Keynes, as well as Virginia Woolf. Sturdy red cloth covered boards, with blue cloth covered spine, the author name and title imprinted on the spine within a red field. The cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. No edge wear to the cover boards. This copy is not a remainder, not a library copy. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text block. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. There are a few age tanning dots to the top edge of the text block. Sewn binding is tight and square. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover with slipcase, published by Heritage Press, 1947. Originally published in 1824, this is the first Heritage Press edition. How Hajji Babba a barber, who travels from his hometown of Ispahan to Istanbul, having numerous adventures in the bazaars and the royal courts along the way. Includes the Preface by Sir Walter Scott, Introduction by E.G. Browne. Illustrated by Honore Guilbeau. 498 pages, 6-1/2" X 9-1/4", sewn binding. Sturdy illustrated cover boards, with the title and author name imprinted on the spine within a black field. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn, there is a small scuff mark to the title field on the spine - about the size of a sesame seed, at the lower left corner of the black box. The outer slipcase box is intact, the corners are intact, a couple dots of edge wear to the open side of the box. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Heritage Press editions were not issued with dust jackets. Not a… Read More

Trade paperback edition, self published by the author, 2010. This copy is signed by the author with a dedication to the former owners and dated 2010. Neil Savage was a long time fixture in the Boston area serving in a variety of public roles. This is a mystery set in the Boston area, with lots of references to Boston history. 206 pages. There are no creases to the spine, very slight crease from use to the top edge of the front cover. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. No further writing besides the dedication. There is a bump mark to the top of the fore edge of the text block. Attached is a photo of the copy we have in our inventory.

First hardcover edition, published by the University Press of New England, 1999. Part of the 'Hardscrabble Books' series of books focusing on fiction of New England. Historical fiction, told in first person, this is the story of a young woman in Boston of the 1830's. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No writing, no former ownership marks. The text is clean, the binding is tight and square. No marks to the edges of the text block. with sewn binding and mustard yellow cloth covered spine with ark green colored boards. On the edge of the back flap is a poke mark - looks like another book bumped into it and made a pencil point sized mark on that edge. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by the University of Oklahoma Press, 1975. 277 pages with Index. A collection of the correspondence of the author of 'Jurgen'. Included are letters to Hugh Walpoe, H.L. Mencken, Sinclair Lewis, John Farrar, Guy Holt, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, and many others. The dust jacket is intact, it has been price clipped at the top corner of the front flap, and there is a half inch long closed tear at the bottom right front. The jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Sewn binding, heavy and very sturdy boards. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. Clean text and the binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Signed and inscribed by the author. First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by St. Martin's, 2003. Peyton Amberg, always hoping that the next sexual exploit will be more exciting than the last, an update of the classic 'Madame Bovary' character. 335 pages, 6-1/2" X 9-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. There is a bump mark to the back cover board and back panel of the jacket - see photos - most likely bumped from another book. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. Inscription read; 'Dear Dave, XOXO, Tama'. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Oversized paperback edition, published by Universe, 1987. Published to accompany the exhibit at The National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, and the Tel Aviv Museum in Tel Aviv. 9" X 11", 192 pages. Includes Bibliography, Catalogue of the exhibit, an extensive essay by Katherine Janszky Michaelsen on his life and work. Illustrated throughout with both color and black & white photos. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No creases to the cover - two slight crease marks to the spine. One spot on the fore edge about the size of a sesame seed. A small square spot on the back cover where the cover varnish was lifted when a price sticker was removed - about 1/2" square. Not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by Harvard University Press, 1988. An in-depth discussion of the concept of Deep Time, with a focus on the works of Thomas Burnet, James Hutton, and Carles Lyell. This copy is a third printing of the first edition. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. There are no creases to the cover or spine. Small impression mark on the front cover, about 2" long on the left side near the spine. Small closed tear at the bottom edge, about 1/4" long. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First US hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Columbia University Press, 1999. An in-depth exploration of the development of the diversity of human culinary cultures across the centuries. 592 pages with Index, and two sections of illustrations, 7-1/4" X 10". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Sturdy cover boards, with green cloth covered spine. Cover boards are flat. Corners are slightly bumped, top left corner of the back cover has a 1/4" tear at the tip of the corner. Sewn binding is tight and square. Edges of the text block are clean. Sewn binding is tight and square. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

French language edition, published by Editions De La Martiniere, 2004. 214 pages, illustrated throughout with color photos. Heavy coated stock covers, perfect bound, 8-3/4" X 11-3/4". This copy is not a library discard, not a remainder copy, no writing, no highlighting, no former ownership marks. The binding is tight and square. This a selection of the artworks held by the Monaco National Musee Nouveau, the text is entirely in French. The book is divided into th following chapters; 'Le Territoire', 'Art Moderne', 'La Scene du Theatre de Monte Carlo', ''Des Ballets Russes a L'Avant-Garde', 'Art Contemporain'. Artists include; Claude Monet, Manfredi Nicoletti, Maurice Denis, Alexandre Alexeieff, Leon Bakst, Hugo Gross, Georges Mathieu, Gina Pane, and many others. A wonderful addition to the library of French culture! As is the case for all of our listings, the attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

First hardcover edition, published by Princeton University Press, 1940. The story of Nathaniel Bacon, instigator of 'Bacon's Rebellion' of 1676, a precursor of the American Revolution. The author was related to one of the participants of Bacon's Rebellion. 238 pages with Index, 5-7/8" X 8-3/4". The dust jacket is intact, has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Jacket has been price clipped at the top corner of the front flap. Jacket only has minor edge wear and rubbing wear. Sturdy cloth covered cove boards with the title and author printed on the spine in gold. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped, no edge wear. Sewn binding is tight and square. Light brown top-stain is somewhat faded. Edges of the text block are relatively clean with a few small dots of age foxing. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a library discard copy. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First UK edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Collins Crime Club, 1974. The first in the 'Inspector Alvarez' series of mysteries set on Mallorca. In this one, Alvarez looks into a death of an unpopular resident of the English ex-pat community of the island. This copy is a library discard. As a library discard, the dust jacket has been protected by a clear cover, though that cover has been taped to the cover boards, front and back. Jacket is price clipped. Library ink stamp on the first flyleaf page and copyright page, along with a hand written date, and 'Alvarez'. Smudge marks and age tanning to the edges of the text block. No writing on the text pages besides that flyleaf page. Last flyleaf page has the glue residue from where a due date pocket was removed. This is a UK first edition copy, formerly a Canadian library copy. Hardcover boards are flat, some minor edge wear. Binding is tight especially considering its use as a library book. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our… Read More

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Sheridan House, 1998. The fascinating memoir of Violet Jessop, who survived the sinkings of both the Titanic and Brittanic. 234 pages, 6-1/4" X 9-1/4", with a section of photos. Introduction , edited and annotated by Ian Maxtone-Graham. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. Edges of the text block are clean. Sewn binding is tight and square. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Uncorrected proof - trade paperback, published by Chicken House, an imprint of Scholastic, 2020. The first in the White Fox series. A young white fox, named Dilah, returns home to find his mother gravely injured. Before she dies, she tells him about a treasure with the power to make animals human. 269 pages, translated by Jennifer Feeley. . There are no creases to the cover or spine. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Would appear to be an unread copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Mass market trade paperback edition, published by Mysterious Press 1989. This copy is a second impression of this edition. A collection of previously uncollected as well as unpublished short works from the author of 'The Killer Inside Me'. Includes 13 short works, as well as an Introduction by Robert Polito, author of the the Natonal Book Critics Circle Award winning biography Savage Art: A Biography of Jim Thompson. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No creases to the cover or spine. There is sun fading to the spine, so that the background color of the spine is much lighter than the color on the front cover, though the title is still entirely legible. Small bump mark to the fore-edge of the text block. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory, not stock photos.

Trade paperback edition,published by the Biblical Archaeology Society. Six essays on the topic of The Gospels, authors include; Hershel Shanks, Stpehen Patterson, Marcu Borg, and John Crossan. This copy is not a library discard, not a remainder. No creases to the cove or spine. Please note that there are some underlined passages, in black ink, and some check marks and bracket marks in the margins on a few pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by University of Queensland Press, 1981. Part of the 'Portable Australian Authors' series. Collects his novel, 'Such Is Life', as well as several stories, letters, and excerpts from other novels such as 'Rigby's Romance'. 439 pages with Bibliography. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Black cloth covered cover boards, with the title in gold on the spine. Boards have a few dots of shelf wear to the heel of the spine and bottom corners. One smudge mark of a erased pencil mark on the first flyleaf, but no further writing besides that. Some smudge marks to the edges of the text block - at the top edge and fore edge. Binding is tight and square. This is not a library discard copy. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory. We have more books from this series listed too.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket,published by Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1998. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Henry Moore, this volume s the culmination of the 35 year friendship between John Hedgecoe and Henry Moore. A comprehensive review of his work, presented in a single volume for the first time. Over 900 images in full color and black & white. 9-3/4" X 12-1/2", 254 pages. Very sturdy black cloth covered boards, with sewn binding. Author name and title imprinted on the spine in silver. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. High quality, coated stock paper. Dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Edges of the text block are clean. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First American hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Simon & Schuster, 1991. Part of the series of stories about Budgie the helicopter! Budgie has to help bring Mr and Mrs. Fairweather to the hospital, Mrs. Fairweather is about to have a baby and they're trapped in a snowstorm! The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. 9-1/2" X 10-3/8", un-paginated, approximately 32 pages. Full page, full-color illustrations by John Richardson. Sturdy, illustrated cover boards. The corners are not bumped or creased. No edge wear. There is a former owner's embossed ownership stamp on the title page - a circular embossed stamp about 1-1/4" across. No further ownership marks besides that though. No writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. All text pages are tightly bound. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover, book club edition, published by Delacorte Press, 1967.This is a book club edition. 640 pages, blue tinted top edge of the text block, black cloth covered boards with the title and author's name imprinted on the spine in gold. The dust jacket has been covered with a removable, clear, library quality cover. 1/4 inch X 1/4 inch chip at the top of the spine to the dust jacket, closed tear of 3/4 inch at the top left side on the front of the jacket, edge wear chipping to the bottom right of the front flap. The text is tightly bound, no former ownership marks, no writing on the text. Some light soiling to the edges of the text block, the top tint has somewhat faded. Not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.