Search Results: Authors starting with L from Logos Books

No Dust JacketBook: Slight cracking on spine acetate surface (photo). Virtually no shelf rubs on either cover (photo). No marks or entries. No toning on pages or edges. Remarkably preserved and protected 20-year-old softcover book.

No Dust JacketBook: One blemish. 1/4" stain on the book spine (photo)

No Dust Jacket
Book: One blemish -- Tiny dent on top of the front title board. The remainder of the book is pristine (photo). No page toning, no shelf rubs or wear. No marks or entires, or signs of ownership. The spine/board junction is firm and strong, book lies flat, plumb, and square. ISBN is visible and unaltered, not a resale book (photo).
From the back panel: "This handbook offers a unique approach to the question: How do scholars write the future of global politics? Written in futur ant�rieur style, around the 200-year anniversary of the birth of International Relations (IR) as an academic discipline, the contributions engage in world-building and imagine different futures of IR. Set in a multiverse, 23 chapters draw on a range of possible themes and imaginaries, for instance post-pandemic conditions, the Anthropocene, and not least academic practices and the role of researchers. A concluding chapter anchors these explorations in contemporary discussions. The book mirrors the format and… Read More

Dust Jacket: Blemish. Barely detectable rubs on the top of the front panel. The remainder of the DJ is pristine (photo).
Book: Blemishes. None.
High quality issue as evidenced by its hefty weight of 6.36 pounds. Glossy heavy bond paper to maximize the appearance of the many illustrations.
Author Signature: Uninscribed legible signature of author on the title page (photo).
This magnificent book is a stated First Edition, First Issue, Limited Publication of 2,000 copies. Includes a Table of Contents, Foreword, Introduction, Acknowledgments, Notes, six distinct Chapters (below) and Index.
Chapters: Chapter One: The Life and Legacy of L.A. Huffman [1854-1931]; Chapter Two: Yellowstone National Park, Landscapes, Hunting, and the Custer Battlefield; Chapter Three: Indian Portraits and other Indian Views; Chapter Four: Miles City, Portraits, Camps and Ranches; Chapter Five: The Life of the Working Cowboy, including cowboys, bronc busting, roundup scenes, and branding, roping and cutting; and Chapter Six: The… Read More

Dust Jacket: Blemish - Back panel. From a casual perspective, there appears to be a piece of celluloid tape attached. It is a missing piece of the publisher's acetate cover (photo). A complimentary clear protective Mylar cover is added to prevent further damage when handled by the new owner. Code # shows October, 1996. No flap clippings, original retail price still visible. The ISBN is still visible (photo).

Book: Blemishes - There is a minor mark or stain on the front board (photo) and a small chip on the bottom edge of the front board (photo).

The remainder of this book is clean, unmarred, strong and sturdy. No marks or entries. No page toning. The binding is firm and strong and this copy lies flat, plumb, and square.

Author: Taken from Wikipedia. Born in Montclair, New Jersey. The protaginist is the fictional hero, Commissario Guido Brunetti a Venetian detective. In 2003, she received the Corine Literature Prize.

Leon lived in Venice for over 30 years and now resides in a small village in… Read More

Book: No marks or entries, and very light toning on page edges (photo). No shelf rubbing or bends. Cover tips are slightly bent and barely detectable (photo).Linguistics history, Volume I of IV. The first volume traces Eastern languages and includes Chinese, Indian, and Middle East. First English language translation.Item shipped promptly upon payment. Free shipping and free returns for buyer with no questions asked..

Rare copy in domestic book market. The dust jacket has no chips, rubs, or tears, the inside panels and flaps are clean and not toned. The flaps are unclipped (photo). The book has has black cloth-covered boards, contrasted by beautiful red paste downs.

One blemish. The corner of the front board has a 1/4" diagonal crease (photo), remainder of the book is pristine. No marks or entries, the spine and boards are strong and firm, book lies flat, plumb, and square. Very clean, this copy has possibly never been read.

Prompt response to all requests for further details on book condition.

The author is Professor of History at University of Texas, Austin.

All our book sales are carefully prepared and packaged for shipping to purchaser. All book surfaces are bubble-wrapped. Shipment is within one business day (or often less) of receipt of payment. Total customer satisfaction is always our goal.

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Book. Blemishes: Creased UR back panel and several corresponding pages, the books appears to have been dropped (photo). Small crease on spine base and LL corner of the back panel (photo). Light uniform page toning.

Panels and spine are sturdy and strong, no vertical crease on the spine (photo). ISBN is unaltered. No marks or entries on any of the pages.

This is a 1st Edition of a widely-popular paperback cookbook that was re-published 7 years later. The author has published several companion books on various types of Chinese meals.

Dust jacket has minor wear from bookshelf storage. Book is pristine.Undedicated author signature on the first endpaper. (See photo)For collectors of First Edition signed books this is a bargain purchase. The author, a U.S. Astronaut, describes 5 months in space aboard the Russian space station. Several color photographs supplement the story of the many perils in space.

No Dust JacketsVolumes: Offered as a complete 2-volume set. The description applies to both volumes. There are no marks, entries, or signs of previous ownership. The boards are firm and strong (photo), the gilt lettering is still bright and clear, and no page toning. The only imperfection is a small bulge on the back board of Volume II. It appears to be a printing flaw, not user neglect or abuse (photo).Volume I contains the military unit historyfor those of Tennessee origin. Volume II is a vast (599pp) alphabetical roster of all documented personnel who served in either the Confederacy or the Union. This magnificent-looking set is a wonderful addition to the personal library of any fan of Civil War History or student or scholar of Tennessee history.

No Dust Jacket. Aftermarket clear Mylar protective tape applied to the front panel and spine
Book: Blemishes -- Moderate page toning. Some minor dents on the cover edges (Expertly applied Mylar tape on the front panel and spine prevents further damage.) On the LR quadrant of the book there is evidence of water damage. The washboard appearance of the pages does not interfere with the reading quality of the affected pages (photo).
The issue has some soiling, spine and panels are strong and firm. No marks or entries on any of the pages. ISBM is visible and unaltered (photo). While this is an English language translation of the original Chinese publication, there is bi-lingual narrative on every page (photo).

Note: On the Copyright page of the softcover edition there appears to be a misprint. The ISBN's for the hardcover and softcover editions respectively are transposed. The ISBN listed with this copy is taken directly from the barcode on the back softcover.Rated: As NewThe book's condition is easy to summarize. The only defect to be found is a faint stain dot in the 10-O'Clock position above the author's name (see photo). Appears that the book was never read. Unfortunate, if so, because this acclaimed African-American scholar tells a compelling story. Compare pricing to all competing listings.

Rated Good + ConditionBoards are moderately soiled and show wear and rubbing on surfaces and edges. Spotting and stain on rear board and leaf edges.Binding is solid, square, and firm. Poem narrative illustrative margins and green-tone illustrations are still bright and clear. No marks bending or creases.Pages are clean and free of any marks, folds, or creases. Green-tone illustrations are still bright and clear.

Dust Jacket: Barely visible shelf wear and still has bright original sheen (photo). The DJ is unclipped with the original retail price shown. There are no rubs or tears on any panel edges.Book: The UR front board tip is bent (photo). All other parts of this book are "As New" condition.Dedicated and dated inscribed author signature on the title page (photo). Unique feature: On p.209, Author Biography the author made 2 editing changes in ink script.

Dust Jacket: Heavy wear and tear on panel edges and spine. The exterior panels are heavily toned. Water damage on inside panel (photos). The D.J. is still structurally intact and the panels are not clipped.Book: The boards are heavily and uniformly toned with no title (photo). The spine covering is absent (photo) with residual glue visible (photo). The owner may have supplemented the original adhesive.