Search Results: Authors starting with O from Bill Leone, Bookseller ABAA

Crown, 1987. First Edition (first printing). The debut novel by the author of EMINENT DOMAIN, the story of three individuals who are drawn to the beauty and violence of South Dakota's Black Hills. Fine/Fine but for a tiny spot to the front dust jacket panel and incidental toning to the top of the flaps. Inscribed by O'Brien on the half title page, as follows: "To Larry and Moneisa Owens -- Wish my warmest wishes -- Dan O'Brien." . Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Delacorte Press, 1975. First Edition (first printing). The second book (and first novel) by the author of THE THINGS THEY CARRIED and GOING AFTER CACCIATO, the story of two Minnesota brothers who are driven by a compulsion to act out the demands of their dead father. Near Fine/Near Fine -- incidental fading at the top and bottom of the front board. Inscribed by O'Brien on the front free end paper, as follows: "To David, Very Best, Tim O'Brien.". Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine.

Houghton Mifflin, 1990. First Edition (first printing). The definitive classic fifth book by the author of GOING AFTER CACCIATO, a not-quite-novel and not-quite story collection about the Vietnam War featurning "Tim O'Brien" -- foot soldier and author. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. In the "first issue" dust jacket with the spine slightly off-center. Fine/Fine. Inscribed by O'Brien on the title page, as follows: "To Jim, Peace, and thanks, Tim O'Brien." . Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Knopf, 1993. First Edition (first printing). The first novel by this "Granta" author, the story of an American battalion stationed in Mannheim, Germany during "peacetime.". Basis for the film. Fine/Fine.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Harper (HarperCollins), 2013. First Edition (first U.S. printing). The debut novel by this native of Scotland who now lives in Los Angeles, the well-received story of two young girls who lose their parents -- and the old man neighbor who takes them in. Published simultaneously with the British edition. Fine/Fine. Signed and dated 1/7/13 by O'Donnell on the title page. . Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Riverhead, 2001. First Edition (first U.S. printing). The first novel by the author of the best selling memoir, ARE YOU SOMEBODY?, a story of parrallel lives, one hundred and fifty years apart, driven by a hunger for passionate love. Fine/Fine. Signed by O'Faolain on the title page. . Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Penguin Putnam, 2003. First Edition (first printing). The third book by the author of MY DREAM OF YOU, a continuation of her best selling memoir, ARE YOU SOMEBODY? Fine/Fine. Signed by O'Faolain on the title page.. Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Tinder Press (Headline), 2020. First British (and true first) Edition (first printing). The eighth novel by the author of THE HAND THAT FIRST HELD MINE, a story of the bond between twins and a marriage pushed to the brink by grief -- "inspired by the son of a famous playwright." This is the first printing -- not one of the copies produced for Waterstones or Independent Booksellers. In the first issue dust jacket with no mention of Prize winnings. Winner of the Women's Prize in Britain and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Fine/Fine. Signed by O'Farrell on the title page. . Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Simon & Schuster, 1993. First Edition (first printing). A memoir by the author of KENTUCKY STRAIGHT, a story which tracks his past experience at the same time as he awaits the birth of his first child. Near Fine/Fine -- two lightly bumped corners. Includes a note written on a half-sheet of paper which reads as follows: "Dear Larry, Here's the books. Thank you for supporting my work. The novel is due in Feb. 97, with another book of stories in 98. Yrs, Chris Offutt." The book is Fine/Fine but for two lightly bumped corners. Inscribed on the title page, as follows: "To Larry Owens, good luck in all, Chris Offutt." . Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine.

Simon & Schuster, 1997. First Edition (first printing). The first novel by the author of KENTUCKY STRAIGHT and THE SAME RIVER TWICE, the story of a man who is expected to avenge his brother's death. Fine/Fine. Signed by Offutt on the title page who has also written "Joe Till 97.". Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Faber and Faber, 2003. First British (and true first) Edition (first printing). The second novel by the author of OUR FATHERS and THE ILLUMINATIONS, the story of a 13-year-old girl with an amazing singing voice who becomes a star of light entertainment and the attendant loss of privacy that ensues. Fine/Fine. Signed by O'Hagen on the title page. . Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

University of Iowa, 1991. First Edition (first printing). The first book by this New York author, a short story collection which won the Iowa Short Fiction Award (selected by Marilynne Robinson). Fine/Fine. . 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Viking, 2000. First Edition (first printing). A debut novel, the story of a thirty-two-year-old woman who moves back home with her parents in a fit of debt and with a bruised heart. Fine/Fine. Signed by Olson on the title page. . Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Doubleday, 1996. First Edition (first printing). The third book by the author of SNOW ANGELS and LAST NIGHT AT THE LOBSTER, an ambitious story wherein a Vietnam Vet is haunted by memories and the real threat of a stalker as he tries to put his life and marriage back together. Fine/Fine. Signed by O'Nan on the title page. . Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Grove Press, 2001. First Edition (first printing). The sixth novel by the author of SNOW ANGELS and THE NAMES OF THE DEAD, the story of one fateful week in the lives of an African American neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Fine/Fine. Signed by O'Nan on the title page. . Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Doubleday, 1994. First Edition (first printing). The first novel by the author of THE NAMES OF THE DEAD and THE SPEED QUEEN, a narrative that weaves together two stories: a family breaking apart and the murder of a babysitter who was once the object of childhood affection. Basis for the film. Fine/Fine. Signed by O'Nan on the title page. . Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Doubleday, 1997. First Edition (first printing). The third novel by the author of SNOW ANGELS and EMILY ALONE, the story told by one of the "Sonic Killers" of her own life. Originally titled "Dear Stephen King" but King wouldn't allow the use of his name. Fine/Fine. Signed and dated 10-14-11 by O'Nan on the title page. . Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

University of Pittsburgh Press, 1993. First Edition (first printing). The first book by the author of SNOW ANGELS and THE SPEED QUEEN, a story collection which won the Drue Heinz Literature Prize. Fine/Fine. Signed by O'Nan on the title page. . Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Island Writing Series, 1982. First Canadian (and true first) Edition (first printing). This poem by the author of THE CAT'S TABLE and THE ENGLISH PATIENT was published in a softcover edition limited to 500 copies (this copy is unnumbered) and dedicated to Phyllis Webb. Fine in plain wraps as issued. Signed by Ondaatje on the title page. . Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket.

Scribner, 2001. First British (and true first) Edition (first printing). The third novel by this Irish author, the well-received story of the love of two boys during the time of Ireland's fractured uprising against British rule in 1916. Fine/Fine but for a handful of spots of foxing to the top edge of the pages. This book is heavy and so may require a postage adjustment. . 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.