Search Results: Authors starting with V from Books Tell You Why, Inc.

New York: Dutton. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 052594513X . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Alfredo Véa directly on the title page; This is the story of a young boy who, after the death of his father, is sent to live with his mother and her new husband in a small town in Paraguay. The boy gradually learns about the customs and traditions of the town, and about the importance of the family. He also becomes aware of the many different religions practiced in the town. The boy eventually discovers that the people of the town are all struggling to cope with the difficult economic conditions that have afflicted Paraguay in recent years. The boy begins to help the townspeople in whatever way he can.; 8vo; Signed by Author .

New York: Pantheon Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 037542508X . A Fine first Edition/First Printing in a lightly scuffed alike dust-jacket; Andrew Vachss' wildly inventive and compulsively readable new novel is a dark and suspenseful tale of obsession and violence. Set in the world of high finance, it tells the story of a young man's descent into madness as he becomes entangled in a web of criminal conspiracy.; 8vo; 243 pages .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1400041732 . A spotless first Printing of the First Edition housed in an equally Fine dust-jacket; The story of a young man who has been incarcerated in a correctional facility for the past thirteen years.; 8vo; 289 pages .

New York/london: Crowell-Collier Press/ Collier-Macmillan Limited. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1968. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first Printing of the First Edition in Fine condition housed in an equally handsome dust-jacket; The Man Who Founded Georgia is about a man named James Oglethorpe who founded the state of Georgia in 1733. He was a brave man who wanted to create a place where people could be free and live without fear. Oglethorpe is famous for his work in founding the city of Savannah, and for his role in the American Revolution.; 8vo; 134 pages .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1958. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Jacket appears fine, but verso is lightly mended with tape; The Law is a novel written by Roger Vailland. It tells the story of a law student, Gilbert, who is struggling to find his place in the world. Gilbert is introduced to the world of law by his professor, who tells him that the law is a way of understanding the world. Gilbert is soon drawn into the law world, and he learns about the judicial system, the legal system, and the law itself. Gilbert is also introduced to the characters in the law world, and he learns about their lives and their motivations. Gilbert is also introduced to the law itself, and he learns about the different types of law. Gilbert is soon able to understand the law, and he is able to use the law to his advantage. Gilbert is able to find his place in the world, and he is able to use the law to help him achieve his goals.; 8vo; $6.00 .

New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312887876 . A Fine first Printing of the First Edition in a Fine dust-jacket; This anthology contains the work of over seventy writers, both well-known and less-known. Each essay is about the experience of being a woman writer, and includes information on the publishing process, writing advice, and insights into the life of a writer. The essays are thought-provoking, touching, and inspiring.; 8vo; 212 pages .

Milano: Arti Grafiche Ricordi. Very Good. c1964. An edition in Very Good condition with some fraying tothe edges of the pictorial boards ; Carpaccio: The Legend of St. Ursula is the story of a young girl named Ursula who is forced to leave her home and travel to a new land. Along the way, she must face many challenges, including being attacked by a dragon. Ursula is eventually able to defeat the dragon and return home to her family.; FSA .

London: Feffer & Simons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1968. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A Fine first printing of the first edition in Near Fine dust-jacket; Our Children of the Sun is a Suite of Eight Inca Legends translated by Merritt Moore Thompson. Each legend is about a different event or person in the Inca's history. The legends are: 1) The Creation of the World 2) The Battle of the Sun and Moon 3) The Journey of the Condor 4) The Legend of the Sun and the Moon 5) The Legend of the Andes 6) The Legend of the Mountain of the Sun and the Moon 7) The Legend of the Sun and the Wind 8) The Legend of the Moon and the Wind; 8vo; $7.00 .

New York: Reynal & Company. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1956. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Near Fine first printing of the first edition with some edgewear, housed in a Very Good dust-jacket that has some discoloration and wear to the outer edges; Alan Valentine's Vigilante Justice tells the story of a small town that is rocked by a rash of killings. The police can't seem to find the killer and the town's residents are starting to lose hope. Then, a mysterious stranger arrives and starts hunting down the killer. Can the town's residents trust this vigilante?; 8vo; 173 pages .

New York: Delacorte. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. This copy is signed by Valin on title page; Life's Work is a memoir of Jonathan Valin's experiences as a gay man in the Mormon church. It is a powerful book that tells the story of Valin's struggles to come to terms with his sexuality and the church's stance on homosexuality. It is an important book that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt marginalized or misunderstood in their community.; 8vo; $7.50; Signed by Author .

New York: Delacorte Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385295898 . A first Printing of the First Edition in Fine condition housed in an equal dust-jacket; Fire Lake is a gripping, post-apocalyptic novel that follows the journey of a small band of survivors as they navigate the dangerous landscape of a scorched earth. Tensions mount as the group comes into contact with other survivors, some of whom are more than willing to cannibalize them for food. With only the clothes on their backs and the strength of their resolve, the group must fight to protect themselves and find a way to escape the deadly fire lake.; `; 8vo; 254 pages .

New York: Dodd, Mead & Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0396079814 . A first Printing of the First Edition that is Fine and housed in an equally impressive dust-jacket; When nine-year-old Valin receives a mysterious package in the mail, he knows it's something special. His parents tell him it's from his great-grandma, who died a few years earlier. Valin's excitement turns to dread when he realizes the package contains a letter. His great-grandma had written to tell him that she's dead and to ask him to find her grave. Valin's parents explain that this is just a joke, but Valin can't stop thinking about it. He starts to worry that he's responsible for his great-grandma's death. Valin's worries deepen when he learns that his parents don't have the letter. Valin spends hours online trying to find the grave, but he never finds it. Eventually, Valin realizes that he needs to talk to someone about… Read More

New York: The Viking Press. Very Good- in Good+ dust jacket. 1948. Hardcover. An edition Very Good- condition with soiling, aging and discoloration to the edgeworn boards and page edge soiling in a Good+ dust-jacket that is worn around the edges, aged, has tape around the spine edges and a stamped price on the front foldover; Mirabeau is a biography of the French Revolution's most legendary figure, Honoré Mirabeau. It covers his early life, his time as a lawyer and politician in the French Revolution, and his later years.; 8vo; 542 pages .

Novara, Italy: Instituto Geografico De Agostini. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. c1955. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition, lightly rubbed in alike dust-jacket. Previous owner's name and address on lightly tanned front endpaper; Translated from the Italian by Dorothy Nevile Lees ; 8vo; 115 pages .

Philadelphia, PA: Fortress Press. Near Fine in Good dust jacket. c1978. Cloth. 0800604865 . Near Fine condition with light sunning to the board edges in a Good dust-jacket with some scuffing and edgewear, with small closed tear on lower front edge; Seven scholars collaborate to discuss the American religious experience and what is needed if present and future challenges are to be met; 8vo; 211 pages; FSA .

Boston: Houghton Mifflin. As New in As New dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0618253963 . A flawless first edition/first printing book in As New/As New condition, SIGNED and dated 2002 by author Chris Van Allsburg on the half title page; Zathura is a dramatic adventure that promises a breathtaking and unforgettable experience. At the story's end which becomes, miraculously, the beginning, we find that Walter's feelings for his little brother are greatly altered. Beautifully illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg. Basis for the major motion picture starring Tim Robbins, Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard; 4to; Signed by Author .

Boston: Houghton Mifflin. As New in As New dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0618253963 . A flawless first edition/first printing book in As New condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by author Chris Van Allsburg on the title page; Zathura is a dramatic adventure that promises a breathtaking and unforgettable experience. At the story's end which becomes, miraculously, the beginning, we find that Walter's feelings for his little brother are greatly altered. Beautifully illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg. Basis for the major motion picture starring Tim Robbins, Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard; 4to; Signed by Author .

Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0395446120 . An attractive first edition/first printing book in Fine condition, the very Near Fine dust jacket slightly creased at top of spine; Author and illustrator Chris Van Allsburg mixes up the usual children's alphabet primer with zany catastrophes Illustrating all the letters of the alphabet; 4to .

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0395389496 . A charming first printing of the first edition in Fine condition, bound in burgundy cloth with silver foil lettering on spine and silver foil sleigh bell blocked on front cover, taupe endpapers. In just about Fine dust-jacket, only rather minor signs of yellowing, short closed tear to back-panel with Van Allsburg's illustrations on front and back; Awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1986, Van Allsburg's story of the adventurous magical train ride to the North Pole on Christmas Eve has become a classic read for the holiday season with an unforgettable last sentence: "Though I've grown old, the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe." Basis the motion picture adaptation of 2004 starring Tom Hanks ; Color Illustrations; Oblong 4to ; [32] pages .

Boston: Houghton Mifflin. As New in As New dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0618253963 . A most handsome first edition/first printing book in As New condition in alike dustjacket. SIGNED by author Chris Van Allsburg directly on the title page; Zathura is a dramatic adventure that promises a breathtaking and unforgettable experience. At the story's end which becomes, miraculously, the beginning, we find that Walter's feelings for his little brother are greatly altered. Beautifully illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg. Basis for the major motion picture starring Tim Robbins, Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, and Dax Shepard; 4to; Signed by Author .