Search Results: Titles starting with M from William Robertson

New York: Balllantine, 1974. Calendar. Very Good/No Jacket. A rare 1975 Edition of the MC. Escher calendar. Those who are familiar with this artist's work will need no further explanation. For those NOT familiar, no explanation is possible (without giving me a headache!). Suffice to say that Escher specialises in the production of complex, apparently impossible, visual conumdrums and makes them seem possible. Twelve of his works are reproduced here in colour and black & white, together of course with the original calendar pages. A fascinating collection to cut out and frame, or keep as a collector's item. Comes in the original cardboard mailing envelope from Ballantine Books (but additionaly protected by me). Page size is 28.5 x 33cm, and all in very good condition. Front cover shows diagonal crease on bottom left corner, else very good.

Sydney: ABC , 1997. Paperback. Fine. Used. Fine/No Jacket. The popular ABC broadcaster presents a collection of some of the best bits from his radio show, 'Australia All Over'. Includes all the favourite aspects of the show: stories, poems, interviews, phone calls, humour, weather, animals, letters and pictures from kids and unique one-liners. A celebration and reaffirmation of a traditional view of the essence of Australia, yet dares to question the status-quo and be sceptical as only Australians can. Size, 27.5 x 21cm, 206 pages, 16 pages of colour photos plus numerous line drawings. Pictorial card covers in near fine condition. Internally, fine: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Looks and feels like new.

London: W.H. Allen , 1989. Reprint. Paperback. Very Good. Presents compelling hard evidence, compiled during a 10-year investigation, that the Mafia were responsible for assassinating JFK. A shocking and disturbing expose of Mafia methods and motivations. Size, 21.5 x 13.5cm, 480 pages, 15 pages of b&w illustrations. Illustrated card covers in good condition. Internally, very good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: Penguin , 1994. Paperback. Very Good. Very Good/-. Everything you've ever wanted to know about how they made the hit British sci-fi series, 'Red Dwarf'. Includes information on the cast; crew; stories; sets; effects; make-up; merchandise and fan clubs. All in all, a smeggin' good read. Size, 28 x 19cm, 95 pages, illustrated throughout with colour photos and artwork. Pictorial card covers showing slight crease at top-right corner, else in very good condition. Internally very good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: Harper Collins, 2003. Hardcover. Fine/fine. London: Harper Collins, 2003. Hardcover. Fine/fine. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine (Like New). One of the most exciting movies to have emerged from Hollywood in recent years, this is the official record of the making of 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World'. Reveals the astonishing work that went into the project, with unique photographs and exlusive interviews with director, cast and crew. Also provides background information on everything from life in Nelson's navy to filming in the Galapagos. A fascinating read for movie buffs, maritime enthusiasts and fans of Patrick O'Brian's 'Cpt. Jack Aubrey' books. Contains 168 pages, 28.5 x 22cm, and illustrated throughout with colour photos and drawings. Blue cloth boards in pictorial dust jacket, showing slight tear (repaired) on rear of jacket, otherwise in Fine (Like New) condition. Internally, Fine (Like New): clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Looks, feels and smells like new.

Frenchs Forest, NSW: Tower Books, 1993. Paperback. Very Good +. Frenchs Forest, NSW: Tower Books, 1993. Paperback. Very Good +. Softcover. 1st edition. Very Good+/-. A lasting record of this very powerful movie, based on the life of Le Ly Hayslip as she endured - and survived - the horrors of three wars in her native Vietnam. Contains a narrative based on the screenplay by Oliver Stone and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie. Introduction by Stone, detailing his involvement in Vietnam both as a teacher and an infantryman, and providing a context for his making of the movie. Also contributions from Le Ly Hayslip herself and the girl who played her in the film, Hiep Thi Le. The perfect souvenir for anyone who loved the film. Size, 28 x 21.5cm, 153 pages, 120 colour photos. Pictorial card covers in good condition. Internally, Very Good+: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Looks, feels and smells like new.

London: Headline, 2003. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. In this remarkable new book, the author examines the key period in Hitler's life which transformed him from an aimless drifter and frustrated artist, into a charismatic public speaker and absolute ruler of the most powerful fascist state in European history. This was the two months Hitler spent being treated by Dr Edmund Forster in a military reserve hospital at Pasewalk in 1918. We learn of Hitler's mental issues after suffering a gas attack in the trenches, and why he was treated by a psychiatrist 600 miles away when everyone else caught up in the same attack was cared for only a few miles behind the front line. We are also shown how the methods used by Forster were, unintentionaly, to create a monster who would not only transform the whole of Europe but also turn on the man who had invented him. That Forster was also Jewish is perhaps the ultimate irony in this most fascinating and little known historical episode. Contains 336 pages, 24… Read More

London: Outline Press, 1990. First edition. Cards. Fine. Part of the publisher's Famous Flyers series. Brings together all the known facts about Germany's top-scoring 'ace' of World War I - the famous 'Red Baron' - creating a picture very different from the myth which has surrounded the man for more than 70 years. Includes technical details of every aircraft flown by Richthofen, with profile drawings, and a complete detailed list of all his 80+ victories. Contains 128-pages, 25 x 18cm, illustrated throughout with b&w and colour photos, illustrations and artwork. Illustrated card covers showing very slight shelf-wear, otherwise in Fine condition. Internally, Fine: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: Dorling Kindersley, 1991. Paperback. Very Good. Very Good/-. From the Dorling Kindersley stable of 'how-to' books, comes this comprehensive guide to the use of massage for relaxation. Everything you need to know to utilize massage for health and well-being, all clearly illustrated by colour photography using real people. Chapters include, Body Profiles; Relaxation Techniques; Body Type Relaxation Programmes; Relieving Work-Related Stress; Releasing Key Tension Areas; Easing Emotional Stress; and A Glossary of Strokes. Includes full index and bibliography for further reading. Contains 128 pages, 27.5 x 21cms, illustrated throughout with colour photos. Pictorial card covers showing moderate wear, otherwise in good condition. Internally, Very Good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Looks like new inside.

London: London Channel 4 Books 1998, 1998. Hardcover. Good/very good. Good/ Very Good. From 'Titanic' onwards, the real stories behind the world's worst maritime disasters. Published to accompany the Channel 4 television series 'Mayday'. Contains 182 pages, 24 x 16cm, with 8 pages of colour photos. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Blue cloth boards in very good pictorial dust jacket. Internally, good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

A lavishly illustrated guide to Science-Fiction and Fantasy collectibles and memorabilia. Includes, action figures, books, robots, toys, trading cards, licensed products, and autographs. Also includes values (as of publication date), plus information on specialist dealers, auction houses, websites, fairs, and conventions. A fascinating volume for buyers, sellers, or simply SF/Fantasy fans everywhere. Contains 128 pages. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs. Looks, feels and smells like new.

Hong Kong: APA, 1991. Paperback. Very Good. Part of the lavishly illustrated 'Insight City Guides' series. Everything you'd ever want to know about this most cosmopolitan of Canada's cities: its history, people, places and travel tips. Chock full of facts and information for the visitor or armchair traveller. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Pictorial card covers in plastic protective jacket. Internally, very good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings. Exceptional condition for ex-library example.

London: Pitman , 1945. Reprint. Hardcover. Good. A delightful book of animal stories, based upon the broadcast talks given by the 'Zoo Man' on the BBC Childrens' Hour programme. Contains 192pages, 19 x 12.5cm, with 15 b&w photos. No dust jacket. Brown cloth boards showing sun-fading on top edge, otherwise in good condition. Internally, very good: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: Century , 1985. Hardcover. Good/good. Good/Good. Sequel to the author's 'Tales from the Mess', this brings us further hilarious tales of military madness and mayhem within the British Army. Like the earlier work, this covers a wide range of historical periods and geographical locations. Size 22 x 14cm, 173 pages, illustrated with cartoons from 'Punch''. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Black cloth boards in Good illustrated dust jacket. Internally Good: clean, bright and unmarked in sound bindings.

London: BCA, 1978. Book Club. Hardcover. Near Fine/very good. Autobiography of the late Kenneth More, one of Britain's best-loved actors , who for millions epitomised the traditional British values of fortitude and fun. Here, he sets out a full and frank account of a life as varied and vivid as any part he ever played. Contains 249 pages, 23.5 x 15cm, with 16 pages of b&w photos. Torquoise-blue cloth boards in very good pictorial dust jacket. Internally, shows previous owner's name on front endpaper, otherwise in near fine condition: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: Bloomsbury, 1989. Hardcover. Good/very good. Rejected by the British Army despite service in the TA paratrooper reserves, the author signed up for five years with the elite airborne regiment of the French Foreign Legion. He deserted while on duty in East Africa, was recaptured by native bounty hunters and jailed, then deserted again in Europe in 1986 to make it back to Britain. His account of the Legion is a factual and irreverent view of military life, providing a unique insight into the soldiering process. Size, 24 x 16cm, 197 pages. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings, red cloth boards in very good pictorial dust jacket, internally good: clean and unmarked in sound bindings.

London: Hamish Hamilton , 1988. Hardcover. Good/very good. A re-examination of the events surrounding the Munich Agreement of 1938. Many historians have seen this as a shameful betrayal of Czechoslovakia, while others argue that by 'sacrificing' the Czechs, Chamberlain bought valuable time for Britain to re-arm. In this volume, the author threads his way through the preceding history of Germany, Czechoslovakia and above all the strained relations between Britain and France in the 1930s. As a result, he finds a disturbing inevitability in the final tragic events. Size, 24 x 15.5cm, 242 pages, 12 pages of b&w photos. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Brown cloth boards in very good pictorial dust jacket. Internally, good: shows some yellowing of page extremities, but otherwise clean and unmarked in excellent bindings.

London: Andre Deutsch, 1998. Hardcover. Good/Good. Fair/Good Jacket. Examines nine serial sex killers: John Christie, Ian Brady, Myra Hindley, Peter Sutcliffe, Dennis Nilsen, Robert Black, Colin Ireland and Fred and Rose West. In each case, the author examines what is known about his/her childhood and describes how that child was transformed into a murderer. In a thoughtful conclusion, she produces a model for the way in which an unloved and isolated child can morbidly transform a fantasy life linking sex and death into an adult career of appalling brutality. Both disturbing and compelling, this is the first serious attempt to compare and contrast the lives and crimes of British post-war serial killers. Contains 310 pages, 23 x 15cm, plus 16-pages of b&w photos. Ex-library, front endpaper removed, some library markings. Black boards in good illustrated dust jacket. Internally, fair: shows the ocassional stain but generally clean and unmarked in sound bindings.

London: Boxtree, 1993. Hardcover. Good/good. The most comprehensive guide ever published to murder scenes in Britain, spanning more than 200 years and featuring over 450 sites. The crime of murder can and does take place in all manner of settings, from picturesque forest glades, beaches and tourist areas, to railway stations, theatres and industrial sites. Illustrated with rare archive material, this is a must for all true crime enthusiasts. Size, 28.5 x 22.5cm, 128 pages, illustrated throughout with b&w photos. Ex-library, some library markings. Red cloth boards in good illustrated dust jacket. Internally good+: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.

Alexandria: Time-Life , 1987. Hardcover. Fine. A beautifully illustrated guide to world mysteries, including chapters on, Atlantis; the Great Pyramid; Megalithic Monuments; Pictographs; and Subterranean Worlds. Size 28.5 x 23cm, 160pp, illustrated throughout with colour and b&w photos and graphics. No dust jacket . Illustrated leatherette boards in good condition. Internally Fine: clean, bright and unmarked in excellent bindings.