Search Results: Titles starting with Q from Bloomsbury Books

London, England: Mappin House. Price sticker to lower right of front cover; blank sticker to lower left corner of rear cover (which covers the bar code); in very lightly rubbed covers. . Near Fine. Magazine. First Edition. 2006.

Philadelphia, PA: Friends' Peace Committee. Offered is a first edition, first printing of "A Quaker Peace Program" written by Jesse H. Holmes and published in 1935 by the Friends' Peace Committee out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A small folded leaflet measuring 3-1/4" by 6" and containing four total pages. Mr. Holmes begins his message by writing "There is a growing spirit of dictatorship on the part of the nations of the world, including our own, and with it a growth in the spirit of militarism. Therewith grows also an increasing conflict between governments and religion. Representatives of most of the churches of America recently agreed on these statements: 'War is impossible for a Christian - it is a sin against God' - 'We are convinced that the time has come for the Churches of Christ in America to dissociate themselves from the whole war system' - The Society of Friends fully associates itself with these declarations." Front cover lightly soiled. . Near Fine. Wraps. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 1935.

Ithaca, New York: The Pacifist Research Bureau. Offered is a first edition, first printing of "Quakers and Peace (1920-1947)" written by Ruth Freeman ("aided by Robert and Etta Vogle") and published in 1947 by The Pacifist Research Bureau out of Ithaca, New York. As stated, from the Pacifism and Government Series V: Number 3 - July 1947. A stapled softcover measuring 5-3/8" by 8-1/4" and containing 76 pages including front and rear covers. As stated, "The first three-fourths of this pamphlet is a condensation of the excellent book 'The Quakers in Peace and War' by Margaret Hirst, printed by permission of the author" (indicated as Part I). Part II ("Quakers and Peace (1920-1947)," by Ruth Freeman, contains the following chapters: Statements and Statistics; Friends and the Peace Movement; Friends and Conscription; Other Related Work of the Society of Friends; Friends Outside England and America. Staples age-rusted; covers lightly age-browned and sunned. . Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 1947.

Falls Church, Virginia: Kimo Press. Offered is a first edition, first printing of "Quaking Over Gay Rights: The Wichita Conference, 1977" written by Charles Fager and published in 1980 by the Kimo Press out of Falls Church, Virginia. A stapled pamphlet measuring 5-3/8" by 8-1/2" and containing 16 pages including front and rear covers. Mr. Fager writes, in brief, "The question of participation by Gay Quakers in the conference [Wichita Conference of Friends in the Americas] surfaced in March 1977 in a letter from a California Friend named Gary Miller to the conference planning committee. Miller, then a member of the San Francisco Monthly Meeting, was a lobbyist for the California Friends Committee on Legislation in Sacramento. He wrote on behalf of the Friends Committee on Gay Concerns [FCGC], an informal group of gay and straight Friends interested in gay issues. Miller's letter asked that the FCGC be given table space in the exhibition area for its literature, a regular meeting place for gay Friends… Read More

Temecula, CA: Pacific Coast Journal, 2012. Book. Fine. Soft cover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A high-quality, glossy directory containing 146 pages. Packed with photographs; information on the PCQHA; All-Around Champions; Hall of Fame; 2011 Champions, Fall Classic, Summer Celebration; Looking Back at 2011; 20 Years of Past All-Around Champions; Local Quarter Horse Clubs; 2012 Coming Events; much more..

Tri-S Publications, 1965. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. Offered is "The Queens: Calendar Of The Year 1966" published in 1965 by Tri-S Publications. A folded calendar with an upper hole-punch for wall hanging (as issued), when unfolded the calendar measures 11" by 17". "GSN" is printed on the front cover - the possible initials of the artist, otherwise the artwork, which is actually quite good, is unidentified. Each calendar month contains a different nude comic illustration of the most unflattering woman you are ever to meet in your life. The lower left portion of each monthly page shows the month and days (January through December), center illustration, and accompanying poem, for example: "MARCH - Lionly March's fiercely sweeping breezes/Offer scarce relief from Winter's freezes/But, for men with an eye for female fannies/Winds raise skirts of ladies minus panties." Condition: short closed tear… Read More

Maple Shade, NJ: Lethe Press, 2010. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Offered is the scarce hardcover edition of "Queeroes: Save the Gay - Save the World" written by Steven Bereznai, a first edition, first printing published in 2010 by Lethe Press out of Maple Shade, New Jersey. A hardcover with dust jacket containing 220 pages, from the front inside flap: "'Heroes' meets 'Gossip Girl' in Steven Bereznai's satire 'Queeroes,' in which a group of gay teens suddenly find themselves blessed with supernatural powers. Troy, a closeted jock, is able to sense other people's emotions and hidden desires. His little brother Gibbie develops Herculean super-strength overnight. Flamboyant Chad finds a way to unleash his inner animal, which his gal pal Mandy realizes she can make herself invisible. Troy plans to psych out his competitors, Chad thinks night vision will make cruising easier, and Mandy wants to use her powers… Read More

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Sous-Secretariat De L'Information De La Presidence De La Nation Argentine, 1950. Book. VG+. Soft cover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A tall, narrow left-stapled pamphlet measuring 3-3/4" by 8-3/8" and containing 12 internal pages. Text is in French. Covers lightly aged..

Pittsburgh, PA: MW Communications. A high-quality, glossy, left-stapled magazine containing 64 pages including front and rear covers. Packed with photographs, illustrations, and comix art, highlights include: Questar Interview: Larry Niven ("Science Fiction's Master World-Builder discusses his successful career"); Star ("Graphic Space Adventure by Steve Ditko"); Questar Interview: George Romero ("The Cinema's New Master of the Macabre speaks out"); Questar Profile: Tom Savini ("A Step-By-Step Make-up Demonstration by the Man Behind 'Dawn Of The Dead's special effects"); Confessions of a Special Effects Junkie ("Paul Adomites Looks at the Magic of SF Movies"); Questar Profile: Rick Catizone ("From Commercials to a Feature Film, This Animator Is One To Watch For"); Just Imagine: Jeanie ("Beginning The Adventures of Forrest J. Ackerman's Space-Age Fem Fantastique"); Harlaken ("Mystical Fantasy Adventure by K.… Read More

Pittsburgh, PA: MW Communications. A high-quality, glossy, left-stapled magazine containing 76 pages including front and rear covers. Packed with photographs, illustrations, and comix art, highlights include: Visions of the Future: The Great Nuclear Debate ("Should the U.S. call a halt to the construction of all new nuclear power plants?" with Dr. George Wald responding "Yes" and Dr. Edward Teller responding "No"); fiction Zinsky's Vacation by Daniel Gilbert; article The Magic of 'Cosmos': Close-Up by Elaine Santangelo; fiction Future Fable of the Third Wish by Ralph Roberts; Spectrum: Artist Profile ("The Art of Ken Barr"); article Television vs. Science Fiction: Could It Be War? by William Adams; fiction The Last Executionale by Harvey P. Newquist; John Chambers: Master of Make-Up (interview); Just Imagine: Jeanie (Chapter Five: Discovery) created by Forrest J. Ackerman, written by John Nubbin, and illustrated by Mike Grell. Condition: periodic… Read More

New York, NY: National Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy (SANE). Offered is an original brochure entitled "Questions and Answers on Vietnam" published in 1966 by the National Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy (SANE) [Co-Chairs: Dr. Benjamin Spock and Professor H. Stuart Hughes] out of New York City. A left folded brochure measuring 5-1/2" by 8-1/2" and containing six pages including front and rear covers. With quotes from media and political sources (January-March, 1966), the brochure answers several questions: What Do the South Vietnamese People Think? - Aren't We Fighting Aggression in Vietnam? - If South Vietnam "Goes Communist," Won't Other Countries Follow? - Can a Peaceful Settlement Be Negotiated? - What About the Chinese? - How Much Will the War Cost? - Shouldn't We Close Ranks Behind the President? . Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 1966.

Los Angeles, CA: The Voice of Prophecy. Offered is a first edition, first printing of "Questions by Father and Son: Radio Listeners' Questions Answered" written by H. M. S. Richards Sr. (Founder and Speaker Emeritus) and published in 1971 by The Voice of Prophecy out of Los Angeles, California. A stapled pamphlet measuring 3-3/4" by 8-1/2" and containing 52 pages including front and rear covers. The Contents are: Questions About - The Cross of Christ; Christ's Resurrection and Ours; Our Beloved Dead; and Our Health Here and Now. Staples lightly age-rusted; covers and pages bright and clean, unread. . Fine. Stapled Wraps. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 1971.

Brooklyn, NY: Watchtower (Watch Tower of Pennsylvania) Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. and International Bible Students Association. Offered is a first edition, first printing of "Questions on the Book 'Then Is Finished The Mystery Of God'" published in 1969 by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. and International Bible Students Association out of Brooklyn, New York. A stapled pamphlet measuring 4-1/2" by 6-7/8" and containing 68 pages including front and rear covers. A well-used copy: underlining to Introduction; medium water-spot to right edge of last several pages (to blank margins only); staples lightly rusted; former owner's initials to upper edge of front cover, which is lightly soiled with tiny chips along the edges. . Good. Wraps. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 1969.

Des Moines, IA: Cowles Magazines, Inc.. A vintage pocket-sized magazine measuring 4-1/8" by 6" and containing 68 internal pages. Well-illustrated with photographs, contents include: Dagmar featured on front cover (with short article inside); The Week's Biggest News; article Turkey: Our Toughest Ally; World News; Quotes on the News; National News; What They Are Saying (quotes from prominent people); Health; Science; Pictures of the Week; News from the Magazines; Education; Fashion; Food; Home Life; For Women Only; Male and Female; Business; Good News; Religion; Labor; Books; Animals; Crime; Entertainment; Sports; Vital Statistics; Quick Predicts. Condition: scuffing along outer narrow spine fold; in lightly worn covers. . Very Good. Magazine. First Edition. 1951.

New York: Handicraft Publications, Inc.. A vintage digest-sized magazine for men measuring 4-1/8" by 5-5/8" and containing 68 pages including front and rear covers. Well-illustrated with photographs, contents include: Are Actresses Love Starved?; Kiddie-Car Coffins ("Sports Cars Are Murder!"); Caged Women ("Stir-Crazy Gals! - Sex Behind Bars!"); Quick Expose: Air Force Hoods! - Pachucos In The U.S.A.F.!; Mitzi Gaynor: Show Girl!; VD's Secret Killers!; Jane Powell: T-N-T For M-G-M!; Crime Confidential. Condition: in lightly worn, lightly soiled covers; inside pages lightly age-yellowed as per paper stock used. . Very Good. Magazine. First Edition. 1955.

New York: Handicraft Publications, Inc.. A vintage digest-sized magazine for men measuring 4-1/8" by 5-5/8" and containing 68 pages including front and rear covers. Well-illustrated with photographs, contents include: Monaco Sex Binge: The Private Life of A Public Figure (on Prince Rainier, Grace Kelly, Princess Antoinette, Gisele Pascal, others); 4 Husbands for Every Woman (on India); Health - Accident Insurance Racket; Food You Shouldn't Eat; Terror, Murder & Rape: The Secret Hand (France's North African Empire); Traffic Trap Shakedowns; The Latin Quarter's Lovely Lassies; Crime Confidential. Condition: in lightly worn covers showing small "Rn" written to lower edge of front cover; inside pages lightly age-yellowed as per paper stock used. . Very Good. Magazine. First Edition. 1956.

Brooklyn, NY: One Story - The Old American Can Factory, 2011. Book. As New. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Stapled wraps measuring 5" by 7" and containing 32 pages including front and rear covers. A short story. In As New, splendid condition..

Brooklyn, NY: One Story - The Old American Can Factory, 2010. Book. As New. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Stapled wraps measuring 5" by 7" and containing 36 pages including front and rear covers. A short story. In As New, splendid condition..