Search Results: Titles starting with S from Gargoyle Books

Sleeping Bear Press, 2009. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Lovely introduction to the alphabet for a child learning to read, with each of the 26 letters illustrated & accompanied by "poetic & practical ways" to begin becoming part of the solution to saving our planet. List of web resources for additional environmental actions in rear. Unpaginated. A FIRST EDITION, first printing, from 2009, this hardcover small 4to (11.25 x 10.25") has glossy purple paper over boards decorated with a colorful design that is matched on the accompanying DJ. Condition is Fine: looks & feels Brand New! Completely clean, binding strong & straight, pages white & unmarked, colors bright. The DJ is equally bright, clean, & colorful, marred only by 2 light scratches to back cover. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays… Read More

New York, New York: Grove Press, Inc., 1974. First Mass Market Paperback Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. Pioneering study of sadomasochism (S&M) across history. Along with psychological studies & sociosexual analyses, the book offers a comprehensive appendix of literary works describing various S&M practices, along with other B&D & erotic techniques. 345 pages. From a single-owner collection, this 1974 First Printing of the First mass market paperback edition from Grove Press' Evergreen Black Cat line (#B-376) is in Near Fine condition: as bright & clean & crisp as Brand New save for former owner's name stamp to first page & modest page tanning, commensurate with age. Appears unopened & protected in new mylar collector bag to stay that way! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends &… Read More

Dallas, Texas: Spring Publications, Inc., 1992. First Edition First Printing . Soft cover. Fine. Translated from the original French, published in 1990 as "L'Enfant, l'Amour, la Mort,'' an expanded version of a chapter on the goddess Artemis in the author's 1986 book, "Pagan Meditations." In line with Planned Parenthood's slogan, "Every child a wanted child,'' the author argues that "a child must be wanted, else its life is a living death." From a pagan but nonetheless religious perspective, she posits that abortion represents a sacrifice to the goddess Artemis, "who refuses to give life if the gift is not pure." A brilliantly considered argument that goes beyond the narrow confines of the anti-choice ("pro-life") & pro-choice arguments, in 113 pages, with Notes. A First Edition, first printing from1992, this trade paperback 8vo is in Fine condition: just removed from storage where it has been since packed away new… Read More

Crown Publishers, Inc., 1983. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Schorr, Todd. The Divine Miss M's second literary excursion, a collection of life lessons from the saucy little red-haired girl in high heels. Unpaginated. Brilliantly illustrated on every page by Todd Schorr. A FIRST EDITION, 4th printing from 1983, this hardcover square (9.25" x 9.25") 8vo has bright red cloth over boards stamped with bright silver lettering to front & spine. Condition is Near Fine: completely clean & bright, but with very slight rubbing to bottom edges from shelf. Binding strong & straight, pages colorful & unmarked. The unclipped DJ is Fine: protected in clear mylar since purchased Brand New. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Washington, D.C.: Wildlife Management Institute, 1949. First Edtion, Second Printing . Hardcover. Very Good+/Good. Jacques, Francis Lee. Makes a plea for the preservation of waterfowling as a "traditional American sport,'' called on adherence to game laws & wildlife refuge program management. A First Edition, second printing from Sept.1949, SIGNED with an inscription by the Author on half title page. In 141 pages, with 71 black-and-white photographs by the author & his son & & line drawings by Francis Lee Jacques throughout. With deep red cloth-covered boards & gilt design to front/lettering to spine, this hardcover book is in VG+ condition: exceptionally clean, binding strong & straight, pages mildly tanned, commensurate with age. NO writing, underlining, or highlighting; NOT ex-lib. The unclipped DJ is downgraded to only Good due to many creases, small chips, soil nicely protected in Free mylar cover! Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never… Read More

London, England: MacDonald, 1960. First English Language Edition . Hardcover. Very Good+/Good. SALE! Biography of the famed French aviator & author of the beloved "The Little Prince," including the circumstances of his mysterious disappearance& death in 1944. Orig published in French in 1958, this is the First English-language edition published in Britain in 1960,in 335 pages with 8 pages of black-and-white photographs throughout text, Photo frontispiece, Index.Hardcover book with brilliant blue cloth-covered boards is in VG+ condition: very clean, binding strong & straight, pages show only a whisper of tanning around edges. Modest rubbing to extremities. The DJ (clipped at lower front flap where British price would have been) is downgraded to only Good due to heavier edgewear, including some creasing & chipping along top edge & both ends of spine, cornersOur photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually… Read More

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Triangle Books, 1945. Reprint . Hardcover. Fine/VG-. Boook #10 in the author's classic mystery series featuring the "charming anti-hero" Simon Templar, aka "The Saint." Orig. published in 1932 under the title "Getaway,'' this is the First Triangle Books reprint from 1945, with the expanded title, in 307 pages. With bright red-orange cloth-over-boards, this hardcover 8vo is in Fine condition: exceptionally clean & bright, binding strong & straight, hinges intact, pages moderately tanned, heavier around edges, unmarked save for former owner's name in neat pan to ffep. Corners crisp. The unclipped DJ is VG-,( minus), with a split between back cover & black flap & very mild rubbing to other extremities. No fading & nicely protected in new mylar cover free. Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive from us--never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1975. Book Club Edition (BCE) . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Absolutely gorgeous copy of the master of horror's second book, albeit a Book Club Edition (no price, no points). Hardcover 8vo has bright red paper-covered boards, red cloth-wrapped spine lettered in gilt. Condition is Fine: completely clean, pages white & unmarked, binding tight & square. Corners crisp. The unclipped DJ is Near Fine, with just a hint of rubbing to extremities & slight darkening to top white edge of back cover: virtually flawless & protected in new clear mylar cover to stay that way! Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually own! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Sydney, Australia: Art Gallery of New South Wales, 1981. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/Fair. Accompaniment to an exhibition that traveled around Australia, 1981-1982, featuring the work of noted Australian artist Sali Herman (1898-1993), famed for his art during WWII & his depictions of Sydney's suburbs, inner city & slums. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, this hardcover with beige linen-covered boards is VG: internally completely clean with white pages; some foxing to front matter & endpapers only. Binding tight & square. Unclipped DJ is only Fair, marred by a large semicircular tear beginning at bottom edge near spine & arcing across front illustration. Also some short tears along top edge & moderate -heavy foxing on both covers. Sounds worse than it actually looks. Nicely protected in new clear mylar cover. Our photos show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand. Same day shipping… Read More

Racine, Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing Co., 1943. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. VG+/Very Good. Meixner, Hedwig Jo. One in a series of books published by Whitman during World War II designed to show young girl readers how women could serve their country & fulfill their desire to be patriotic, as well as have a career & maybe find romance, by preparing to join one of the various branches of the Armed Services that were opening up for women. A companion set of books in the same series was aimed at boys. A FIRST EDITION, likely first printing, from 1943, this hardcover 8vo has deep blue cloth over boards stamped with orange lettering to front & spine. In 248 pages + additional page of other Whitman titles in rear, illustrations throughout text & decorative endpapers by Hedwig Jo Meixner. Condition is VG+: very clean & bright, binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Pages heavily tanned, especially around edges, but unmarked save for former owner's name &… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Heritage Club, 1945. Hardcover. VG+/No Jacket. Angelo, Valenti. Generally believed to have been written by Wilde for the actress Sarah Bernhardt, this play was banned in England, though popular in Paris. Originally published in 1891, this 1945 copyrighted edition was translated from the French by Lord Alfred Douglas, with a new introduction by Holbrook Jackson. Decorated & hand-illuminated by Valenti Angelo especially for this Heritage Press edition. Lavishly decorated, creamy textured doubled pages (uncut at top edge) are beautifully colorful, clean, & unmarked. Embossed black cloth over boards; original slipcase is missing. Starting to tear at both front & rear hinges & there is some light black smudging in both places. The "Sandcastle" insert from the Heritage Club is present. ur photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand. Same day shipping on all orders received by… Read More

Caldwell, Idaho: Caxton Printers, Ltd., 1949. First Edition, 3rd Printing 3rd Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good+. Lee, Leslie W.. Described as "an Indian boy Crusoe,'' this mid-20th-century children's story tells the adventures of Pi-yuck, a "salt-water Indian lad" on the West Coast of California, member of a tribe that is "peaceful [with] little of the warlike nature of the Indians of the inland region." The author lived "close to the Indian country'' described herein in southern California, & gathered her information directly from local Indians. Her husband, Leslie, illustrated this book with a soft water color frontispiece & pen-and-ink drawings throughout the 144 pages of text. Much acclaimed by educators at the time, it is now scarce in the trade, especially in this fine a condition. Orig. published in 1941, this is a Third Printing of that FIRST EDITION from 1949. Hardcover 8vo (6" x 9.25") has salmon-colored… Read More

Valley Center, California: GP Marketing, 2002. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. Author reproduces photos taken from his grandfather's albums, presenting a personal history of a young Navy man & amateur photographer who captured local history, military personnel & equipment, & the beauty of these two cities in the early-mid twentieth century. In 147 pages with Index. A First Edition, first printing from 2002, this oblong hardcover has glossy white paper-covered boards with photo illustrations on front cover. It is in Fine condition: completely clean & binding is tight & square; pages white & unmarked. DJ as issued by publisher. Looks, feels, & smells nearly brand new! Our photos depict he Exact book you will receive from us--never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Memphis, Tennessee: Towery Publishing, Inc., 1992. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Tribute to San Diego, "World's Finest City,'' including a section by Charles Ross, "Profiles in Excellence,'' which recognized local corporations, businesses, professional groups & community service organizations. A slice of late-20th-century local history, in 208 pages, lavishly illustrated throughout. A First Edition, First printing from 1992, SIGNED by the AUTHOR with a personalized inscription to ffep. Oversized hardcover has cream-colored linen cloth over boards with black lettering & design to front & spine. Condition is VG-: all flaws external, including heavy foxing to both boards, very mild rubbing to extremities. Interior is completely clean, binding strong & straight, hinges secure, pages white, colors bright. No DJ. Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually… Read More

Chicago/New York/San Francisco: Rand McNally & Company, 1974. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Lougheed, Robert. Standalone novel by the author of the beloved "Misty of Chincoteague" series, this one set in pre-Civil War Wyoming/Nebraska Territory where a teen boy joins the Pony Express to be reunited with his beloved horse, Medicine Hat, whom his hostile father had traded away. In 232 pages + 1 additional page of books consulted, with lovely watercolor endpapers, 2 internal full-color plates (each spanning 2 pages), & numerous pen-and-ink illustrations throughout the text by artist Robert Lougheed. Orig. published in 1972, this is the Second Printing of that First Edition from 1974. With colorfully decorated paper over boards, this hardcover small 4to is in VG condition, with 2 flaws: 1) writing in black marker to front cover directly under the subtitle, 2) spotting to lower outside fore edge. Else, completely clean & bright, binding strong &… Read More

New York/London: D. Appleton-Century Company, 1943. Revised Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Suydam, E. H.. Orig. copyrighted in 1933 & 1939, with lovely watercolor illustrations by E. H. Suydam from 1939, this is 1943 edition, published in accordance with wartime paper restrictions (notice on verso of dedication page). Hardcover has deep green cloth-covered boards with black lettering to front & spine & a paper pastedown cityscape on front cover; front & rear endpapers feature 2 more city views. In 440 pages with Index; Color frontispiece & 36 internal pen-and-ink illustrations by Suydam. It is a lovely copy in VG condition: very clean, binding straight & tight, pages creamy white. Former owner's name in neat pen on back of frontispiece.The price-clipped DJ is downgraded to Good+ due to slight chipping & edgewear, heaviest at head of spine; beautifully protected in new mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock"… Read More

San Francisco, California: Chronicle Books, 1995. First Edition First Printing . Soft cover. Near Fine. Collection of stories--both fictional classics from Jim Thompson, Alfred Hitchcock, Dashiell Hammett, Joe Gores, Mabel Maney, & more, as well as a couple true crime accounts--all set in San Francisco, California. A FIRST EDITION, first printing from 1995, this trade paperback has decorative paper wrappers with French flaps, in 252 pages, with black-and-white photos throughout. Condition is Near Fine: just slight shelfwear & a remainder dot to bottom outside page edges keeps it from being brand new! Otherwise, completely clean, feels never opened! Binding straight & strong, pages white. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York: St. Martin's Press, 2000. First Trade Paperback . Soft cover. As New. Fascinating insider's guide to the dark, notorious, & seamy side of San Francisco, including the birthplace of LSD; the Church of Satan; famous bars; a nuclear missile site; houses occupied by the Manson family, Grateful dead, & Danielle Steele; Elvis museum; underground sex clubs; & hundreds more! Full of photographs & directions. 192 pages. This First Trade Paperback Edition is in Fine condition (our highest grade): as clean & bright & tight as Brand New, just with a tad less crispness! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: D. Appleton-Century Company, 1943. Reprint . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Suydam, E. H.. Orig. copyrighted in 1933 & 1939, with lovely watercolor illustrations by E. H. Suydam from 1939, this is 1943 edition, published in accordance with wartime paper restrictions (notice on verso of dedication page). Hardcover has deep green cloth-covered boards with black lettering to front & spine & a paper pastedown cityscape on front cover; front & rear endpapers feature 2 more city views. In 440 pages with Index; Color frontispiece & 36 internal pen-and-ink illustrations by Suydam. It is a lovely copy in VG condition: very clean, binding straight & tight, pages creamy white. Former owner's name in neat pen on verso of ffep. Rear hinge is starting to crack; underlying webbing is revealed for about the top 2". Slight rubbing, light soil to bottom outside page edges. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of… Read More

Garden City, New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1948. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good+/No Jacket. Yavno, Max. Journalist & long-time resident of San Francisco explores his city from the inside out. In 119 pages with black-and-white photos throughout by Max Yavno. Index. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1948, this hardcover with light blue-green cloth-covered boards with black lettering to front & spine. Condition is VG+: very clean, binding secure & straight, pages modestly tanned, commensurate with age, heavier around edges. Former owner's name inside front cover in pen. Mild rubbing to extremities & bumped corners. No DJ. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" image of books we don't actually have! All orders processed before 2 pm Weekdays (PST) ship that same day; weekends & holidays ship very next business day.