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369. NAYLOR, Gloria. Mama Day. NY: T&F, 1988. Advance review copy of her third book. Fine in fine dust jacket and inscribed by the author.
370. NAYLOR, Gloria. Bailey's Cafe. NY: HBJ (1992). Her fourth novel. Fine in fine dust jacket and inscribed by the author.
371. NELSON, Antonya. The Expendables. Athens: U. of Georgia Press (1990). The author's first book, a collection of stories that won the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction. Fine in fine dust jacket. Raymond Carver blurb.
372. NELSON, Antonya. In the Land of Men. NY: Morrow (1992). Her second book, a collection of stories. Fine in near fine dust jacket. Inscribed by the author to another writer and additionally signed by her. A nice literary association. Jacket blurb by David Foster Wallace.
373. NELSON, Antonya. Family Terrorists. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1994. A novella and seven short stories. Fine in fine dust jacket.
374. NELSON, Antonya. Talking in Bed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1996. Advance reading copy of her fourth book, first novel. Fine in wrappers.
375. NIN, Anaïs. The Winter of Artifice. Paris: Obelisk (1939). First edition of this collection of three novellas, issued in Paris in wrappers-the third and last volume in Henry Miller's Villa Serat series, following Durrell's Black Book and Miller's own Max and the White Phagocytes. With a full page inscription by the author which details the book's history: "For ____:/ This book has a strange/ history. It appeared a/ month before the war -/ 1939. I first saw it in/ St. Tropez at the end of/ the summer. Very few/ copies reached America./ One four letter word/ banned it. I reprinted/ it on my own Press/ with changes, ommissions/ of a part I did not/ think good enough -/ recast in Ladder to Fire./ Anaïs." Spine-cocked, some wear at and near spine crown; pages browning with age; still, a very good copy in self-wrappers, with a nice inscription. In an attractive, custom clamshell box.
376. -. Same title, first Swallow paperback edition (Denver: Swallow, n.d. [1961]). A somewhat different collection, with one of the three novellas having been replaced and the other two both having been revised from the earlier versions. Fine in wrappers and inscribed by the author.
377. NIN, Anaïs. Ladders to Fire. NY: Dutton, 1946. A novel, with woodcuts by Ian Hugo. Very good in very good dust jacket.
378. NIN, Anaïs. On Writing. Yonkers: Alicat Bookshop (1947). Outcast Chapbook No. 11. An essay by Nin in the Alicat Chapbook series. One of 1000 copies. With an essay on her writing by William Burford. Very good in stapled wrappers. A fragile and now uncommon item.
379. NIN, Anaïs. Under a Glass Bell. NY: Dutton, 1948. First Dutton edition. A collection of stories, which includes two of the novellas from Winter of Artifice. Inscribed by the author. A near fine copy, lacking the dust jacket.
380. -. Same title, the second printing of the first paperback edition (n.p.: Dutton, 1959). This collection reprints the contents of the 1948 hardcover, but without the two Winter of Artifice novellas. Ownership signature of "Larry + Jo McMurtry" and dated Houston, 1959. Some surface soiling; else near fine in wrappers.
381. -. Same title, the first Swallow paperback edition (Denver: Swallow, n.d. [1961]). Fine in wrappers and inscribed by the author.
382. NIN, Anaïs. A Spy in the House of Love. NY: British Book Centre (1954). Variant issue of the first American edition. Light blue binding, with title and author only (no publisher imprint). A bit of rubbing to spine extremities; else near fine in plain dust jacket, also with title and author only-no price, imprint or other information. An unusual edition of one of the more well-known works of fiction by an author whose writings redefined the parameters of women's literature. An attractive copy of an uncommon variant.
383. NIN, Anaïs. D.H. Lawrence: An Unprofessional Study. London: Neville Spearman, 1961. First British edition of her first book, originally published in Paris in 1932. Copyright information blacked out on verso of title page, as is common with British books that migrate to the U.S., otherwise fine in slightly rubbed, else fine, price-clipped dust jacket. Inscribed by the author.
384. -. Same title, the first American edition (Denver: Alan Swallow, 1964). Fine in wrappers and inscribed by the author. Includes an introduction by Lawrence scholar Harry T. Moore, which did not appear in any earlier editions.
385. -. Another copy of the American edition. This is the second printing. Inscribed by the author. Also fine in wrappers.
386. NIN, Anaïs. House of Incest. Denver: Swallow (1961). A prose poem by Nin, illustrated with photomontages by Val Telberg. Swallow Paperback edition. Fine in wrappers, and inscribed by the author, who writes: "I always called this a woman's Season in Hell," referring to Rimbaud. A nice inscription.
387. NIN, Anaïs. Cities of the Interior. Denver: Swallow (1961). First edition of this massive volume, which collects five of her novels, this being the issue in white wrappers. Inscribed by the author. Spine-darkened; near fine.
388. NIN, Anaïs. Seduction of the Minotaur. Denver: Swallow (1961). Second printing; inscribed by the author with an interesting comment about Japanese literature ("...if I had known Japanese literature earlier I would have been influenced..."). Spine-darkened; else fine in wrappers.
389. NIN, Anaïs. The Diary of Anaïs Nin, Vols. 1-6. NY: HBW/HBJ, 1966-1976. Together with A Photographic Supplement to the Diary of Anaïs Nin (NY: HBJ/Harvest, 1974). Six volumes of Nin's diaries, covering the years 1931-1966, and including the photographic supplement. With the exception of volume 6, each book is inscribed by the author. Volume 3 and the supplement are advance review copies. An enormously influential series of books which, despite some recent, retrospective questioning of their factuality, nonetheless became a benchmark for women's autobiographical writings just as the feminist movement was coming into being and old definitions of femininity were being called into question. Nin, or at least the persona Nin presented in these somewhat carefully rendered diary excerpts, became a new paradigm for women's sexuality, creativity and independence. An important set of books; we have seen very few signed copies of individual volumes in recent years, let alone a set such as this. Each volume is fine in a fine dust jacket; the supplement is fine in wrappers. For the set:
390. NIN, Anaïs. The Diary of Anaïs Nin. Vol. 6, 1955-1966. NY: HBJ (1976). Uncorrected proof copy. Fine in tall wrappers.
391. NIN, Anaïs. The Novel of the Future. NY: Macmillan (1968). Advance review copy of this "study of the development and technique of the poetic novel," by one of the foremost practitioners of such writing. Nin recapitulates both her own work and also that of such writers as Lawrence, Henry Miller, Lawrence Durrell, and others, providing in effect a natural history of a particular approach to art and writing, and exploring the underpinnings of her own work. Fine in fine dust jacket and inscribed by the author with a comment on the book itself: "This is not a book it's a Talisman, it has the power to make writing flow -- try it..."
392. -. Another copy. Review copy: "Courtesy of Antioch Review" stamped under front flap; near fine in near fine dust jacket.
393. NIN, Anaïs. An Interview with Anaïs Nin. Athens: Duane Schneider, 1970. Of a total edition of 176 copies, this is copy "8", and signed by the author. Additionally, this copy has been inscribed by the author. With the exception of three leatherbound copies which were not for sale, this edition was only issued in wrappers. Faint but large coffee ring stain on rear cover; still a near fine copy of this uncommon title.
394. NIN, Anaïs. Paris Revisited. Santa Barbara: Capra, 1972. A volume in the Capra Chapbook Series, the issue in wrappers. Inscribed by Nin. Fine.
395. NIN, Anaïs. Waste of Timelessness. (Weston): (Magic Circle Press) (1977). A collection of Nin's early stories. Fine in dust jacket that is stained along the bottom inch of the back panel and otherwise fine.
396. NIN, Anaïs. Delta of Venus. NY: HBJ (1977). The first publication of her erotica, originally written for pay for a private collector in the 1940s, and never intended for publication. Fine in dust jacket.
397. -. Same title, uncorrected proof copy. Fine in tall wrappers.
398. NIN, Anaïs. Little Birds. (NY): (HBJ) (1979). The second volume of her erotica to be published. Fine in near fine dust jacket.
399. (NIN, Anaïs). "Pages de Journal" in Synthèses. (Paris): (Synthèses) (1967). Literary magazine with contributions by Nin, Henry Miller, Alfred Perlès, Lawrence Durrell, and others. Inscribed by Nin. Mild edge-sunning; near fine in wrappers.
400. (NIN, Anaïs). KNAPP, Bettina L. Antonin Artaud. Man of Vision. NY: David Lewis, 1969. A biography and critical study, for which Nin provides the preface. There are two or three pen-marked pages. Very good in dust jacket.
401. (NIN, Anaïs). Under the Sign of Pisces. Anaïs Nin and Her Circle. (Columbus): (Ohio State U.) [1970-1974]. A literary journal devoted to Nin. Eleven miscellaneous early issues, including Vol. 1, No. 1, five of which are signed or inscribed by Nin. Each is fine, in stapled wrappers. For all:
402. (NIN, Anaïs). "A Dialogue with Anaïs Nin" in Chicago Review, Vol. 24, No. 2. (Chicago): (U. of Chicago) (1972). An interview, signed by Nin. Shallow spine gouge; near fine in wrappers.
403. (NIN, Anaïs). "Ritual of Possession" in Works, Vol. 4, No. 2. NY: AMS Press, 1973. An autobiographical piece, inscribed by Nin at her contribution. Fine in wrappers.
404. OATES, Joyce Carol. Upon the Sweeping Flood. NY: Vanguard (1966). Her third book, a collection of stories. Very good in very good, price-clipped dust jacket with a bit of creasing and wear at crown of spine.
405. OATES, Joyce Carol. The Hostile Sun. The Poetry of D.H. Lawrence. LA: Black Sparrow, 1973. A short critical work. Of a total hardcover edition of 326 copies, this is one of 300 numbered copies signed by the author. Fine, in acetate dust jacket.
406. -. Same title, the issue in wrappers. Although not called for, this copy has been signed by the author. Fine.
407. OATES, Joyce Carol. The Hungry Ghosts. LA: Black Sparrow, 1974. Although this issue is not explicitly identified on the colophon, this is one of 50 deluxe numbered copies in a special binding, signed by the author. Fine in acetate dust jacket and publisher's slipcase.
408. OATES, Joyce Carol. The Girl. Cambridge: Pomegranate, 1974. Of a total edition of 300, this is one of 50 numbered copies handbound by Arno Werner and signed by Oates and by the illustrator, Karyl Klopp. With a 24-page blank signature bound in at the back to make the spine fit properly. A few of these deluxe copies were damaged after production and rebound in a heavier binding. This copy, bound in red leather and black cloth, is one of those. An extra, unsigned title page/colophon folio is laid in, which varies slightly from the finished colophon. A rare variant of an edition that was small to start with. Fine.
409. OATES, Joyce Carol. Triumph of the Spider Monkey. Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow, 1976. Although not explicitly identified on the colophon, this is one of 50 numbered copies, comprising the deluxe issue of this title, signed by the author. Fine in acetate dust jacket, but without the plain black slipcase.
410. -. Same title, a review copy of the simultaneous issue in wrappers. This copy is inscribed by the author in the year after publication. Fine.
411. OATES, Joyce Carol. Sentimental Education. LA: Sylvester & Orphanos, 1978. Of a total edition of 330 copies, this is one of 300 numbered copies signed by the author. An attractive production, bound in patterned full cloth with a leather spine label. Fine.
412. OATES, Joyce Carol. Queen of the Night. Northridge: Lord John, 1979. Of a total edition of 350 copies, this is one of 300 numbered copies signed by the author. Fine in acetate dust jacket.
413. OATES, Joyce Carol. Them. Franklin Center: Franklin Library, 1979. A limited edition reissue of her National Book Award-winning novel. Signed by the author. Leatherbound with gilt page edges. With a short introduction by Oates written for this edition. Fine.
414. OATES, Joyce Carol. Celestial Timepiece. Dallas: Pressworks (1980). Of a total edition of 376 copies, this is an unnumbered copy signed by the author and the illustrator, Paula George. Fine in acetate dust jacket.
415. OATES, Joyce Carol. Angel of Light. NY: Dutton (1981). Fine in fine dust jacket. With a bookplate signed by the author laid in.
416. OATES, Joyce Carol. Funland. Concord: Ewert, 1983. Of a total edition of 150 copies, this is one of 40 deluxe copies bound in quarter cloth and paste paper over boards. This is copy "A" and is signed by the author and the illustrator, Gillian Tyler. Fine without dust jacket, as issued.
417. OATES, Joyce Carol. Mysteries of Winterthurn. Franklin Center: Franklin Library, 1984. The correct first edition, a limited edition, signed by the author. Leatherbound, all edges gilt, silk ribbon marker bound in. With an introduction by Oates for this edition. Fine.
418. OATES, Joyce Carol. Will You Always Love Me? Huntington Beach: Cahill, 1994. First edition of this short story. A small volume, quarterbound in dark blue leather and marbled paper-covered boards. Of a total edition of 101 copies, this is one of 26 lettered copies signed by the author. Fine without dust jacket, as issued.
419. -. Same title. One of 75 numbered copies, quarterbound in brown leather and marbled paper, and signed by the author. Fine.
420. OATES, Joyce Carol. What I Lived For. (NY): Dutton (1994). Advance reading copy of this massive (600+ pages) novel in glossy pictorial wrappers. A fine copy, signed by the author on a publisher's label mounted to the dedication page.
421. O'BRIEN, Edna. Casualties of Peace. London: Cape (1966). Fifth book by the author of The Country Girls, among others. Bookplate of the Poets House Library front pastedown; spine slightly cocked; near fine in lightly rubbed dust jacket. An attractive copy of an early book by this acclaimed Irish writer.
422. O'BRIEN, Edna. Lantern Slides. NY: FSG (1990). A collection of stories. Fine in fine dust jacket and signed by the author.
423. O'CONNOR, Flannery. The Violent Bear It Away. (London): Longmans (1960). First U.K. edition of her third book, second novel, and the last book published in her lifetime. Near fine in a very good dust jacket rubbed on the spine, abrading a few letters.
424. (O'CONNOR, Flannery). A Memoir of Mary Ann. NY: Farrar Straus Cudahy (1961). Advance review copy with publisher's slip laid in. Introduction by O'Connor, who reportedly ghost-wrote the entire volume, authorship of which is credited to "the Dominican nuns of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home" in Atlanta, Georgia. Foxing to top edge of cloth; else near fine in very good dust jacket that is internally foxed and sunned on the front panel. Review copies of this title are seldom seen.
425. OLSEN, Tillie. Tell Me a Riddle. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1961. The author's first book, a highly praised collection of stories. This is the scarce hardcover issue, reportedly done in an edition of about 300 copies. Warmly inscribed by the author in the year of publication, under the front flap: "For _____ -/ His book by right of his nurturing care and concern -/ In unforgetting indebtedness of love -." Near fine in a spine-sunned, near fine jacket, worn at the base of the spine. A very scarce book, and exceptionally so inscribed.
426. OLSEN, Tillie. Silences. (NY): Delacorte/Lawrence (1978). Uncorrected proof copy. First issue, fine in gold wrappers. An important statement about women writing by one of the most highly praised writers of her generation, whose literary output has been constrained by her need to attend to the other aspects of life that women, far more than men, are expected to take care of, which is one of the themes of the book. Olsen was a graduate of Wallace Stegner's Stanford Writing Program in the same era that such writers as Wendell Berry, Ken Kesey, Robert Stone and Larry McMurtry attended.
427. OTTO, Whitney. How to Make an American Quilt. NY: Villard, 1991. The author's first novel, which was recently made into a well-received movie. Fine in fine dust jacket and signed by the author.