E-list # 121

NY, Simon & Schuster, (1970). Nonfiction about the Clay Shaw-Jim Garrison affair -- a highly publicized and spectacular attempt to prove conspiracy in the assassination of JFK -- by the author of P.S. Your Cat is Dead and co-creator of A Chorus Line, no stranger to extravagant productions. Fine in near fine dust jacket and inscribed by the author: "To ____,/ This one/ is only/ to be read/ when one/ has the flu./ James Kirkwood." One of his more uncommon titles. [#008596] SOLD

NY, Broadway Books, (1999). A trade paperback original. Signed by the author. Fine. [#915246] $35

St. Paul, Graywolf Press, (2003). Inscribed by the author: "For Steve [Krauzer]/ Old friend and collaborator!/ Bill Kittredge." Only published in wrappers. Fine. [#027938] SOLD

(London), Picador, (2005). The hardcover issue. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#916376] $35

NY, St. Martin's, (1979). Seventh novel by the author of The Painted Bird, among others. This book was published just before the "scandal" broke wherein Kosinski was accused of letting his students or paramours ghost-write his own novels. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with one open edge tear down the front flap fold. Signed by the author. [#008601] $20

NY, St. Martin's, (1979). A special issue, number 466 of 500 numbered copies signed by the author. The signature is on the front flyleaf; the limitation is printed on the verso, giving the appearance of a somewhat impromptu limited edition. Fine in a near fine glassine dustwrapper with some chipping. [#010701] $30

NY, Farrar, Straus & Giroux, (1978). Very good in a very good dust jacket and inscribed. [#010703] $20

Santa Barbara, Capra Books, (2003). Inscribed by the author to Peter [Matthiessen], and with an autograph note signed laid in. Small abrasion to cover; near fine in self-wrappers. [#031974] $20

NY, Ballantine Books, (2005). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913199] $35

NY, Walker, (2002). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913198] SOLD

NY, Viking, (1983). Signed by the author. Offsetting from jacket lettering on spine; very near fine in a near fine, lightly rubbed dust jacket with a small patch of lamination lift. [#913605] $50

(London), Faber and Faber, (2002). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913206] $35

NY, Henry Holt, (1996). A somewhat unlikely bestseller, which was one of the most talked-about books of the publishing season. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#021203] SOLD

(London), Picador, (1996). The first British edition, reserved for sale in the U.K. There was also a U.K. export edition, with the Macmillan imprint. The Macmillan imprint likely precedes, while the Picador imprint is the more scarce. A somewhat unlikely bestseller, which was one of the most talked-about books of the publishing season. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913202] SOLD

NY, Riverhead Books, 2004. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913208] $35

New Haven, Penny Poems, 1959. A broadside poem by Langton, published as No. 52 of Penny Poems. This copy is inscribed by Langton: "Merry Christmas & Happy New Year & love/ Dan & Eve." 7" x 10", folded in thirds and hand-addressed on verso as a self-mailer. A bit of foxing to verso, else fine. [#029325] SOLD

Baltimore, CD Publications, 1992. Copy 519 of 750 copies signed by Lansdale and by Mark A. Neslon. Fine in a fine dust jacket and slipcase. [#031252] SOLD

Austin, Mojo, (1996). Signed by Lansdale. Fine in wrappers. [#031255] SOLD

(NY), Warner, (1991). Signed by the author. 1/2 dime-sized loss to top layer of rear cover at top edge; else fine in wrappers. [#031258] SOLD

(Burton), Subterranean Press, 2003. An out of series copy from an edition of 750 copies in wrappers and 26 hardcovers, signed by the author. Additionally inscribed by Lansdale on the half title. Fine in stapled wrappers. [#029499] SOLD

NY, Quality Paperback Book Club, (1994). Signed by the author. Small label removal abrasion on half title, else fine in wrappers. [#031272] $20

Holyoke, Crossroads Press, (1992). An out of series copy of the limited edition, which had a limitation of 500 copies. Signed by the author. Stamp of Stanley Wiater inside the front cover; near fine in stapled wrappers. [#029496] SOLD

(Burton), Subterranean Press, 1998. Copy 386 of 750 copies signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#031260] SOLD

Baltimore, Borderlands, 1991. Copy 233 of 750 copies signed by the author. Bookplate of another author on the front flyleaf. Fine in a fine dust jacket and slipcase. [#030937] SOLD

Arlington Hts, Dark Harvest, 1987. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket but for a small crimp to the crown. [#031278] SOLD

(Milwaukee), Dark Horse Books, (1995). Signed by Lansdale. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#031291] SOLD

Holyoke, Crossroads Press, (1998). Copy 98 of 1000 numbered softcover copies signed by both authors. Fine in wrappers. [#031283] SOLD

Urbana, Avatar, 2004. Inscribed by the author. Slight upper outer corner curl, else fine in wrappers. [#030938] SOLD

Orlando, Harcourt, (2005). Includes Lapcharoensap's story "Farangs." Signed by the author at his contribution. Front cover splayed, else fine in wrappers. [#913216] $35

(NY/London), Granta, (2003). Includes Lapcharoensap's story "Farangs." Signed by the author at his contribution. Fine in wrappers. [#913215] $35

NY, Grove, (2005). A review copy. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket with press release laid in. [#913212] $35

NY, Crown, (2002). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913220] SOLD

(NY), Morrow, (2000). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913222] $35

Baltimore, Cemetery Dance, 1999. One of a total edition of 1500 copies signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#030954] SOLD

NY, Knopf, 1984. Signed by the author. Tiny nick to lower board edge; else fine in a very near fine dust jacket with perhaps a hint of fading to the spine. [#916395] SOLD

Boston/NY, Houghton Mifflin, 2000. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913229] $35

NY, Knopf, 1986. His second book, first novel. Inscribed by Leavitt to another writer and his wife "with warmest regards." Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a tear at the lower rear flap fold. [#023537] SOLD

(London), Review/(Headline), (2002). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#916396] SOLD

London, Granta, (2000). The first British hardcover edition. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913240] $35

(Dallas), Saybrook, (1987). The Texas author's first work of fiction, a well-received collection of stories. Inscribed by the author to Robert Stone in 1989. A fine copy of the simultaneous issue in wrappers. [#027647] SOLD

NY, Norton, (2001). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#916398] $35

Leesburg, TAL Publications, 1992. Copy 11 of 1000 copies signed by the author. This copy is additionally inscribed by Lee, "Hope you don't mind a little sex with your horror." With an autographed postcard signed laid in. Near fine in stapled wrappers. [#030973] SOLD

NY, Windsor/Pinnacle, (1988). Inscribed by the author in 1992. Stamp of recipient inside the front cover. Small "autographed copy" label on the front cover. Near fine in wrappers. [#030967] SOLD

Baltimore, Cemetery Dance, 1999. Of a limited edition of 450 numbered copies, this copy is unnumbered but is signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#030970] SOLD

NY, Diamond, (1992). Inscribed by the author, with well-intentioned profanities. Stamp of recipient inside the front cover. Near fine in wrappers. [#030966] SOLD

NY, Kensington/Zebra, (1993). Inscribed by the author. Stamp of another author inside the front cover. Near fine in wrappers. [#030969] SOLD

(Orlando), (Necro), (1996). Signed by both authors, illustrator Alan Clark, and T. Winter-Damon, who provides the introduction. Additionally inscribed by Lee, with an autograph post-it signed tipped in. Fine in wrappers. [#030975] SOLD

(Orlando), (Necro), (1998). Of 500 copies in wrappers, this is a Publisher's Copy ("PC") and is signed by both authors. Additionally inscribed by Lee. Fine. [#030974] SOLD

(Chapel Hill), Whispers Press, 1978. Inscribed by the author. Bookplate of another author on the front flyleaf. Boards splayed; near fine in a near fine dust jacket. [#030977] SOLD

NY, Norton, (2003). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Laid in is a "Lousy CD" from a reading by Lennon, which is also signed by the author. [#913248] $50

NY, Henry Holt, (2001). A review copy. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket, with promotional material laid in. [#913246] $50

Los Angeles, Zero Press, (1979). From the library of Peter Matthiessen, with a typed letter signed from Lerner to Matthiessen laid in, in which Lerner states his hope that Matthiessen will become a contributor and saying, "In a way we feel that Zero could have the kind of energy for this era that Paris Review [had]." Near fine in wrappers. [#031981] SOLD

Boston/NY, Houghton Mifflin, 1995. A coming of age novel set in the Pacific Northwest with a young Indian as the protagonist. Inscribed by Lesley to another writer in the month after publication: "___ - who knows this country. I hope each page celebrates the hard working West. With my admiration and friendship. Craig." With the recipient's signature as well. Spine lean; near fine in a fine dust jacket. [#027028] SOLD

NY, Duell Sloan Pearce, (1945). A volume in the American Folkways series. This is the "Paul Bunyan" edition, so indicated on a page tipped in prior to the title page, where the copy is signed by the author. Near fine in a very good, price-clipped and spine-faded dust jacket with several small chips including one on the rear flap fold. [#005891] SOLD

Harrison/Encino, Delphinium, (1998). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#916421] SOLD

(Santa Fe), Tooth of Time, 1982. Poetry and drawings; the author's first book. One of 750 copies in wrappers, the entire edition. Inscribed by the author to editor and educator Gene Frumkin in the year of publication. Fine. [#025594] SOLD

(Santa Fe), Tooth of Time, 1982. Poetry and drawings; the author's first book. One of 750 copies in wrappers, the entire edition. Inscribed by the author to Joe [Bruchac]. Fine in wrappers. [#025593] SOLD

NY, Scribner, (1995). His fourth book, a collection of short stories. Inscribed by Long to fellow author Steve Krauzer. Fine in a near fine, spine-sunned dust jacket. [#027809] $20

Athens, University of Georgia Press, (1997). A short story, attractively illustrated by Tom Pohrt, who also illustrated Lopez's Crow and Weasel. Signed by both Lopez and Pohrt on a Tom Pohrt-designed bookplate, laid in. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#015246] SOLD

NY, Scribner's, (1981). A review copy of this collection of stories that take on the aspect of personal essays or philosophical reflection, tinged with a reverence for life that is as much the subject of the writing as any particular character or tale. Signed by the author. Staining to rear blanks, otherwise near fine in a near fine, slightly spine-faded jacket. [#015237] SOLD

(London), Viking, (2002). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913268] $35

(London), Viking, (2005). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913270] $35

Reno, University of Nevada Press, (1996). Fiction, a book of interrelated stories featuring Coyote, Raven, Old Bear and various human characters as well. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#025605] SOLD

(n.p.), Lannan Foundation, 1996. Program for a reading sponsored by the Lannan Foundation on July 14, 1996. A single sheet, folded once to make four pages, approximately 6" x 9". The program contains one poem by each author and is signed by the authors. Near fine. [#025606] SOLD

(Seattle), Mountaineers Books, (2008). Inscribed by the author to Peter Matthiessen, "with shared compassion for the wild places!" Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#031991] SOLD

Ithaca, Cornell University Press, (1969). A personal account by two volunteers who spent many years in Vietnam, learning the culture and the language, and who wrote this book in hope that it would help the Vietnamese voices to be heard in this country. Signed by Sommer, with "Best wishes." Very good in a very good dust jacket. [#031214] SOLD

NY, Henry Holt, (1998). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913640] $35

(NY), Viking, (2005). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913641] SOLD

(NY), Bloomsbury, (2005). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913642] $35

NY, Atheneum, 1974. Advance review copy of the first American edition. Inscribed by the author. Slight edge-sunning; else fine in like jacket. [#001671] SOLD

Surrey, Sceptre, 1970. Subtitled "a funeral-song to America, for her negro dead in Vietnam." A rice-paper broadside, folded into wrappers. Of a total edition of 150 copies, this is number 50 of 50 numbered copies signed by the author on the wrapper. Fine in near fine wrappers, with a few light splatters on the rear cover. [#010363] SOLD

Northridge, Lord John Press, 1979. A limited edition of this collection of short critical pieces by the creator of the Lew Archer detective series, with a foreword by Macdonald. Of a total edition of 350 copies, this is copy 60 of 300 numbered copies signed by the author. Fine without dust jacket, as issued. [#018662] SOLD

London, Jonathan Cape, (2003). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket, with an Orange Prize bookmark laid in, listing Heligoland as a nominee. [#914537] $40

NY, Viking, (1974). Advance review copy of her first novel. Fine in fine dust jacket and inscribed by the author. [#011144] $20

(Madison/Baltimore), Self-Published, (1987, 1991, 1999). Three self-published volumes: the first was published in an edition of 1000, the other two in editions of 500. All three are signed by the author. Mind Warps is additionally inscribed by the author. The first two bear the bookplate of the recipient; else each is near fine or better, without dust jackets, as issued. Laid into the third volume is a form letter, signed by Maclay, saying he makes no apology for self-publishing and requests a nomination for the [Bram] Stoker Award. Night Tales did make the preliminary ballot. [#030989] SOLD

(Chicago), (Adams Press), (1967). Poems, episodes, prayers, maxims and an autobiographical sketch by Mahngotaysee, Chief Strongheart, a Cherokee. Inscribed by the author. Foxing to covers and prelims; else near fine in wrappers. Uncommon self-published volume. [#025608] SOLD

NY, Ticknor & Fields, 1988. A review copy. Signed by the author. Lower corner tapped; else fine in a fine dust jacket, with promotional page laid in. [#916450] $35

NY, Ticknor & Fields, 1991. His second novel, which fictionalizes May 24, 1962 and Scott Carpenter's space flight. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket but for a crease to the front flap. [#913644] $35

NY, Pantheon, (2004). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#916454] $35

Boston, Little Brown, (1991). A comic novel by the author of Dingley Falls and The Delectable Mountains, among others. Signed by the author. Cloth sunned at spine, as is typical with this title; else fine in a fine dust jacket. [#023256] SOLD

Boston, Little Brown, (1989). Signed by the author. Reading creases to spine; near fine in a near fine dust jacket. [#028460] SOLD

London, Chatto & Windus, (1993). The first British edition of this novel about the conflicting myths that underlie Australian history -- the Western and Aboriginal views of the land. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913654] $35

Kihei, Koa Books, (2009). Inscribed by Mander to Peter [Matthiessen] on a business card clipped to the half title. Fine in wrappers. [#031992] $20

(n.p.), Hugh Lauter Levin, (1989). Photographs by Mangelsen and text by Craighead. Inscribed by Mangelsen to Peter [Matthiessen]. Musty; near fine in a fine dust jacket. [#031993] SOLD

(Venice), (Rich Mann), (1983). A self-published book of twelve years of photographs; this copy sent to Pauline Kael at The New Yorker in October 1983 with a typed letter signed from Mann noting it is for her "special consideration." Kael has here added the words, "for what?" Near fine in stapled wrappers and signed by Mann. [#022738] SOLD

London, Jonathan Cape, (1998). Signed by the author. Two small spots to front endpapers, else fine in a fine dust jacket. [#916463] $55

Washington, D.C., Decatur House Press, (1976). Her first book, published in an edition of 1000 copies in wrappers. Markus later won a Houghton Mifflin Fellowship for her novella Uncle. Light rubbing to glossy silver wrappers; else fine. Signed by the author. [#006482] SOLD

Santa Fe, Red Crane Books, (1994). A historical novel about the coming of the white man as seen from the perspective of the Lakota, by a Lakota writer who, in addition to being a free-lance writer, has been heavily involved with tribal activities and was a co-founder of Sinte Gleska University, in Rosebud, South Dakota. Inscribed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket, with glowing blurbs by Jim Northrup and Ron Querry. [#025611] SOLD

NY, Simon & Schuster, (2012). Warmly inscribed by the author to Peter [Matthiessen] and his wife. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. [#032000] SOLD

San Francisco, North Point, 1986. The first book by this author whose genius seems to be in portraying not only the external forces that dissolve bonds between people but the internal forces, the acts of will and love and creativity, that can hold them together. Fine in fine dust jacket and signed by the author. [#006487] $20

London, Hamish Hamilton, (1981). The first edition of her first novel. Fine in a mildly spine-faded, price-clipped dust jacket. Inscribed by the author. [#005913] SOLD

(n.p.), Frankfort Arts Foundation, (1984). A chapbook containing one story by each author. Mason's "Hunktown" first appeared in Atlantic Monthly. Copy 109 of 450 numbered copies signed by both authors. Fine in string-tied self-wrappers. [#915298] SOLD

NY, Knopf, 2002. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#914543] SOLD

London, Michael Joseph, (1999). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#916472] $35

NY, Putnam, (1991). First American edition of the author's first novel. Fine in fine dust jacket and signed by the author. [#011173] $20

NY, Bantam, (1986). The first attempt, it would seem, at making Vietnam war poetry into a mass market item -- the announced first printing for this title being 35,000 copies. Boards slightly bowed; covers slightly mottled; very good in near fine dust jacket creased on the front flap. Inscribed by the author. [#010364] $20

Springfield, Gauntlet, 2000-2002. Four chapbooks by Matheson. Signed by Matheson in Purge Among Peanuts. But for some staple rust and a small label removal abrasion on the back cover of 14 Steps, each is fine in stapled wrappers. [#031000] SOLD

NY, TOR/Doherty, (2002). Inscribed by the author in the month before publication. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#031002] SOLD

(Colorado Springs), Gauntlet, 2006. Copy 68 of 500 numbered copies. Signed by the author. Bookplate of another author on the front flyleaf. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#031007] SOLD

(Colorado Springs), Gauntlet, 2005. "Special Richard Matheson Book Launch/Tribute Edition." Signed by the author. Bookplate of another author inside the front cover. Very near fine in wrappers. [#031025] SOLD