Catalog 92, W-Z
474. WAKEFIELD, Dan. Returning. A Spiritual Journey. NY: Doubleday, 1988. Nonfiction, an account of the author's spiritual awakening and the beginning of a new phase in his writing career in which he has used writing as a vehicle for spiritual exploration and self-discovery, not only for himself but in seminars and workshops for "lay" people. This is the uncorrected proof copy. Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in 1989. Near fine in spine-faded wrappers.
475. WAKEFIELD, Dan. New York in the 50s. Boston/NY: Houghton Mifflin/Seymour Lawrence, 1992. Advance reading copy of this highly acclaimed memoir of the New York literary scene in the 1950s, which has been called an "American Bloomsbury." Inscribed by the author to his publisher, Seymour Lawrence, in part: "To Sam Lawrence,/ who had the idea/ for me to do this -- and/ backed it up!" Small chip and shallow slice to front cover; still about near fine in wrappers.
476. WAKOSKI, Diane. Inside the Blood Factory. Garden City: Doubleday, 1968. A review copy of the hardcover issue. Signed by the author. Fine in a near fine dust jacket, with review slip laid in.
-. Same title, the simultaneous issue in wrappers. Near fine, and signed by the author.
477. WAKOSKI, Diane. Thanking My Mother for Piano Lessons. Mount Horeb: Perishable Press, 1969. One of 250 copies of this handsome production on hand-made paper made specifically for this edition. Although not called for, this copy is signed by the author. Fine in self-wraps.
478. WAKOSKI, Diane. The Motorcycle Betrayal Poems. NY: Simon & Schuster (1972). Review copy of the Touchstone Paperback edition of her most well-known collection. Signed by the author. Trace rubbing; fine in wrappers.
479. WAKOSKI, Diane. Trilogy. Garden City: Doubleday, 1974. A review copy of this book collecting her first three books, Coins and Coffins, Discrepancies and Apparitions and The George Washington Poems, which had been out of print for years. Signed by the author. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.
480. WAKOSKI, Diane. Black Dream Ditty for Billy "the Kid"... (n.p.): (Black Sparrow) (n.d.). One of 426 copies, this one inscribed by the author, in part: "Art gives all of us enough fantasy life to prevent crime." Fine in stapled wrappers.
481. WAKOSKI, Diane. The Fable of the Lion and the Scorpion. (Milwaukee): (Pentagram Press) (1975). One of 900 copies of the trade edition, this copy signed by the author. Fine in stapled wrappers.
482. (WAKOSKI, Diane). "The Magi" in The Wise Men Drawn to Kneel in Wonder at the Fact of So Little. Los Angeles: Black Sparrow Press, 1971. A Christmas Greeting with poems by Wakoski, Robert Kelly and David Bromige. This copy is signed by Wakoski. Slight crown bump; fine in saddle-stitched wrappers.
483. WALLACE, David Foster. The Girl With Curious Hair. NY: Norton (1989). A review copy of the second book by the author of the highly acclaimed Infinite Jest, this being a collection of stories. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
484. WALLACE, David Foster and COSTELLO, Mark. Signifying Rappers. NY: Ecco Press (1990). An uncommon book of nonfiction about rap music. Only issued in wrappers. Fine.
485. WELSH, Irvine. Trainspotting. London: Secker & Warburg (1993). The uncorrected proof copy of the author's first novel, highly acclaimed upon publication and later the basis for the phenomenally successful movie that has become a cultural milestone of the 1990s. This copy has a small stain on the rear cover, bleeding slightly onto the top page edges; therefore near fine in wrappers. The first edition of this book is very scarce--preceding the movie and its associated cultural uproar by a couple of years; the proof, needless to say is many times scarcer. Signed by the author.
486. WELTY, Eudora. The Collected Stories of Eudora Welty. NY: HBJ (1980). The limited edition issued by the trade publisher (there was also a Franklin Library edition which preceded). A landmark volume, the definitive collection of her short stories, and a nominee for the National Book Award. One of 500 numbered copies signed by the author. Clothbound; fine in a near fine, bumped slipcase.
487. WIDEMAN, John Edgar. Philadelphia Fire. NY: Henry Holt (1990). A powerful, award-winning novel derived in part from the Philadelphia MOVE bombing. Fine in a fine dust jacket and inscribed by the author. Wideman's book, Fatheralong, was nominated for the National Book Award, and he has won the PEN/Faulkner award twice.
488. WILDER, Thornton. Theophilus North. NY: Harper & Row (1973). A review copy of this novel by the author of The Bridge of San Luis Rey and Our Town, among others. Signed by the author. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a couple of edge tears at the spine base.
489. (WILLIAMS, Miller). The Achievement of John Ciardi. (Glenview): Scott, Foresman (1969). A critical assessment of 25 years in Ciardi's career in poetry, by Williams, who has inscribed this copy. Only issued in wrappers; very good.
490. WILLIAMS, William Carlos. Paterson. (NY): New Directions (1946-1958). Williams' landmark epic poem, a Connolly 100 title, universally considered a masterpiece and one of the most important accomplishments in American poetry. Published in five volumes over 12 years. Books one through four were limited to 1000 copies. Books One and Two are near fine in very good dust jackets; Book Three has some tape residue on the front flyleaf and front flap, and is otherwise fine in a fine but oddly price-clipped dust jacket; Book Four is a bit surface-soiled, thus very good in a near fine dust jacket; and Book Five is near fine in a near fine dust jacket. An attractive set.
491. WINTERSON, Jeanette. Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit. NY: Atlantic 4onthly Press (1987). The first American edition of author's highly praised first novel, winner of the Whitbread Prize. Only issued in wrappers. This is the first issue, which states "First Edition" and "First printing," does not have a number line, and has a price of $6.95. A later edition appeared to be a first, but added a number line (ending in "1") and had a $10.95 price. Fine, and signed by the author.
492. -. Another copy, unsigned. Fine.
493. WINTERSON, Jeanette. The Psychometry of Books. NY: Knopf, 1996. A prepublication excerpt from Art Objects, preceding the American edition. This particular essay concerns her own passion for book collecting: "That is the way with books. You regret only the ones you did not buy." One of 2000 copies, signed by the author on a label mounted to the title page. Fine in stapled wrappers and string-tied cardstock chemise.
494. (WINTERSON, Jeanette). Passion Fruit. London: Pandora (1986). A collection of "romantic fiction," edited by Winterson. With contributions by Angela Carter, Bobbie Ann Mason, Laurie Colwin, Sara Maitland, Marge Piercy, Fay Weldon, and others. Only issued in wrappers. A tiny dot of a sticker removal abrasion front cover; still fine.
495. WOLFF, Tobias. This Boy's Life. NY: Atlantic Monthly (1989). The first book of memoirs by this acclaimed and award-winning fiction writer. Made into a well-received movie. Fine in a fine dust jacket with a tiny gutter nick front panel. Signed by the author.
496. WOLFF, Tobias. In Pharoah's Army. NY: Knopf, 1994. Uncorrected proof copy of the second volume in the author's memoirs, following up his highly successful account, This Boy's Life. This volume focuses on the author's experience in Vietnam. Fine in wrappers.
497. YATES, Richard. Revolutionary Road. Boston: Little Brown (1961). The author's highly praised first book, which was nominated for the National Book Award. Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in 1964. A very near fine copy in two dust jackets: one being that of the trade edition, which is near fine, and the second being the advance promotional dust jacket, which is fine.
498. YATES, Richard. Eleven Kinds of Loneliness. Boston: Little Brown (1962). His second book, generally considered his scarcest, a highly regarded collection of short stories. Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in the year of publication. Near fine in a near fine, spine-tanned dust jacket with light wear at the crown.
499. YATES, Richard. A Special Providence. NY: Knopf, 1969. An advance review copy of the third book, second novel, by the author of Revolutionary Road. Very scarce: copies of Yates's third and fourth books seem to turn up as infrequently as his earlier books. Yates was a highly praised and widely admired writer, and was also influential as a teacher, at the Iowa Writers Workshop and later in New Hampshire, on a generation of younger writers. This copy is inscribed by the author in 1975. Fine in a fine dust jacket with a crease on the front flap.
500. YATES, Richard. Disturbing the Peace. (NY): Delacorte/Lawrence (1975). Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in the month of publication: "For Sam/ who bailed me out./ With old affection, gratitude,/ and best wishes always./ Dick." Lawrence had published Yates's first two books before Yates moved to Knopf for this third. He returned to Lawrence (at this point with Delacorte) with this, his fourth book, and stayed with him for the rest of his career. Fine in a spine-faded dust jacket chipped at the crown; about very good. An excellent association copy. Books signed by Yates are relatively uncommon, and good association copies seldom show up on the market.
501. YATES, Richard. The Easter Parade. (NY): Delacorte/Lawrence (1976). Apparently the Book of the Month Club edition of this title (unpriced dust jacket). Inscribed by the author to his publisher, Seymour Lawrence: "For Sam Lawrence/ - who bought my first story/ and who may, if I'm lucky,/ buy my last./ -- with at least 24 years'/ worth of gratitude and/ affection --/ All best,/ Dick./ 9/3/76." Near fine in a very good, spine-faded dust jacket foxed on verso.
502. YATES, Richard. A Good School. (NY): Delacorte/Lawrence (1978). Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in the month of publication: "For Sam/ whose imprint continues/ to be a source of pride,/ with many thanks and/ with high if nervous hopes/ for this skinny little book./ All best,/ Dick." Fine in a very good, spine-faded dust jacket.
503. YATES, Richard. Liars in Love. (NY): Delacorte/Lawrence (1981). A collection of stories, only the author's second--his first since Eleven Kinds of Loneliness. Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in the month prior to publication: "For Sam Lawrence,/ with gratitude going back/ to 1953, and with best/ wishes always --/ Dick Yates/ Sept. 29, 1981." Fine in a very good, spine-faded dust jacket.
504. YATES, Richard. Young Hearts Crying. NY: Delacorte/Lawrence (1984). Inscribed by the author to Seymour Lawrence in the month of publication. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.