E-list # 136

(New Castle), Oak Knoll Press, 2007. A new publication identifying all of the books that were the sources for the Film Noir of the 1940s, with descriptions of the books and of the films that were made from them, along with illustrations of all the books. Film director Paul Schrader contributes an introduction based on his seminal essay on Film Noir from 1971. Signed by Johnson. Fine in a fine dust jacket. A handsome production and a landmark volume that is a significant contribution to the literature of the genre. [#026941] SOLD

Amherst, U. of Massachusetts Press, 1970. The softcover issue of this collection of poems, inscribed by the author to another poet in 1976. Fine in wrappers. [#011904] $45

Port Townsend, Copper Canyon Press, 1984. A collection of "Poems for Woman." Inscribed by Kizer to Pauline Kael in January, 1986: "For Pauline, a thin response to her fine fat new book! Love, Carolyn." Kael's Taking It All In had been published in 1984. This is the simultaneous issue in wrappers of Kizer's book; fine. [#022730] SOLD

NY, Atheneum, 1986. His second novel, a medical mystery. Inscribed by the author in the year of publication: "To Les Carter with best wishes, Jonathan Kellerman. P.S. I love everything you've ever done. Let's take lunch." Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913130] SOLD

NY, Atheneum, 1987. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913131] SOLD

Marvin, Blue Cloud Quarterly, 1982. A collection of poems. With a cover illustration by Rokwaho. Inscribed by the author to Joe and Carol [Bruchac]. Fine in stapled wrappers. [#025576] SOLD

(n.p.), BookVenture, 2003. The complete text and lyrics for a series of skits, using Kesey's words, that were used for a touring show that promoted Spit in the Ocean #7, the All About Kesey issue, and Kesey's Jail Journal. One of about 50 copies printed. Signed by Babbs. Fine in stapled wrappers. [#028784] SOLD

Baltimore, Cemetery Dance, 2000. One of 1000 copies signed by the author. This copy is additionally inscribed by the author using his real name, Dallas. Bookplate of another author on the front flyleaf. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#030632] SOLD

(Burton), Subterranean Press, 2001. Original stories by Ketchum, John Shirley and David B. Silva. This copy is inscribed by Ketchum using his real name, Dallas. Bookplate of another author on the front flyleaf. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#030637] SOLD

(Woodstock), Overlook Connection Press, 1999. Copy #2 of 100 numbered copies of the slipcased "Sterling Edition." Signed by Ketchum, Douglas E. Winter and Neal McPheeters. Bookplate of another author on the front flyleaf. Fine in a fine dust jacket and dusty, near fine slipcase. [#030638] SOLD

(London), Headline Feature, (1995). Inscribed by the author using his real name, Dallas. Together with a Japanese edition, which is also inscribed by Ketchum as Dallas. Both paperbacks have the stamps of the recipient, another author. Each is fine in wrappers. The Japanese edition has a wraparound band. [#030646] SOLD

(n.p.), Obsidian Books, 1998. Copy #334 of 500 copies signed by the author and by Alan M. Clark and Richard Layman. Additionally inscribed by Ketchum using his real name, Dallas. Bookplate of another author on the front flyleaf. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#030629] SOLD

(Springfield), Gauntlet, (2000). Of 500 copies, this is a Publisher's Copy ("PC"). Signed by the author and by Richard A. Kirk, Douglas E. Winter, and Peter Straub. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#030649] SOLD

Columbia/San Francisco, Underwood-Miller, 1986. Copy number 62 of 500 copies, signed by 15 contributors (not King) on a colophon page that still gives the original title, Under Cover of Darkness. With an erratum sheet laid in acknowledging the discrepancy. Bookplate of another author on the front flyleaf. Fine in a fine dust jacket and near fine slipcase. With a typed letter signed by the publisher laid in stating the recipient will be acknowledged in the next edition. [#030340] SOLD

(NY), Scribner, (1999). A novel in which a lost girl channels the strengths (at the time) of Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Tom Gordon for comfort. Signed by King. With the bookplate of horror writer Stanley Wiater on the front pastedown; fine in a fine dust jacket. One of King's scarcest trade editions to find signed, presumably because of the difficult logistics of handling a Stephen King book signing in recent years, due to his extreme popularity. This copy was a gift to attendees at the dinner celebrating King's 25th anniversary as a published writer, which Wiater attended with his wife. A limited edition of this title was published several years later, and a pop-up edition of it was done as well. Signed copies of the trade first edition are exceedingly scarce. [#029993] SOLD

NY, Knopf, 1990. Poetry, inscribed by Kinnell to the poet Ai "with love" in 1992. This is the simultaneous issue in wrappers; fine. [#012872] SOLD

London, Hamish Hamilton, (2000). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#916375] $80

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

NY, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, (1992). The author's well-received first novel. Inscribed by Kurzweil to Robert Stone, "with thanks and much respect." Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#027643] SOLD

NY, Pantheon Books, (1993). A journal of her son's first year. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Operating Instructions was selected for the Modern Library's list of the 100 best nonfiction books of the century. [#913607] SOLD

NY, Pantheon Books, (1999). One of an unspecified number of copies signed by the author on a tipped-in leaf. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913610] SOLD

NY, Putnam, (2002). The first American edition. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913207] SOLD

Holyoke, Crossroads Press, (1992). A story by Lansdale, published as a limited edition with an introduction by the author and nine illustrations for it by nine different artists. This is a super-limited edition: supposedly issued in an edition of 500 numbered copies that were signed by the author alone, this is copy "A-23/23" and is not only signed by Lansdale but also signed by the eight artists: S. Clay Wilson, Elman Brown, A.C. Farley, Mark Masztal, Mark Nelson, Timothy Truman, and Michael Zulli. Stamp of another author inside the front cover; fine in stapled wrappers. An extremely rare edition of one of Lansdale's early stories, with the title character imaged by a group of well-respected fantasy artists, and signed by all. [#031423] SOLD

NY, DC Comics, 1995. The complete five part series of his second entry in the "Jonah Hex" series. Each issued is signed by Lansdale in gold ink on the front cover and is fine in stapled wrappers. [#031426] SOLD

NY, DC Comics, August - December, 1993. The complete five part series of this novel in comic book form, each part published once a month from August to December 1993; they were issued in one volume as a book in 1994. These represent Lansdale's first contribution to the series about Hex, a bounty hunter in the Old West; the series began in 1972; in 2010 the character was the basis for a Hollywood movie, Jonah Hex, with Josh Brolin, Megan Fox and John Malkovich, which was nominated for a Razzie, won "Worst Movie" of the year from the Houston Film Critics Society, and was nominated for the Alliance of Women Film Journalists' Hall of Shame Award. Each issue of Lansdale's novel is signed by Lansdale in gold ink on the front cover and is fine in stapled wrappers. An uncommon edition of Lansdale's first over-the-top entry in this science fiction/Western series, and scarce signed. [#031424] 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

Burton, Subterranean, 1997. A non-science fiction Western. Copy 346 of 500 copies signed by the author as both Lansdale and Slater and signed by Mark A Nelson who provided the dust jacket art. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#031427] SOLD

(NY), (One Story), (2004). Issue 46 of One Story, consisting, not surprisingly, of this one story by an author listed as one of Granta's best young American novelists, although his only book, Sightseeing, published in 2005, is a short story collection. This is his first solo appearance in print, a story that was later included in his first collection. Fine in stapled wrappers and signed by the author. [#026780] SOLD

Newark, VT/Portland, OR, Janus Press/Charles Seluzicki Fine Books, (1986). A limited edition printing the text of Le Carre's G. Harry Pouder Memorial Lecture delivered at Johns Hopkins University. One of 250 copies signed by the author. Fine in marbled wrappers. [#911657] SOLD

(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

Baltimore, Cemetery Dance, 1999. Of a limited edition of 450 numbered copies, this is a Publisher's Copy ("PC") and is signed by the author. Additionally, inscribed by Lee and with an autographed note signed laid in, in part "no sex or violence, believe it or not!" The note has some edge wear; the book has the bookplate of another author on the front flyleaf and is fine in a fine dust jacket. [#030971] 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

NY, Atlantic Monthly Press, (2000). The limited edition of his well-received first book, which was a Main Selection of the Book of the Month Club -- unusual for a first novel. Letter "F" of 26 lettered copies signed by the author. Quarterbound in leather; fine in a fine clamshell case. [#914206] SOLD

Highlands, Jonathan Williams, 1958. The "Author's Edition" of this early collection of poetry, her fourth book, printed as Jargon 19. One of 50 copies, of a total edition of 500. While the remains of this edition were later, in 1964, signed by Levertov on the front flap of the dust jacket and sold as a signed limited edition, this copy is without jacket, probably as issued in 1958, and is instead inscribed by Levertov: "Love to Don from Denise" on the first blank -- an actual "author's copy," as the colophon states. Fine in plain white wrappers. A Levertov, and Jargon, rarity. [#023539] $300

(London), Review, (2004). The hardcover issue. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913250] SOLD

Brooklyn, Melville House, (2010). The second novel by the author of the recent Taipei, published in softcover only, signed by Lin with a cross-shaped bug doodle, his bug doodle signature motif being not uncommon. Laid in is the publisher's "Rumpus" interview with Lin, asking about his writing process, his inspiration, his synopsis, and the book's autobiographical elements; the verso has tour dates and blurbs about earlier books. The interview is folded in half, and is inscribed by Lin and signed "tao." Also together with, for no concrete reason, a Snapfish postcard printout of Lin's 2008 image "Panda Crying for No Concrete Reason." A nice collection of materials by a writer who has been called "a Kafka for the iPhone generation." [#029935] 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

(Red Wing), (Red Dragonfly Press), (2007). A chapbook documenting a week of despair during which Lopez visited Auschwitz after the launch of the French edition of his book Resistance. First published in the French paper Liberation as "Une phrase de Primo Levi." One of 350 numbered copies, the first 90 of which were signed by Lopez and the artist, Carol Inderieden. This is Copy 40. Fine in saddle-stitched wrappers. [#029330] SOLD

Albuquerque, West End Press, (1992). Probably his most well-known collection of poems. Introduction by Jimmy Santiago Baca. Inscribed by the author to Joe [Bruchac] in the month of publication. Fine in wrappers with promotional flyer laid in. [#025601] SOLD

(St. Louis), Time Being Books, (1994). A collection of poems and prose poems, this being the simultaneous issue in wrappers. Inscribed by the author: "For John Crawford,/ the editor of these/ poems./ Best wishes,/ Adrian C. Louis/ 6-12-94." Fine. Uncommon. [#025602] SOLD

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

NY, Farrar Straus Giroux, (1971). One of an unspecified number of copies signed by the author on a tipped-in leaf. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#912646] SOLD

(Sydney), (Thinking Fisherman Publications), (1993). The first separate publication of this poem by the Australian writer, originally included in his first book in 1970. Number 1 in the Paperback Poets series. Illustrated by and signed by noted Australian artist Noel McKenna. Fine in stapled wrappers and dustwrapper. [#913652] SOLD

San Francisco, Arion Press, 1992. A limited edition of the title essay from The Cabin. One of 500 copies. This copy is warmly inscribed by Mamet in 1996 "with all appreciation for your granting me a most lovely weekend at Dartmouth." Fine in self-wrappers. [#021641] SOLD

Woodstock, Overlook Press, (1999). Poetry by the playwright and filmmaker. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#024759] $95

(Omaha), (Images of Nature), (2007). The limited edition of Mangelsen's extraordinary book of 115 panoramic images, chosen from a library of 20,000 images spanning 20 years. With an introduction by Jane Goodall. Copy 63 of 500 clothbound copies, signed by Mangelsen, with a signed and numbered giclee print, also number 63 of 500, of two lions in Tanzania, laid in. Additionally, this copy is inscribed by Mangelsen to the author Peter [Matthiessen]: "To Peter -- With fond memories of an evening with you and talking over a glass of wine at my cabin in Moore in 2000/2001, a much too brief encounter. Hope our paths cross again soon -- With love, Tom Mangelsen/ 2013 Oct 21." Horizontally bound folio, 19" x 11". Fine in blindstamped cloth with a photo laid onto the front cover, without dust jacket as issued, in a fine clamshell case, with publisher's original shipping box. Mangelsen was named the 2011 Conservation Photographer of the Year by Nature's Best Photography; his photograph Polar Dance, of two "dancing" polar bears, was selected by the International League of Conservation Photographers as one of the 40 Most Important Nature Photographs of All Time. A beautiful book, a stunning production, and an outstanding association copy. While copies of the trade edition, and the 2010 reprint, can be found online, we could locate no copies of the limited edition for sale or having been sold at auction. [#031717] SOLD

(Omaha), (Images of Nature), (2012). Fourth printing of Mangelsen's extraordinary book of 115 panoramic images, chosen from a library of 20,000 images spanning 20 years. With an introduction by Jane Goodall. Inscribed by the author to Peter [Matthiessen] and his wife, "who know the natural world better than anyone. Thank you for all you have done for the earth and humanity, for writing, art and my favorite birds, the cranes!" Horizontally bound folio. Fine in a fine dust jacket, with a Benjamin Franklin Award label for Best Coffee Table Book (2008). In a fine, printed carrying bag. [#031996] SOLD

(Omaha), (Images of Nature), (1999). Photographs by Mangelsen, with text by Bruemmer. Inscribed by Mangelsen to Peter [Matthiessen] and his wife in 2013. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#031994] SOLD

NY, Talese/Doubleday, (2003). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913661] $80

(Colorado Springs), Gauntlet, (2006). Of an edition of 500 copies, this is a Publisher's Copy ("PC"), signed by Matheson and by Mark Dawidziak, who provides an introduction. Bookplate of another author on the front flyleaf. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#031003] SOLD

NY, TOR/Doherty, (2002). Horror stories by Matheson, including the classic title story, filmed for The Twilight Zone, both the television series and the movie. The book is dedicated to and introduced by Stephen King. Inscribed by Matheson. Matheson, who died in 2013, was a Grand Master of Horror and winner of a Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement, as well as Edgar, Hugo, Spur and Writer's Guild awards. His writing for The Twilight Zone -- he was one of the regular writers for the series after Rod Serling -- helped that television show become the standard for quality for a generation and a model for later shows. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#031445] SOLD

(Colorado Springs), Gauntlet, (2005). Three scripts by Matheson. An anomaly: "This signed lettered edition is limited to 52 copies. This is letter 58." Signed by Matheson and by Denis Etchison, who provides an introduction. Bookplate of another author on the front flyleaf. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#031004] SOLD

(London), Faber and Faber, (2003). The hardcover issue. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#916478] $45

NY, Doubleday, (1995). The author's first novel. With a long inscription from McCown to Peter Matthiessen, who provided a jacket blurb for the book. "For Peter Matthiessen, a kind spirit and a valued friend -- Here's one hope: we'll sit together in a back yard, in chilly sunshine, and smile about the good places we've been. Maybe have a beer, as well. Pet a cat, listen to noisy school-kids playing in a nearby block. You're always welcome at our house." McCown's address written on rear flap. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#032500] SOLD

NY, Grove Press, (2002). His first book. Signed by the 17 year-old author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#915320] SOLD

London, Secker & Warburg, (1990). The first British edition. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#911726] SOLD

NY, Random House, (1982). The hardcover edition of this novel of the contemporary West. Unlike McGuane's earlier books, this title was published simultaneously in a hardcover edition and a trade paperback. The paperback seems to have had a considerably larger printing and gotten much wider distribution. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#911712] SOLD

NY, Farrar Straus Giroux, (1978). Fine in a fine dust jacket. Signed by the author. [#911707] SOLD

London, Secker & Warburg, (1987). The first British edition of this collection of stories. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#911720] SOLD

(NY), HarperCollins, (2007). Inscribed by McMahon to fellow author Steve [Krauzer], "who paved the way for guys like me." Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#027810] $30

NY, Farrar Straus Giroux, (2003). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#916510] $55

(NY), HarperCollins, (1991). An award-winning first novel -- "the American West from a woman's point of view" -- by a critically acclaimed Missoula, Montana author. Inscribed by the author: "For Steve [Krauzer] and Dorrit - Friends through the years - love - Dee." Fine in a fine dust jacket. A nice association copy. [#027963] SOLD

NY, Farrar, Straus & Giroux, (1979). A collection of essays and articles from The New Yorker, one of which -- a profile of an anonymous, but purportedly excellent, restaurateur -- created controversy when the subject of the article, Alan Lieb aka "Otto," speculated that a prominent New York restaurant used frozen fish for one of its plates. Heated denials and threats of libel suits followed, and McPhee issued a retraction in a later issue -- the first time such a thing had happened in the New Yorker's history. In the book, the offending passage is footnoted, along with the succinct disclaimer -- "Otto guessed wrong." Inscribed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#024933] SOLD

NY, Farrar Straus Giroux, (1975). Second printing of this collection of short pieces. Inscribed by the author at Christmas, 1983, on behalf of a friend and "running mate" of McPhee's. Fine in a fine dust jacket and, because of its perfectbound construction, uncommon in this condition. [#026323] SOLD

NY, Simon & Schuster, (1998). The first book in over 20 years, a memoir, by the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Elbow Room. Inscribed by the author "with great love" and signed "Jim McPherson." Trace of a bump to the crown; still fine in a fine dust jacket. [#022060] SOLD

NY, Farrar Straus Giroux, (2011). Inscribed by the author to Peter Matthiessen, "one of the best teachers I've ever had. With respect and in complicity." Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#032108] $30

(Toronto), McClelland & Stewart, (1996). Her third book, first novel, this being the true first edition, only issued in wrappers in Canada. Winner of the Trillium Book Award, the Chapters/Books in Canada First Novel Award, the Orange Prize for Fiction, the City of Toronto Book Award, the Guardian Fiction Award, the Lannan Literary Award for Fiction, the Jewish Quarterly Prize for Fiction, and a number of other awards. Signed by the author, in Boston in 1997, "with best wishes." Fine in wrappers, with a Trillium Book Awards bookmark laid in. [#915361] SOLD

(Toronto), McClelland & Stewart, (1991). Poetry. Signed by the author. Fine in wrappers. [#915359] $50

(London), Sceptre/(Hodder & Stoughton), (1998). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#916539] $55

(London), Turret Books, (1971). The limited issue of the fourth edition, first British edition. One of 100 numbered copies signed by Miller and Alfred Perles, who provides an epilogue. Fine in a fine dust jacket, with announcement of publication laid in. [#017152] SOLD

NY, Knopf, 2003. Three novellas. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#915393] $50

NY, Crown, (1998). A collection of stories. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#014574] SOLD

NY, Dutton, (1986). Her first book, a well-received novel that was quickly reprinted. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913332] $50

NY, Simon & Schuster, (1974). Her first book, a novel. Warmly inscribed by the author in 1976: "For ____/ a dream in which one/ knows one is dreaming but/ still can't wake up -/ You've been here too?/ Grace/ (A. G. Mojtabai)." Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#006518] SOLD

Allston, Primal Publishing, (1997). A small booklet collecting stories by four writers: Moody, Eileen Myles, Michael McInnis and Laurie Weeks, plus one photographer, Suara Welitoff. Moody's contribution, "Wilkie Ridgeway Fahnstock, the Boxed Set," was later collected in Demonology. An uncommon item by a group of interesting artists. This copy is signed by Moody. 4" x 5-1/4." Fine in wrappers. [#911766] SOLD

(Brooklyn), (McSweeney's), (1999). Signed by Moody at his contribution. Fine in wrappers. [#911771] $80

(n.p.), Little Brown, (n.d.). An advance excerpt of the American edition. Prints only the title story. Signed by the author. Fine in stapled wrappers. [#911761] $80

NY, Grove Press, (2001). The author's second collection of poems. Warmly inscribed by the author to writer Charles Newman ("her favorite dinner date") in the year of publication. Fine in wrappers. [#019701] $40

Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 1982. Her first novel. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#915411] $60

(Gainesville), (University Press of Florida), (2004). Inscribed by the author to Peter [Matthiessen]: "A friend of Florida." Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#032120] SOLD

London, Chatto & Windus, (1992). The first British edition of this novel, which immediately preceded her being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1993. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket with perhaps a hint of fading to the spine lettering. [#912662] SOLD

NY, Knopf, 1992. The first trade edition of this novel, which immediately preceded her being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1993. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#912660] SOLD

NY, Harper & Row, (1985). A memoir and reflection on writing. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#015964] SOLD

NY, Harper & Row, (1986). Morris' own "working copy," with his ownership signature and notes. Pages detached; pages 249 and forward absent: Morris apparently disassembled the book in order to re-order the stories and create a new selection, titled, or subtitled, by hand, "Origins and Obsessions." His marks to the contents page and with two index cards of notes (written on both sides) laid in. The existent parts, including jacket, are in fine shape. A unique copy, from the author's own library, one Morris likely used to prepare for the 1988 Godine reprint edition of this title. [#008641] SOLD

(NY), (Viking), (2006). Two volumes: signed copies of both the advance reading copy and the first printing of the first edition. The first edition is signed by Mortenson; the advance reading copy is signed by both Mortenson and David Relin. Textual differences exist between the advance copy and the first edition. An inspirational, then infamous, account of Mortenson's quest to build schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan in response to kindnesses bestowed on him by locals while he was lost in Pakistan after an unsuccessful ascent of K2, a quest that led to his founding the Central Asia Institute and to an ongoing effort that has resulted in the building of hundreds of schools. The hardcover edition sold only 20,000 copies; the paperback sold over four million copies in more than 40 countries and stayed on The New York Times bestseller list for more than four years, until, in 2011, author Jon Krakauer revealed on 60 Minutes that Mortenson and Relin had taken liberties with the narrative and, in Mortenson's case, liberties with his financial relationship to the Central Asia Institute. The first edition is signed by Mortenson, who has added the word "Peace!" The advance reading copy is signed by Mortenson and by Relin, who at one point claimed sole authorship of the book, saying it was published with Mortenson as co-author over his objections. Relin committed suicide the year after the controversy broke. The advance reading copy has a mild corner tap and slight cover splaying and is very near fine. The first edition is fine in a fine dust jacket, with a ticket and a program for a Mortenson reading (of the sequel, Stones Into Schools) laid in. Each book has a custom clamshell case. A bestselling story of a Nobel Peace Prize-nominated attempt to achieve peace through education, flawed only by its being more inspirational than true. Note: proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Room To Read, an unassociated organization of similar vision. [#032663] SOLD

(London), Duck Editions, (2000). The limited edition, created by the addition of a Duck Press Limited Editions stamp on the title page. Copy 18 of 500 numbered copies signed by the author. Also signed by designer Damien Hirst on the rear cover. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#915437] SOLD

NY, Knopf, 1994. The first American edition of this collection of linked fictional narratives. Inscribed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#022110] SOLD

(London), Picador, (2001). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#914227] SOLD

NY, Viking, (1982). Her first book, a novel constructed in seven stories. Winner of the American Book Award for best first novel of the year, and later the basis for a television miniseries. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#914229] SOLD

(London), Sinclair-Stevenson, (1996). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#914239] $60

Ann Arbor, Bear Claw Press, (1976). Apparently Norman's first book, a collection of Swampy Cree Naming Stories, told by Samuel Makidemewa'be, and translated and introduced by Norman. Precedes his collection The Wishing Bone Cycle, also published in 1976, and which incorporated the tales in this volume. The size of the edition is unknown, but a later book by Norman published by the same press had a printing of 1000 copies, and this seems considerably scarcer. Signed by the author. Fine in wrappers. [#913383] SOLD

Boston, Atlantic Monthly, (1986). A children's book, with wood engravings by Michael McCurdy. Warmly inscribed by the author: "For ___ & ___ world series week 1986. My two day and night owl buddies. Love, Howard." Oblong quarto; fine in a fine dust jacket. [#913384] SOLD

Iowa City, University of Iowa Press, (1987). Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#916622] SOLD

Paris, Plon, (1992). A later French edition -- 1993, the year the title won the Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger, the French award for the best foreign book of the year. Fine in wrappers and signed by the author. [#019580] SOLD

The first Japanese edition, issued in two volumes, each fine in fine dust jacket with publisher's wraparound band torn and laid in to Volume II. Signed by the author. [#019570] SOLD

The first Japanese edition. Fine in wrappers, with publisher's wraparound band. Signed by the author. [#019574] $60

London, Jonathan Cape, (1992). Poetry. Signed by the author. Fine in wrappers. [#914249] $80

Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Press, (1993). His first book, a collection of short stories that won the Drue Heinz Literature Prize, which was selected that year by Tobias Wolff. Three years later Wolff was one of the judges for Granta magazine in selecting the "20 Best Young American Authors" and O'Nan was among those selected. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#911821] $60

NY, Doubleday, (1994). His second book, first novel. Winner of the 1993 Pirates Alley William Faulkner Prize for the Novel. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#911822] SOLD