
E-list # 176
Short Stories for the Shorter Days. Signed by the Author.
ABISH, Walter
(NY), New Directions, (1977). His third book, a collection of stories. Signed by the author. This is the simultaneous hardcover issue. Fine in a mildly edge-sunned, else fine dust jacket.
[#914403]
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ABISH, Walter
(New York), New Directions, (1975). His second book of fiction, his first major collection of stories. Inscribed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#914402]
$50
ALEXIE, Sherman
Brooklyn, Hanging Loose Press, (2000). Stories, poems, and prose poems. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#912204]
$50
ALEXIE, Sherman
NY, Atlantic Monthly Press, (1993). The advance reading copy of his first collection of stories to be published by a major trade publisher. Winner of a special citation for the PEN/Hemingway Award as well as the winner of the 1994 Lila Wallace Reader's Digest Writers' Award. On the strength of this collection, Alexie was chosen as one of Granta magazine's 20 Best Young American Authors; he was also selected to The New Yorker 20. Stories from this collection were the basis of the film Smoke Signals, which won an award at the Sundance Festival, among many others. Signed by the author. Fine in wrappers.
[#912226]
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ALEXIE, Sherman
NY, Grove Press, (2001). The advance reading copy of the first paperback edition of this collection of stories. Signed by the author. Fine in wrappers.
[#912235]
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ALEXIE, Sherman

(Anthology)

BAKER, Alison
San Francisco, Chronicle Books, (1993). Stories. Signed by the author in 1995.. Only issued in wrappers. Fine.
[#915813]
$21
BANKS, Russell
NY, Fiction Collective, 1975. The hardcover issue of his fourth book and first collection of stories. This was Banks' first hardcover publication: his previous fiction had been issued only in paperback, and two volumes of poetry were issued as chapbooks. Signed by the author. Fine in a very near fine, slightly rubbed dust jacket.
[#911308]
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BANKS, Russell
NY, Harper & Row, (1986). A collection of stories, whose venues range from New England to Latin America to Southeast Asia. Inscribed by Banks to author Nicholas Delbanco: "For Nick, news from the near past, with friendship, Russell." A bit of extra glue on the rear spine cloth; else fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#029283]
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BANKS, Russell
(NY), HarperCollins, (2000). The uncorrected proof copy. Six previously uncollected stories; 22 previously collected stories, here revised; and three unpublished stories. With an introduction and an Author's Note by Banks. Signed by the author. Fine in wrappers.
[#911323]
$35
BANKS, Russell
Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 1981. A collection of related stories set in a New Hampshire trailer park. Signed by the author. Foredge foxing; near fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#911313]
$40
BARRETT, Andrea
NY, Norton, (2002). A review copy of this collection of stories by the author of the National Book Award-winning Ship Fever. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket, with press release laid in.
[#914752]
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BARRETT, Andrea
NY, Norton, (1996). A collection of stories that was a surprise winner of the National Book Award. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#914750]
$50
BAUSCH, Richard
(NY), HarperCollins, (2003). Signed by the author. Together with an advance reading excerpt, printing two stories. The excerpt is fine in stapled wrappers; the book is fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#915864]
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BEATTIE, Ann
Worcester, Metacom Press, 1981. The hardcover issue. The first separate appearance of this short story, which first appeared in Antaeus. Of a total edition of 276 copies, this is one of 26 lettered copies, signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#911362]
$250
BELL, Christine

BELL, Madison Smartt
NY, Ticknor & Fields, 1987. The author's fourth book and first collection of stories. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#912257]
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BELLOW, Saul
NY, Viking Press, (1968). Second printing of this collection of stories. Signed by the author. Fine in a near fine, spine-tanned dust jacket.
[#021427]
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BENEDICT, Pinckney
NY, Doubleday/Talese, (1992). The publisher's limited edition of the second collection of stories by the author of Town Smokes. One of 500 copies signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket with a corner crease to the front flap.
[#913773]
$21
BINGHAM, Robert
NY, Doubleday, (1997). His first book, a collection of stories, two of which were published in The New Yorker. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#915906]
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BLOOM, Amy
NY, Random House, (2000). Her third book, second story collection. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#915920]
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BOYLE, T.C.
(Augsburg), Maro Verlag, (1997). The German language issue of the first separate appearance of a story that first appeared in the Georgia Review in 1979. Illustrated with woodcuts by Sophie Dutertre. Fine in self-wrappers, with a one sheet, four-page author/illustrator biographical supplement laid in, also illustrated by Dutertre. Uncommon. This copy is signed by Boyle.
[#911383]
$150
BOYLE, T. Coraghessan

BOYLE, T. Coraghessan
(NY), Viking, (1985). His second collection of stories. Signed by the author. Slight top edge foxing; else fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#911397]
$40
BOYLE, T. Coraghessan
NY, Viking, (1989). His third collection of short fiction. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#911399]
$30
BRODKEY, Harold

BROWN, Larry
Chapel Hill, Algonquin, 1990. The uncorrected proof copy of the third book by the author of Facing the Music and Dirty Work, a collection of stories that became the basis for a 2001 movie with Arliss Howard and Debra Winger. Inscribed by the author. Fine in wrappers.
[#027552]
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BROWN, Larry
NY, Harper & Row, (1989). The first paperback edition of his first book, a collection of stories. Brown, from Mississippi, was the first writer to twice win the Southern Book Award, the major literary award given out by the Southern Book Critics Circle. Signed by the author. Fine.
[#912281]
$60
BROWN, Rosellen

BRUCHAC, Joseph

BUTLER, Robert Olen
NY, Henry Holt, (1992). A review copy of his first collection of stories, after six highly-praised novels. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and a finalist for the PEN Faulkner Award. Published originally in small numbers (reportedly 6000 copies) and reprinted many times after the announcement of the prize. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket, with review slip laid in.
[#912994]
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BUTLER, Robert Olen
NY, Henry Holt, (1996). Butler's second collection of stories. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#912999]
$21
CAREY, Peter
London, Faber and Faber, (1980). First thus: the first British edition of this collection of stories, some of which appeared in the collection War Crimes, which was not published outside of his native Australia, and the others of which are from his first book, which was published in Australia with this same title in 1974. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#911418]
$125
On Sale: $81
On Sale: $81
CARVER, Raymond

CARVER, Raymond

CARVER, Raymond

CARVER, Raymond

(CARVER, Raymond). KITTREDGE, William
Port Townsend, Graywolf, 1984. The wrappered issue of the simultaneous trade edition. A collection of Kittredge's stories edited and with an introduction by Raymond Carver. Signed by Carver. Fine.
[#912365]
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CHANG, Lan Samantha
NY, Norton, (1998). Her first book, a novella and stories. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#914829]
$21
CLARK, Joseph
NY, Norton, (1999). His first book, a collection of stories. Inscribed by the author to Robert Stone: "Thank you for the inspiration and for continuing to write such righteous works. Hope I can be up to the standard." With a full page handwritten fan letter from Clark laid in. The letter is folded, with a corner crease; near fine. The book is fine in a fine dust jacket.
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CLARK, Joseph
NY, Norton, (1999). His first book, a collection of stories. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#914838]
$21
COOKE, Carolyn
Boston/NY, Houghton Mifflin/Mariner, 2001. A debut collection of stories, published as a paperback original. Signed by the author. Fine.
[#914852]
$21
COOK-LYNN, Elizabeth
NY, Arcade, (1990). A collection of stories. Inscribed by the author in 1992 to another Native American writer, "a teller of stories whose work I much admire & respect." Recipient's handmade bookplate front flyleaf; fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#025424]
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CROWLEY, John

CUELHO, Art
(Big Timber), Seven Buffaloes Press, (1978). Northern Plains Indian stories. Published in an edition of 250 copies. Inscribed by the author to a Native American poet: "For _____/ One reviewer said these were not bedtime stories. But to those who know why revenge is sweet they may give some consolation. 2/9/82. Art Cuelho." Fine in stapled wrappers. Laid in is a dual prospectus for two Seven Buffaloes titles with introductions by Cuelho: Home Valley and 99 Vintage.
[#025430]
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DAVIES, Peter Ho
Boston/NY, Houghton Mifflin, 1997. Stories. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#914886]
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DE BERNIERES, Louis
(Hay), Hay Festival Press, 2004. The first separate appearance of this story, with an introduction by De Bernieres for this edition. Number 63 of 100 numbered copies signed by the author. Fine without dust jacket, as issued.
[#911483]
$100
DeMARINIS, Rick
NY, Dutton, (1979). The fourth book, two novellas and a short story, by this Montana writer who has written more than 15 books in a 35-year career, and is one of the writers who helped make Montana one of the epicenters of contemporary American literature. DeMarinis has received numerous awards for his writing, including two NEA fellowships, the Literature Award from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, the Drue Heinz Prize for short fiction, and others. This copy is inscribed by the author to Steve [Krauzer], another Missoula, Montana writer: "for Steve, much luck & success & other good things -- Rick." A little sunning to spine heel; else fine in a near fine dust jacket. A good association.
[#027881]
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DOCTOROW, E.L.
NY, Random House, (1984). The limited edition of this collection of six stories and a novella, his first book of short fiction. One of 350 numbered copies signed by the author. Fine in a very near fine slipcase with a few shallow scratches at one corner.
[#911493]
$60
DOCTOROW, E.L.
NY, Random House, (1984). A collection of six stories and a novella, his first book of short fiction. Signed by the author. Fine in a very near fine dust jacket with a slight tap to the crown.
[#911494]
$35
DONOVAN, Anne
(Edinburgh), Canongate, (2001). Stories. Signed by the author. Fine in wrappers.
[#914906]
$35
DUBUS, Andre

DUBUS, Andre

DUBUS, Andre

DUBUS, Andre
(Otisville), Birch Brook, (1989). The first separate appearance of this story from The Times Are Never So Bad. A small, attractive letterpress limited edition. One of 300 numbered copies, signed by the author. Approximately 6" x 4-1/2". Mild spine roll, else fine in wrappers.
[#912453]
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DUBUS, Andre

DUBUS, Andre

DUBUS, Andre

DUBUS, Andre

DUBUS, Andre
Boston, Godine, (1983). Second printing of this novella and eight short stories. Signed by Dubus on the title page and additionally inscribed by him on the half title, in 1985: "For Carol/ and truly the times are not so bad for you have endured/ Love/ Andre." Foxing to edges of text block; near fine in a near fine dust jacket with one short edge tear, light rubbing to folds, and foxing to verso.
[#029306]
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DUFRESNE, John
NY, Norton, (1991). The uncorrected proof copy of his first book, a collection of stories. Signed by the author. Spine-sunned; near fine in wrappers.
[#912476]
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DUFRESNE, John
NY, Norton, (1991). His first book, a collection of stories. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#912475]
$35
DUFRESNE, John
Candia, John LeBow, 1996. Limited edition consisting of two stories and thirteen poems. Of a total edition of 476 copies, this is Copy #1 of 150 numbered copies in wrappers, signed by the author. Although not called for, this copy is also signed by the artist, Dina Knapp. Fine.
[#912477]
$35
DUFRESNE, John
Candia, John LeBow, 1996. Limited edition consisting of two stories and thirteen poems. Of a total edition of 476 copies, this is one of 26 lettered copies. Signed by the author and the artist, Dina Knapp. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#912478]
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DURBAN, Pam
Boston, Godine, (1985). The author's first book, a collection of short stories, mostly set in the South. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#914915]
$30
EDGERTON, Clyde
Chapel Hill, Mud Puppy Press, (1987). The first separate appearance of this story. A limited edition: one of 500 numbered copies signed by the author. Fine in saddle-stitched wrappers.
[#914477]
$30
ELMSLIE, Kenward

ENGLANDER, Nathan
NY, Knopf, 1999. His first book, a collection of stories that earned extraordinary praise. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#916163]
$30
FILES, Gemma

FILES, Gemma

FORD, Richard
NY, Knopf, 2002. The uncorrected proof of the first American edition of this collection of stories. Signed by the author. Fine in wrappers.
[#912523]
$50
FORD, Richard
NY, Knopf, 2002. The first American edition of this collection of stories, which was published in England the previous year. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#914979]
$35
FORD, Richard

FORD, Richard

FORD, Richard
NY, Atlantic Monthly, (1987). A review copy of his fourth book, first collection of stories. Signed by the author. Fine in a very near fine dust jacket lightly tapped at the crown. Publisher's press release and author photo laid in.
[#912540]
$40
FORD, Richard
NY, Atlantic Monthly, (1987). An advance reading excerpt from his fourth book, first collection of stories. Warmly inscribed by the author: "For ___. With great gratitude to you. And with the happy memories of seeing you again. Richard. Portland. June 30, 1995[?]." Fine in stapled wrappers.
[#912543]
$50
FORD, Richard
NY, Vintage, (1988). The first Vintage Contemporaries printing of his 1987 book, his first collection of stories. Signed by the author. Fine in wrappers.
[#914964]
$30
FORD, Richard
NY, Atlantic Monthly, (1987). An advance reading excerpt from his fourth book, first collection of stories. Prints the story "Children," which was changed significantly by the author prior to the publication of the book, making this the only appearance of this version of the story. Signed by the author. Fine in stapled wrappers.
[#912542]
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FORD, Richard
London, Harvill Press, (2001). The first separate appearance of this story, which first appeared in The New Yorker and is here published as an advance reading excerpt from the collection A Multitude of Sins, with small textual variations from the final, published version. No comparable U.S. issue. Signed by the author. Mild crease to the rear cover near the spine; else fine in stapled wrappers.
[#914981]
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GARRETT, George
NY, Scribner's, (1957). The first book, a collection of stories, by a prolific writer who influenced a generation of students that passed through the Hollins College writing program, including Annie Dillard, Lee Smith and Madison Smartt Bell. Inscribed by the author: "For ____ with love, hope & faith/ this early effort" and signed "George Garrett." Mild offsetting to endpages; else fine in a near fine, lightly rubbed dust jacket with slight edge wear.
[#028918]
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GERBER, Dan
Livingston, Clark City Press, (1990). Stories. Signed by the author in the year of publication. Only issued in softcover; fine.
[#915020]
$30
GOLD, Ivan

GORDIMER, Nadine
London, Gollancz, 1960. A collection of stories and a novella. Signed by the author. Owner name and contemporary date front flyleaf, small ding to upper board edge; near fine in a very good, spine-tanned dust jacket with a chip to the spine base, with loss of the publisher's name and part of the logo.
[#028434]
$70
GORDIMER, Nadine

GORDON, Roxy
Austin, Place of Herons, 1984. The simultaneous wrappered issue of this collection of stories and poems by a writer of Choctaw descent, with illustrations by the author. His second book, the earlier one having been published in 1972. Inscribed by the author to Joseph Bruchac. Fine in wrappers. Blurbs by Gary Snyder, Leonard Cohen, and others.
[#025503]
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GROOMS, Anthony
Palo Alto, La Questa, (1995). Stories. Signed by the author in the year of publication. Front cover slightly splayed; else fine in wrappers.
[#915038]
$21
GURGANUS, Allan
(Durham), (North Carolina Wesleyan College Press), 1981. The first separate publication by the author of the acclaimed Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All. A single short story, printed in an edition of 500 copies; this is one of 50 numbered copies signed by the author. Fine in stapled wrappers.
[#913081]
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HAGEDORN, Jessica
San Francisco, Momo's Press, 1981. An early book by the Filipino-American author of Dogeaters, among other well-received books. Stories, poems and prose poems. This is the simultaneous issue in wrappers. Inscribed by the author to another poet. Rubbing to the spine folds; minor wear. Near fine. A good association copy.
[#028437]
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HASLETT, Adam
NY, Talese/Doubleday, (2002). His first book, a collection of stories. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#915069]
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HEMON, Aleksandar
(London), Picador, (2000). The first book, a collection of stories, by a writer from Sarajevo for whom English is a second language. The U.K. edition is the first English language edition, preceding the U.S. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#915088]
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HEMPEL, Amy
NY, Scribner, (2006). Later printing. Collects Hempel's four previous story collections, with an introduction by Rick Moody. Signed by the author. Unmarked, but from the library of Robert Stone. Fine in a fine dust jacket with both a New York Times "one of the 10 best books of the year" label and a PEN/Faulkner finalist label.
[#033729]
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HOGAN, Linda and HENDERSON, Charles Colbert
(Acomita), Acoma Press, 1985. A collection of stories by Hogan derived from a tale her father and grandfather used to tell. Her father's version (by Charles Colbert Henderson) is the first one in the collection; the rest of the writing is by Hogan. Signed by Hogan. Fine in wrappers. An attractive, uncommon volume published by a small press in Acoma Pueblo.
[#916294]
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HOMES, A.M.
(NY), HarperCollins, (2002). The advance reading copy of this collection of stories. Inscribed by the author. Hint of a ripple to the rear cover; still fine in wrappers.
[#915143]
$30
HOOD, Ann
NY, Norton, (2004). A collection of stories. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#915152]
$21
(HORNBY, Nick)
(NY), Riverhead Books, (2001). The advance reading copy of the first American edition of this anthology of stories, edited by Hornby. With contributions by Hornby, Dave Eggers, Roddy Doyle, Irvine Welsh, Zadie Smith, Helen Fielding, and others. Signed by Hornby. Fine in wrappers.
[#914143]
$50
(HORNBY, Nick)
(NY), Riverhead Books, (2001). An advance reading excerpt of the American edition of this anthology of stories, edited by Hornby. Printing the stories by Hornby, Zadie Smith, and Nick Harris. Signed by Hornby. Fine in stapled wrappers.
[#914144]
$50
HOUSTON, Pam
NY, Norton, (1992). Her first book, a collection of stories, one of which was selected for The Best American Short Stories 1990. The collection won the 1993 Western States Book Award. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#915156]
$55
JOHNSON, Charles
NY, Scribner, (2005). Stories. Signed by the author. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
[#915191]
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JONES, Thom
Boston, Little Brown, (1993). The uncorrected proof copy of his first book, a highly praised collection of stories that was nominated for the National Book Award. Signed by the author in 1994. Fine in wrappers, with publicist's card stapled to the front cover.
[#915203]
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