UNStudio: Evolution of Space.

New Haven : Yale University, 2007.

First edition. Octavo, original wrappers, illustrated. In fine condition. Introduction by Peter Cachola Schmal.

Smith, Tommie

Silent Gesture: The Autobiography of Tommie Smith.

Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 2007.

First edition of this powerful autobiography by the Olympic gold medalist. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page in the year of publication, “6-7-07 To Philip Health and Wellness. Faith Tommie Smith.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Kate Nichols. Written with David Steele.

Dunea, Melanie and Nigel Parry. [Dr. Bill Magee and Kathy Magee] [Madeleine L Albright]

A Journey Of Smiles.

Norfolk, VA : Operation Smile, 2007.

First edition of this inspiring book that follows an individual’s journey through the kindness of a smile. Quarto, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with colorful photographs. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed on the front paste down and front free end paper by Dr. Bill Magee and Kathy Magee, co-founders of Operation Smile. Laid in is a photoContinue reading "A Journey Of Smiles."

Smith, Tommie

Silent Gesture: The Autobiography of Tommie Smith.

Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 2007.

First edition of this powerful autobiography by the Olympic gold medalist. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Michelle- Enjoy Life, it’s divine Tommie Smith 1968 Olympics.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Kate Nichols. Written with David Steele.

Hatfield, Jerry. Introduction by Jay Leno [Rollie Free]

Flat Out! The Rollie Free Story.

One-Track Publications : One-Track Publications, 2007.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work on the legendary motorcycle racer. Oblong quarto, original boards, illustrated throughout, with the original CD of the last interview of Free. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author, “To H.J., with best wishes! It’s been great knowing you for 30 years! I remember meeting you Weatherford. You showed meContinue reading "Flat Out! The Rollie Free Story."

Salgado, Sebastiao; Lelia Wanick Salgado

Africa.

Cologne, Germany : Taschen, 2007.

First edition of this collection of Salgado’s black and white images of Africa taken over the course of thirty years. Oblong quarto, original boards. Boldly signed by Sebastiao Salgado on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Edited by Leila Salgado and Mia Couto. Features text by Mia Couto in English, French, andContinue reading "Africa."

Biden, Joe

Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics.

New York : Random House, 2007.

First edition of “this compelling personal story” (The New York Times). Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the title page, “Jimmy – I met Paddy – you got ‘good blood’ as my Dad would say Joe Biden 8.18.07.” Fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics."

Hitchens, Christopher

God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything.

New York : Twelve/ Hatchette Book Group, 2007.

First edition, early printing of this polemic by Hitchens. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Christopher Hitchens on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Anne Twomey.

Bourdain, Anthony

No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach.

New York : Bloomsbury, 2007.

First edition of this work by the award-winning chef. Octavo, original boards, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Luke and Tina Anthony Bourdain.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Amy C. King.

Blume, Judy

Soupy Saturdays with the Pain and the Great One.

New York : Delacorte Press, 2007.

First edition of this collection of seven warm-hearted stories which give readers a peek at how a brother and sister relate to each other. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by the author on the title page, “Love Judy Blume.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Illustrations by James Stevenson.

Bolano, Roberto

The Savage Detectives.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007.

First edition of this modern classic, which was named one of the New York Times’ 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by the translator Natasha Wimmer on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Rodrigo Corral. Jacket lettering by Jennifer van Dalsen. TranslatedContinue reading "The Savage Detectives."

Jr Martin, Bill. Eric Carle

Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?

New York : Henry and Holt Company, 2007.

First edition of this classic colorful children’s interactive book. Quarto, original publisher’s pictorial boards, patterned endpapers, illustrated, original poster tipped in at rear. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Grrrr For Dr. J. Robert Dornish Eric Carle.” Carle had added an original drawing of a bear to the left of hisContinue reading "Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?"

Taleb, Nassim Nicholas

The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable.

New York : Random House, 2007.

First edition, later printing of this work concentrating on outlier events. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed signed by Nassim Nicholas Taleb on the front free endpaper, “To Lyle – for the Black Swan affect your life. Best, Nassim.” Fine in a very good dust jacket with light rubbing and creasing. Jacket design by ThomasContinue reading "The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable."

Hitchens, Christopher

God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything.

New York : Twelve/ Hatchette Book Group, 2007.

First edition of this classic polemic by Hitchens. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Linda Heheman Christopher Hitchens.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Anne Twomey.

Isaacson, Walter

Einstein: His Life and Universe.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2007.

First edition of the definitive biography of Albert Einstein. Octavo, original half cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Signed by Walter Isaacson on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by David Ter-Avanesyan.

Gaiman, Neil and Roger Avary

Beowulf: The Script Book.

San Diego : IDW Publishing, 2007.

First edition of this illustrated work of Beowulf. Octavo, original wrappers. illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Neil Gaiman on the title page. In fine condition. Art and cover by Gabriel Rodriguez. Colors by Jay Folos.

Mendell, David [Barack Obama]

Obama: From Promise to Power.

New York : Armistad, 2007.

First edition of this early Obama biography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Barack Obama in person in Keene, New Hampshire in full on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. We have never seen another full signature in this title.

Maharaj, Mac] O'Malley, Padraig; Foreword by Nelson Mandela

Shades of Difference: Mac Maharaj and the Struggle For South Africa.

New York : Viking, 2007.

First edition of this work on apartheid activist Mac Maharaj. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Padraig O’Malley. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Hormats, Robert D. [Madeleine Albright]

The Price of Liberty: Praying For America’s Wars.

New York : Henry Holt And Company, 2007.

First edition of Hormats insights into the economic consequences of war. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth. Association copy, inscribed by author on the front free endpaper, “To Madeleine Albright, An old friend and great champion of American liberty with warm regards, Robert Hormats.” The recipient, Madeleine K. Albright was the first woman to serve asContinue reading "The Price of Liberty: Praying For America’s Wars."

Blume, Judy

Soupy Saturdays with the Pain and the Great One.

New York : Delacorte Press, 2007.

First edition of this collection of seven warm-hearted stories which give readers a peek at how a brother and sister relate to each other. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by the author on the title page, “Love Judy Blume.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Illustrations by James Stevenson.

Hayden, Dolores; Photographs by Jim Wark

A Field Guide to Sprawl.

New Have : Yale School of Architecture, 2007.

First edition of this pamphlet, which is the exhibition booklet. Octavo, original wrappers. In fine condition.

Salisbury, Mark [Stephen Sondheim]

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

London : Titan Books, 2007.

First edition of the in-depth companion volume to the big-screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s award-winning musical thriller. Quarto, original boards, patterned endpapers, illustrated. From the collection of Bill Zwecker. A member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, Zwecker was a longtime entertainment and celebrity journalist. A Chicago native and second-generation newspaper star (his late mother,Continue reading "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street."

Follett, Ken [Erica Jong]

World Without End.

New York : Dutton, 2007.

First printing, advance uncopyedited manuscript of Follett’s bestselling historical novel, the sequel to The Pillars of Earth. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers. From the library of Erica Jong and her husband Ken Burrows. American writer Erica Jong and lawyer Kenneth David Burrows were married in August of 1989 and became close personal friends of Follett’s. EricaContinue reading "World Without End."

Hamilton, Lewis

My Story.

London : Harper Sport, 2007.

First edition, early printing of the F1 champion and legendary driver’s autobiography. Octavo, original boards, illustrated endpapers, illustrated. Boldly signed by Lewis Hamilton on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.