Showing items 288-312 of 508
c. 1993.
Rare original production sketch for the 1993 Steven Spielberg film “Jurassic Park.” Hand-drawn sketch on a translucent vellum sheet by entertainment and rock music artist Michael Salisbury. It was used in the development of the logo, title, and tagline for the film. In near fine condition. The piece measures 11 inches by 7 inches.
Read more
London : Book Club Associates with Arthur Baker Limited, 1981.
Book club edition of Adams’ sequel to the The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Octavo, original green boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Best wishes Douglas Adams.” Additionally signed by four members of the original BBC radio cast (Mark Wing-Davey, Sandra Dickinson, Stephen Moore and David Tate) on rear pastedownContinue reading "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe: Sequel to The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy."
Read more
Bangor, Maine : University of Maine/Prism, 1969.
1969 University of Maine Yearbook featuring several photographs of Stephen King as an undergraduate. Quarto, original publisher’s half cloth over illustrated boards, illustrated with black and white photographs including a large photograph of King protesting the Vietnam War on page 70. In very good condition.
Read more
New York : A Del Rey Book / Ballantine Books, 1988.
First edition of the third book in the author’s acclaimed Odyssey Series. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth. Boldly signed by Arthur C. Clarke and actor Keir Dullea on the half-title page. Keir Dullea is an actor whose career spans film, television, and stage, though he is most closely associated with his role as astronaut Dr. DavidContinue reading "2061: Odyssey Three."
Read more
London : Duckworth , 2000.
First edition of this work, basis for the cult classic film bearing the same name, starring Daniel Craig and Sienna Miller. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers as issued. Boldly signed by Daniel Craig and Sienna Miller on the half-title page in person. In fine condition.
Read more
New York : Ballantine Books, 1993.
First edition of Crichton’s gripping, bestselling scientific thriller. Quarto, original half cloth. Boldly signed by legendary designer Chip Kidd with a large original drawing of the iconic dust jacket dinosaur by him on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Additionally signed by Chip Kidd on the front jacket panel. RareContinue reading "The Making of Jurassic Park: An Adventure 65 Million Years in the Making."
Read more
Philadelphia and New York : J.B. Lippincott Company, 1952.
First edition of this classic account of The Korean War. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To my buddy, Alfred Wagg (ed Twagga) A little mouse under the Presidents’ chair? I looked Twagg was there! Pat Frank.” Very good in a very good dust jacket.
Read more
London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1965.
First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed by Nicholas Mosley on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket that shows light wear. Jacket design by John Woodcock.
Read more
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1978.
First edition of this classic work, basis for the 1982 film starring Barbara Hershey. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Frank De Felitta on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by The New Studio. Cover illustration by Charles Moll. First editions are rare and desirable signed.
Read more
London : Jonathan Cape, 1963.
First edition of the tenth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Octavo, original brown cloth. Signed by George Lazenby on the title page, the actor who played 007 in the film adaptation. Gift inscription on the front free endpaper, near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Richard Chopping.
Read more
New York : Warner Books, 1986.
First edition of classic thriller, basis for the film November Man, starring Pierce Brosnan and Bill Smitrovich. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Steve Juscik- Cheers! Bill Granger.” Additionally signed by actors Pierce Brosnan and inscribed by Bill Smitrovich. Near fine in a near fineContinue reading "There Are No Spies."
Read more
Norwalk, Connecticut : The Easton Press, 2009.
Signed limited first edition of this classic work, basis for the 1967 film starring Paul Newman, George Kennedy and Lou Antonio. Royal octavo, elaborately bound in full brown leather with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, all edges gilt, watered silk moire endpapers, with a silk bookmark bound in.Continue reading "Cool Hand Luke."
Read more
United States : Suntup , 2021.
Signed limited first edition of Harris’ third and most famous novel. Octavo, bound in full silk, gilt titles to the spine, illustrated endpapers. Boldly signed by Thomas Harris and illustrator Tom Bagshaw. In fine condition. This is a publishers copy, without a number.
Read more
New York : Ballantine Books, 1970.
Paperback original first edition of this classic work, which went on to win the 1970 Nebula and 1971 Hugo award for best novel. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers by Dean Ellis. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Tim Larry Niven.” In very good condition.
Read more
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1992.
First edition of this work, basis for the film starring Sean Connery. Octavo, original half-cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Michael Crichton in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “For Pat – How great to see you again! Let’s do lunch! Best wishes – Michael Crichton LA 4/8/92.” Boldly signed three times byContinue reading "Rising Sun."
Read more
Norwalk, Connecticut : The Easton Press, 2000.
The Easton Press Collector’s edition of Vonnegut’s classic work. Octavo, original publisher’s full gilt-decorated leather, silk-watered endleaves, all edges gilt, ribbon bound in. Boldly signed by Kurt Vonnegut on the limitation page. With the original Easton Press note about the book and author and Certificate of Authenticity laid in. In fine condition.
Read more
London : William Heinemann Ltd, 1948.
First edition of what many consider the author’s masterpiece. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. In fine condition.
Read more
New York : Random House, 1976.
First edition of this classic suspense novel, basis for the the 1978 film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, starring Gregory Peck and Laurence Olivier. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth with geometric design stamped in blind on front panel. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “1/29/76 To Evy & Mort,Continue reading "The Boys From Brazil."
Read more
New York : D.C. Comics, 2005.
First edition of the comic movie adaptation. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by director Christopher Nolan and Academy Award-winning actor Christian Bale on the front panel. In fine condition.
Read more
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1977.
First edition of this standalone science fiction novel from the author of Dune. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Boldly signed by Frank Herbert on the title page beneath his name. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Read more
New York : G.P. Putnams's Sons, 1991.
First edition of this classic work, basis for the 2002 film starring Ben Affleck as Jack Ryan. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Tom Clancy and Academy Award-winning actor Ben Affleck on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Lawrence Ratzkin.
Read more
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1987.
First edition of Crichton’s sixth book, a sci-fi psychological thriller about a team of scientists who discover a massive, ancient spacecraft resting on the Pacific Ocean floor, basis for the film starring Dustin Hoffman. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth. Boldly signed by Michael Crichton on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fineContinue reading "Sphere."
Read more
New York : Dodd, Mead & Company, 1942.
First American edition of Christie’s classic murder mystery, which preceded the first English edition by 11 months. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Very good in a good dust jacket with professional restoration.
Read more
New York : Timescape Books, 1981.
First edition of the second book in Dick’s gnostic VALIS trilogy. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Philip K. Dick on the publisher’s official bookplate produced for this edition. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket painting by Rowena Morrill. Typography by Patricia Manzone.
Read more
First Edition
First Edition
