Search Results: Travel Guides from Black Cat Hill Books

Bangkok, Thailand River Books Press , 2003. Paperback Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a touch of wear at the lower front corner tip and mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding shows the slightest lean, while remaining secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 239pp. (River Books Guides Series). Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged [2004]. Trade Paperback. A lovingly prepared compilation of superb color photographs, maps, history and scholarly explanations of the major world monument that is Angkor Wat. The book is especially helpful for photographers. Freeman, who has photographed professionaly at Angkor for over a decade, describes the best vantage points and subjects, suggests the best time of day to shoot, and provides itineraries that take you to each location just when the light is best. The book is well designed and contains many helpful features. For example, a cross-referenced list of… Read More

Istanbul, Turkey Aksit Culture and Tourism Publications, 1992. Paperback First Edition (1992), so stated. First Edition (1992), so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; the mildest rubbing to the panels; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing only minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 7.75 x 0.3 inches). 96 pages. Profusely illustrated with photographs and maps in color. Language: English. Weight: 14.5 ounces. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

New York, NY Random House Large Print, 2005. Hardcover First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use: just a hint of shelfwear; binding shows the slightest spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; else flawless; text clean. DJ shows only a "Large Print" sticker at front panel; else flawless; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 569pp. Hardback with DJ. It is Berendt and only Berendt who can capture Venice--a city of masks, a city of riddles, where the narrow, meandering passageways form a giant maze, confounding all who have not grown up wandering into its depths. Venice, a city steeped in a thousand years of history, art and architecture, teeters in precarious balance between endurance and decay. Its architectural treasures crumble--foundations shift, marble ornaments fall--even as efforts to preserve them are… Read More

Koln, Germany Ziethen-Verlag GMBH, 1969. Paperback Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities. Binding shows the slightest lean, but remains pefectly secure; text clean. Remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 64pp. Profusely illustrated with Photographs and Maps in Color. Photography by Horst Ziethen. English language edition Translated by Gwendolen Freundel. Redaction by Horst Ziethen. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Portland, OR Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company, 2000. Paperback Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 228pp. Trade Paperback. This book is a dream come true for the serious traveler to Denmark who really wants to know about the Danish people, not just their historic sites, architecture and museums. This is not a travel guide, but it is a map of the heart and soul of the people who inhabit the country. Strange teases out all the uniquenesses and eccentricities of his fellow countrymen, and, because he has lived and worked outside of Denmark, is able to compare the Danish culture with others, notably American and British culture. The book is filled with facts and statistics about Denmark, and, though it is written ostensibly for people who are moving to the country, I found it excellent preparation for my upcoming two-week vacation in… Read More

New York, NY Penguin Books, 1986. Paperback First published in hardcover by Viking Penguin in 1984. First Edition Thus (1986), so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: a faint indentation in both the front and rear panels where perhaps the book had been weighted down by heavier books in a pile; faint tanning to the text pages, due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive flaws only. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5.15 x 0.65 inches). 239 pages. Maps, Index. Chronology. Bibliography. Discography, Guide to Pronunication, Notes, Glossary. 16-pages of… Read More

Tulsa, OK Old World Travel, 1988. Paperback First Edition, unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: former owner's gift inscription at the front endpaper; else flawless; binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 82pp. First Edition, unstated. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Bungay, Suffolk, UK Black Dog Books, 1996. Hardcover First Ed; but later printing. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows just a touch of shelfwear; heel of backstrip a little crimped; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club. NOT Ex-Library. 4to. 256pp. Profusely illustrated with photographs, some in color, but most in black & white. First Ed; but later printing. Hardback with DJ. A guide to the places in East Anglia (Eastern England) and the author's that have found their inspiration there (Thomas Hardy, John Betje,am, George Orwell, Edward Fitzgerald, P D James etc etc).

London, UK Cassell & Company Ltd, 2002. Paperback First Edition UK (2002), so stated. First Edition UK (2002), so stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: the binding shows the slightest lean, but remains perfectly secure; else flawless; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a minor, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 8vo. (7.5 x 9.9 x 0.4 inches). 160 pages. Profusely illustrated in color. Language: English. Weight: 19.5 ounces. Country Series. Trade Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. .

London, UK Globetrotter, 1997. Paperback First Edition (1997), so stated. First Edition (1997), so stated. Fine in Wraps: Flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor imperfections only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.25 x 5.25 x 0.65 inches). 128 pages. Profusely illustrated with photographs and maps in color throughout. Language: English. Weight: 10.5 ounces. Trade Paperback in clear vinyl wrappers. Contains Fold-out Map in Pouch at Rear. Published by New Holland Publishers: Globetrotter Travel Guides. Trade Paperback. This is a pocked-sized travel… Read More

Kreuzlingen, Switzerland Neptun Verlag, 1963. Hardcover Very Good: shows no noticeable wear; some faint smudges and a few flecks of foxing to the panels; the boards are very slightly bowed; a short note in flowing hand at the rear free endpaper; it appears that a name has been erased at the upper corner of the front free endpaper. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Shows some flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.75 x 6.70 x 0.4 inches). 61 pages. 30 pages of color photographs by A.D. Arielli. Weight: 7.8 ounces. Hardback: Lacks DJ. 

Milan, Italy Arnoldo Mondadori Editore, 1998. Paperback First Edition [1998], unstated. Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: Mild rubbing to the lamination. Discoloration at the bottom edge of the front end papers and at the upper porton of both panels near the hinges. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 240pp. Profusely illustrated in Color. First Edition [1998], unstated. Paperback: Flexible Laminate boards.

Lincolnwood, IL Passport Books, 1989. Paperback First Edition (1989), so stated. First Edition (1989), so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of wear to the extremities; the mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers; faint bend at the top corner tip of the first fifty pages or so; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, bookplates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a a couple of very minor flaws. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches). 224 pages. Profusely illustrated with Color Photography by R. Ian Lloyd. Language: English. Weight; 14 ounces. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Simon & Schuster, 1994. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows a tiny ding at the bottom edge of the front panel; just a hint of shelf wear; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows barely discernible rubbing; else flawless; price unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 464pp. Hardback with DJ. In the wake of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, observes Schell, a generation in China has seemingly lost the grand hope of radically reforming the political establishment. Nevertheless, Schell ( To Get Rich Is Glorious ) offers valuable firsthand reportage not only on April-June 1989 but also on spontaneous acts of resistance and mini-rebellions since then. He also profiles China's new muckrakers, underground publishers, artists, rock musicians and entrepreneurs who are… Read More

Aranjuez, Spain Ediciones Doce Calles, 2000. Paperback Very Near Fine in Wraps: half-inch tear a top edge rear panel; binding shows the slightest spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 344pp. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. 

London, UK Robert Hale and Company, 1979. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Book shows a bit of crimping at head and heel of backstrip; minimal wear to other extremities; binding shows barely discernible spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. DJ price clipped, else only a mild wrinkle at upper front corner tip; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club. NOT Ex-Library. 8vo. 176pp. 24pp half tone photo illustrations. Blue cloth with dark blue title panel at backstrip lettered in silver. Hardback with DJ.

London, UK Faber & Faber, 1960. Paperback First Edition Thus (1960), so stated. First Edition Thus (1960), so stated. Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of moderate use: slight spine lean; light wear to extremities; moderate rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers; a couple small soil spots to the fore-edge; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A carefully used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing some wear and a few cosmetic flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.85 x 5.15 x 0.5 inches). 198 pages. Includes Selected Bibliography. Language: English. Weight: 7.3 ounces. Aqua blue self-wraps with black and white titles at the front panel and backstrip. Trade Paperback.

Plan B Publishing, 2000. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; mild, but pervasive rubbing to wrapper covers; binding shows barely discernible lean, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. No longer pristine, but remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 158pp. Profusely illustrated in black & white. High quality slick-paper production. Paperback. The first and only guide for Generation X about Las Vegas nightlife, we take you to the hottest spots including nightclubs, after hours, restaurants, stripclubs, bars and lounges, casinos, shows and cathouses. Written by locals who have lived the "scene," Sin City X features over 250 vivid, original photographs, coupled with witty narrative in an exciting layout. Topped off with gaming tips and a continuously updated site, Sin City X is Generation X's guide to Las Vegas nightlife.

Beirut, Lebanon Librairie Orientale, 1992. Hardcover Second Edition [1992], Revised & Enlarged. Very Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use. Mild rubbing to the lamination. Just a hint of wear to the lower corner tips. Binding shows barely discernible lean, common in books of this shape, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 8vo. (9 x 9.75 x 1 inches). 336 pages. Profusely illustrated in color and black & white. Shipping Weight: 2 pounds, 13.8 ounces. Second Edition [1992], Revised & Enlarged. Hardcover: Pictorial Laminate Boards.

Bangkok, Thailand The Fine Arts Department,, 1963. Pamphlet First Edition [1963], so stated. UNDERLINING AND CHECK MARKS IN THE MARGINS. Else, Fine in Wraps: the binding is perfectly secure. Clearly, this is a flawed copy, but in other than the markings, one that remains virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 16 pages. Illustrated with Numerous black & white photographs. Thai Culture, New Series No. 14. First Edition [1963], so stated. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.