Search Results: Performing Arts: Theater/Dance/Music & Musicians from Gargoyle Books

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1986. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. As New. Yamamoto, Joyce. This second collection of fun songs for young children from Raffi's second 3 records offers 42 songs, in easy-to-read words & music in a large hardcover spiral-bound format that folds & stays open easily! Has piano accompaniment as well as chord charts for guitar & ukulele, in 104 pages. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1986, this oversized hardcover has brightly colored paper-covered boards, in 106 pages with cover design & illustrations throughout by Joyce Yamamoto. Condition is Fine: looks Brand New! Completely clean, binding tight & square; pages white & unmarked, colors bright. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" image of books we don't actually have! All orders processed before 2 pm Weekdays (PST) ship that same day; weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Garden City, New York: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1943. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Snell, Carroll C.. Charming little alternative version of "Alice in Wonderland,'' in which Alice goes "in delightful fashion into the heart of that most wondrous land of all--the land of music." Long section in rear discusses different composers & instruments essential to building an orchestra. Orig. published in 1925 by Doubleday, Page, this is a 1955 printing with a new Foreword by Walter Damrosch & a charming pen-and-ink frontispiece & like illustrations throughout the 171 pages by Carroll C. Snell. Small hardcover 12mo has blu-black cloth-covered boards with yellow lettering & decoration to front & spine. Condition is Good+: generally very clean, pages modestly & uniformly tanned, but unmarked save for 2 old Ex-Lib stamps & remains of a card pocket inside front cover/title page. Moderate-heavy rubbing to extremities. No DJ. Our photos… Read More

Louisville, Kentucky: St. Martin's Griffin, 2000. First Thus . Soft cover. Fine. The very last interview conducted with John & Yoko by the author at their home in the Dakota Hotel in Sept. 1980, mere months before John Lennon's shocking murder that Dec. Orig. published in Playboy magazine in 1981, this first edition in book form from St. Martin's Griffin (First Thus, first printing) contains a new Preface by the author, along with his 1981 Introduction. In 229 pages + Epilogue. With decorative paper wrappers, this trade paperback is in Fine condition: appears nearly brand New & never opened! Completely clean, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white & unmarked. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (PST); Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1969. First Edition First Printing . Soft cover. Very Good. An insider's look at "assemblages, environments, & happenings" (the last a term coined by the author) which characterized the avant-garde art movement, expanding earlier, static forms of art off the canvas or pedestal into pieces that seemed to (& oftentimes actually did) move & shift & breathe. In 316 pages of brown paper text, complemented by two adjoining, unpaginated sections of black-and-white photos, including images of works by the 9 Japanese of the Gutai Group, Jean-Jacques Lebel, Wolf Vostell, George Brecht, Kenneth Dewey, & Milan Knizak. No date, c. late 1960s. An unusual book about an unusual art form, first written (but never published) in 1959 at the suggestion of the directors of the Reuben Gallery in New York City, where much of the art herein was centered. Kaprow revised the text as the art world (& his own mind) changed in the 1960s. From the… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Vanguard Press, Inc., 1955. First Edition Later Printing 3rd Printing. Hardcover. Good/Poor. An Irreverent Escapade,'' the novel that inspired all the movies & stage plays. A FIRST EDITION, Third printing, this hardcover has decorative pink/black/white decorative paper over boards, with a design that matches the DJ. Condition is Fair-Good: generally clean, binding straight & secure, pages off-white & completely unmarked with age-appropriate tanning. Free front endpaper has been removed; not ex-lib. Moderate rubbing to extremities, heaviest to bottom edges & both ends of spine, with some tearing at head. The unclipped DJ (with orig. $3.50 price intact is Poor: all there, but with insect damage, a long closed tear diagonally across front, & any chips & edgewear; protected in new clear mylar cover Free! We are also offering a copy in much more collectible condition; please see our listing #023389. Our photos depict the exact book you will… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Vanguard Press, Inc., 1955. First Edition Later Printing 5th or later Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good+. An Irreverent Escapade,'' the novel that inspired all the movies & stage plays. Orig. published in 1955, this is the 34th printing. Hardcover octavo has matte black cloth-covered boards lettered in silver to spine & blindstamped to front board with the woman's bejeweled arm with cigarette holder; the same image is reproduced on the colorful pink/black/white DJ, which is clipped at bottom, price at top, of front flap. Book condition is Near Fine: exceptionally clean & unmarked, binding straight & secure. The DJ is VG+, with a noticeable small section missing at head of spine, & other tiny chips & rubbing all around; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover Free! We are also offering a reading copy in worse condition: please seen our listing 023126. Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock"… Read More

New York, New York: Stein and Day, 1966. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Very Good+. In this extremely hard-to-find & long out-of-print cookbook, one of the principal dancers in the New York City Ballet & (at the time) wife of George Balanchine offers a highly personalized collection of dancers' favorite recipes, along with backstage portraits, biographical information, & anecdotes about the dancers themselves & dance life in the company. In 424 pages with Index & photos throughout of dancers like Allegra Kent, Alicia Alonso, Margot Fonteyn, Edward Villella, Maria Tallchief, Melissa Heyden, Suzanne Farrell, Rudolf Nureyev, & Balanchine himself. A true FIRST EDITION, First Printing, this hardcover book with mustard-colored boards & beige linen-wrapped spine is in breathtakingly Fine condition: completely clean, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white with a whisper of tanning; NO foxing. NO writing, underlining, or highlighting; not ex-lib.… Read More

Arcade Publishing, 2014. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A "fans'-eye view" of the phenomenon that was Beatlemania since the iconic band first stepped of the plane from England on Feb 7th, 1964. This is a "generational & cultural memoir" based on hundreds of interviews with first-generation fans, like the author herself, in 310 pages with Index, Bibliography, & Notes, + 8 pages of photos in center. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 2014, both this hardcover book & DJ are in Fine condition: exceptionally clean & bright, binding straight & strong, hinges secure, pages white; NO tanning or foxing. Only flaw to book is old gift inscription to ffep; NO other writing, underlining, or highlighting; not ex-lib. The unclipped DJ is flawless, with NO fading or wear. Our photos depict he EXACT book you will receive from us--never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Dell, 1964. Paperback Original (PBO) . Mass Market Paperback. Good. Novel based on the "swinging, gear movie,'' in 156 pages with 8 pages of black & white photos. A paperback original (PBO), never published in hardcover, this is the First Edition, FIRST PRINTING from July 1964. Condition downgraded to Good due primarily to creasing to both covers & former owner's name & address in pen on first page; pages moderately tanned, commensurate with age. Binding secure, all pages intact. Nicely protected in mylar collector bag Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Signet/New American Library, 1978. First Paperback Edition . Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. Offers 99 separate quizzes to test your Beatle knowledge, with answers in back! In 154 pages, with 8 pages of black-and-white photos in center. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from August 1978, this mass market paperback is in Near Fine condition: feels never opened! Extremely minor edgewear, pages mildly tanned (heavier to inside covers & front matter) but completely unmarked. Light discoloration/soil to back cover. Binding is tight & square & uncreased. Nicely protected in new mylar collector bag FREE! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York: Universe Pub, 1993. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Benson, Harry. Photographic tribute to the Fab 4 as they embarked on their very first world tour in 1964, with text & images by the acclaimed photographer selected to accompany them around the world. In 128 pages, this is the First Edition, first printing hardcover from 1993, with black matte paper over boards & silver lettering to spine. Condition downgraded to Near Fine due to rubbing (shows up as white scrapes) to lower edges & at both ends of spine. Otherwise, book appears Brand New! Completely clean, binding tight & square, pages white. NO writing, highlighting or underlining; not ex-lib. The unclipped DJ is truly Fine, virtually flawless, & protected in new mylar cover to stay that way. Our photos depict he EXACT book you will receive from us--never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (PST);… Read More

New York, New York: Delacorte Press, 1971. First American Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Good+/Good+. Aldridge, Alan (Illustrator). Vol 2 of this highly collectible collection of lyrics to some of the Beatles' best songs, selected & illustrated with fantastic psychedelic drawings by the young British designer who was a friend of the group, Alan Aldridge, complemented by other full-color images contributed by a wide-range of artists, including Peter Max, David Hockney, Erte, Ronald Searle, & more (listed on back DJ). Drawings & lyrics are interspersed with some autobiographical comments obtained from the Beatles themselves, in which they offer insider interpretations of what they were thinking when they wrote the songs. 125 pages, with psychedelic images of the Fab 4 in full color by Peter Max gracing the endpapers. Orig. published in London in 1971, this is the FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, First Printing from 1971. Hardcover book has peach paper-covered boards with a crying flower in… Read More

New York, New York: Cowles, 1968. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. A wide array of 14 scholars, writers, & pop culture critics contributed essays to this book that explore the influence & significance of the Beatles, right when they were just becoming an explosive phenomena the likes of which the world had never seen. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1968, this hardcover book is in VG condition: exceptionally clean, binding tight & square, pages perfectly white. NO writing, highlighting or underlining; not ex-lib. Flaws: former owner's bookplate inside front cover. Rubbing/light spotting to top edge of front board only, a few tiny spots at bottom. Does not impact anything inside. The unclipped DJ is VG-, downgraded due to many small chips along top edge only. Otherwise, colors bright, very slight rubbing. Nicely protected in new mylar cover. . Our photos depict he EXACT book you will receive from us--never "stock" images of books we… Read More

New York, New York: Delacorte Press, 1971. First American Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fair/No Jacket. Aldridge, Alan (Illustrator). Vol 2 of this highly collectible collection of lyrics to some of the Beatles' best songs, selected & illustrated with fantastic psychedelic drawings by the young British designer who was a friend of the group, Alan Aldridge, complemented by other full-color images contributed by a wide-range of artists, including Peter Max, David Hockney, Erte, Ronald Searle, & more (listed on back DJ). Drawings & lyrics are interspersed with some autobiographical comments obtained from the Beatles themselves, in which they offer insider interpretations of what they were thinking when they wrote the songs. 125 pages, with psychedelic images of the Fab 4 in full color by Peter Max gracing the endpapers. Orig. published in London, this is the FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, First Printing from 1971. Hardcover book has glossy peach paper covered boards with a crying flower… Read More

Bath, England: Demsey Parr/Parragon, 2000. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine. Huge compendium of 600 photographs of the Fab Four selected from the archives of the British newspaper, the Daily Mail, including 200+ from newly discovered negatives never before printed! A FIRST EDITION,first printing from 2000, in 384 pages. Oversized hardcover has glossy decorative paper over boards. Condition is Near Fine: like new, but downgraded because of a split at heel of spine, covered with clear tape by former owner. Else, completely clean & bright, binding tight & square, hinges secure. pages white & unmarked. Our photos show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Pacific time (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Sorry: book is extremely heavy & cannot be shipped expedited or internally without preapproval of extra (at… Read More

Chicago/La Salle, Illinois: Open Court, 2006. First Edition First Printing . Soft cover. Very Good+. Vol. 25 in the "Popular Culture and Philosophy" series, this volume explores philosophical elements in the Beatles' lives & lyrics, relating them to the ideas of the great classical philosophers. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 2006, with 18 chapters in 301 pages with Index, Discography, Beatles Covers. Trade paperback book is in VG+ condition: completely clean & bright, but downgraded due to highlighted sentences here & there. Else, binding strong & straight, pages white. Not ex-lib. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (PST); Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: R.S.O. Publishing Inc./WB Music Corp., 1972. First Edition First Printing . Soft cover. Very Good. Songbook with musical scores designed to complement the album of the same name, in 64 pages with 8 pages of black-and-white photos in center. A First Edition, first printing from 1972, this oversized softcover is generally very clean, pages white with very minor tanning around edges, binding strong & straight. Minor edgewear all around. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (PST); Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Pocket Books, Inc., 1963. First Paperback . Mass Market Paperback. Very Good+. Orig. published in hardcover in 1952 & revised in 1958/1963, this is the FIRST Mass Market Paperback Edition, first printing from Pocket Books (Permabook edition M-5071), with orig. $.50 cover price. In 303 pages, with line drawings & illustrative footwork directions throughout. Condition is VG+: completely clean, pages slightly off-white, binding is secure & straight. Very minimal page tanning, commensurate with age, & slight edgewear. Nicely protected in FREE mylar collector bag.Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have. All orders processed before 2 pm Weekdays (PST) ship that same day; later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin: EMI Music Publishing/Hal Leonard. Soft cover. As New. Collection of 21 songs arranged for piano, vocal & guitar, with lyrics. 134 pp. Just removed from storage where it has been packed since bought Brand New, this oversized softcover 4to is in AS NEW condition: completely clean, binding strong & straight, pages white. Virtually flawless! Our photos show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays(PST); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day. 0

New York, New York: Pomegranate, 2009. First Thus . Soft cover. Fine/Fine. Gorey, Edward. A screenplay that is "little known & never produced,'' featuring the first appearance of the Black Doll. Orig. published by Gotham in 1973, this is the First Printing of the 2009 posthumous reprint from Pomegranate, containing the original screenplay with a Foreword by Gotham's Andreas L. Brown & the transcript of an interview with Gorey by Annie Nocenti where he discusses the writing of this book. In 71 pages + list of other titles from publisher in rear. Nearly square hardcover octavo has matte black cloth-covered boards blindstamped with an image of the black doll to front & silver lettering to spine. Condition of both book & DJ is Fine: just removed from our personal shelves it has been since purchased Brand New! Completely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages white & unmarked, corners crisp, colors vivid with no fading. The unclipped DJ is equally… Read More