Philosophy, Spirituality, Religion from Louise Aird

This is a very handsome copy of The Spanish Inquisition: A Historical Revision, by the British historian Henry Kamen, who is an expert on the subject. In it, he dispels many of the myths and misconceptions about what happened during that dark time; he argues that there was less persecution and violence than we think. This book was first published in… Read more about this item

This is a mint-condition copy of The Red and The Black, A Chronicle of the 19th Century, the brilliant novel written in 1830 by the great French author Stendhal (Henri Beyle). It is a social satire, and psychological novel, about the ambitious, social-climbing, manipulative Julian Sorel, who becomes the pawn of the ruthless people around him. This copy was published by… Read more about this item

The is a mint-condition copy of the Folio Society's version of St Joan of Arc, the superb biography of the saint written by the British author Vita Sackville-West (1892-1962). On gorgeous paper, with lots of maps and letters and illustrated with woodcuts by the English artist Chris Daunt. The book comes in a slipcase which has a little wear. But the book… Read more about this item

The Holy Sinner is the last book written (in 1951) by the German writer and Nobel Laureate Thomas Mann (1975-1955). It explores the origins of evil, original sin, and evil's connection with magic. This is the first American edition, also dated 1951. 336 pages. Dark blue boards with the title impressed on the cover and gold lettering on spine. The original owner signed… Read more about this item

This is one of a limited-edition run of a commissioned book, of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, the book of poetry attributed to the 'astronomer poet' of Persia, who died in 1131. It uses the translation of Edward FitzGerald (1809-1883). The book may have been created c 2010. According to a statement in the book, it was created by Mohammadi Hosseinpour… Read more about this item

This is a near-perfect copy of The Book of Tea: A Japanese Harmony of Art, Culture and the Simple Life, written in 1906 by the Japanese scholar Okakura Kakuzo (1863-1913). It is the earliest English-language account of Zen Buddhism and its relation to the arts. Okakura's view was that "tea is more than an idealization of the form of drinking;… Read more about this item

This is a first edition, first printing, of Peony, by the American writer Pearl S Buck (1892-1973) who, in 1938, became the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Upon its publishing, it was simply title 'Peony'. In later editions, it was released as Peony, a Novel of China and as The Bondmaid. It was published in 1948… Read more about this item

This is a first edition of The Message to the Planet, by the British writer Iris Murdoch (1919-1999). It was her 24th novel and was published in 1989. From the publisher: For years, Alfred Ludens has pursued mathematician and philosopher Marcus Vallar in the belief that he possesses a profound metaphysical formula, a missing link of great significance to… Read more about this item

This is a stated first edition of Monsignor Quixote, the 1982 novel by the British author Graham Greene. It is his take on Don Quixote, and is about Communism, dictatorship and the Catholic religion (he was a fervent Catholic). 232 pages. It does not appear to have been read, or even opened.It is in mint condition.

This is the January 1992 issue of Harper's Magazine. See Table of Contents Scan Who and What is American Bush and the Israel Lobby Retreat to Mepkin Abbey David Updike & His Multi-Racial Son 82 Pages The original mailing label is on the cover. The Double Acrostic was completed. The paper has yellowed. But this magazine was not read; all of the subscription covers are still in… Read more about this item

This is the souvenir brochure and libretto from the original London production (August 1972) of Jesus Christ Superstar, which ran at the Palace Theatre and starred Steve Alder, Colm Wilkinson and Anna MacLeod. 8 1/2" x 11 1/4". 28 pages plus covers and including a fold-out centre spread. The back cover has a couple of scuff marks. The front cover has a couple… Read more about this item

This is a very nice copy of Kim, the classic tale by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1901. It is set in the imperialistic world; a masculine world dominated by travel, trade and adventure, and strict divisions between white and non-white. It is about the relationship between Kim, a white man born in India, and an old ascetic priest, a… Read more about this item

This is a first edition of The Inside of the Cup, the best-selling 1913 novel about poverty that sparked a nationwide debate about the role of Christianity and religion in daily life. It was written by the American author Winston Churchill (1871-1947) who, at the time, was more famous than the Winston Churchill the politician, who was also a writer.… Read more about this item

This is a matched pair of hymns, published in 1955: Whither Thou Goest and The Bible Tells Me So. Both are in excellent condition. I'm also including Great Revival Hymns, a 50-page booklet of religious songs. It is undated, but it is clearly very old. See scan for contents. It's a little frail but perfectly usable. Note: I have lots of vintage sheet music listed… Read more about this item

This is three vintage pieces of religious music. 1. Heis a song about God, written in 1954 by Jack Richards, with lyrics by Richard Mullan. in 1954. The first recording to be released was by Al Hibbler, whose version reached No. 4 on Billboard's chart of Best Sellers in Stores, No. 7 on Billboard's Top 100, No. 7 on Billboard's chart of… Read more about this item

1. This is Favorite Hymns to Play and Sing for Church, School, Home, a 60-page collection of 38 hymns collected by the Canadian music educator John Ferris Loth. It is undated, but the last hymn is God Save the King, and Loth started working for the Waterloo Music Co in 1942, so it's likely from the early 40s. See scan of first… Read more about this item

This is a collection of five early novels by the great American writer Gore Vidal (1925-2012). It is a stated first edition, published in 1979 for the British market (bought in the UK). The books are Williwaw--his first novel, published in 1946. It is a drama about war, maritime adventure and murder. The City and the Pillar--his third novel, published in 1948. It is… Read more about this item

Vanity Fair October 2012 Cover: Katie Holmes See Table of Contents Scans 272 Pages Excellent condition. Minor wear.

This book is undated, but it was published to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the publication of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, so it would be 2016. James Joyce was an Irish novelist, short story writer, poet, teacher, and literary critic who is regarded as one of the most important writers of the 20th… Read more about this item

In This House of Brede is a 1969 novel by the British novelist Rumer Godden (1907-1998).It is a serious portrait of religious life that centers on Philippa Talbot, a highly successful professional woman who leaves her comfortable life among the London elite to join a cloistered Benedictine community of contemplative nuns, at England's Brede Abbey. It was… Read more about this item