from Peter Austern & Co. Books & Ephemera / Brooklyn Books

Magazine. Very Good. Printed Wrapper. (1999-2001. (5) ISSUES of 'LIFE SUCKS DIE'-- a 'zine out of Minneapolis with a short run of 8 issues. This 'zine from Minneapolis brims with narratives-- on 'old school' hip-hop music, art & culture/ science-fiction/ love, sex, romance & relationships. Color magazine photos of musicians/ nude guys, gals & erotica/ graffiti-tagged walls/ drawings. One… Read more

Magazine. Illus. by Color Pics, Graphics & Stories-- Graffiti-Tagged Trains & Walls. Good. Printed Wrapper. 1994-2004. (4) 'zine issues from Europe-- filled with color magazine pics, graphics & narratives. In very nice collectible condition. 1994. 'THE REAL STATE!'-- 'the international underground arts & music magazine'- color glossy photos. Truth Soldiers, Rampage UK, DJ Pogo, 'Rap Reviews' by Neka, and… Read more

Ephemera. As New. Hardcover. 3-Ring Binder. 1970-1981 --'POSTAGE STAMPS of ISRAEL'-- approximate total of (200+) Stamps. In MINT CONDITION. (200+) ISRAELI STAMPS-- handsomely illustrated phillatic designs in a 3-ring Binder-- (33) leaves imprinted with dates & subjects; created specifically to collect 'Israel Postal Issues'. 'POSTAGE STAMPS OF ISRAEL'-- Nature reserve/ World Yachting Championship/ Aircraft/ Exodus of Iraqi Jews… Read more

Comic. Near Fine. Hardcover. ALBUM BINDER of c1979 'ANNIE' COMIC STRIP PANELS -- drawn by artist Leonard Starr. Compiled in promotional 1970s 3-ring Burger King binder. Approx. 850-900 strips. 200 pp. 'Little Orphan Annie' was originally created by Harold Gray in 1924; it was seen in national newspapers for 50 years. The original strip was named for a poem… Read more

NY: The Third Press, 1970. Book. Good. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 1970. 1st Edition, 1st printing. 'VERDICT'-- SIGNED/INSCRIBED by VERNA SADOCK, illustration-artist of 200+'on-the-spot' sketches made at the notorious court-case called 'The Trial of the Chicago 8'. Words by Joseph Okpaku, African-American dramatist and publisher-owner of 'The Third Press'. VERNA SADOCK, an independent graphic artist, traveled daily… Read more

Detroit: A. M. Margraf and Co., 1929. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 'Today's impossible may be the possible of the wiser man's tomorrow' - Dr. Waddington, M.D. 1929. 3rd Edition. [science, physical therapy] -"PRACTICAL INDEX to ELECTRO and PHOTO THERAPY'- Inscribed by JOSEPH E.G. WADDINGTON, M.D. Hardcover book has a burgundy colored cloth cover, 5.5"x 7.5".… Read more

Scrapbook. Good. Hardcover. Paul Quin's book, c1963. Approx 9x11 inches, 12 pages..

Joliet, IL: The P. F. Volland Company, 1932. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾. Hardcover. Signed 1st edition byJohnny Gruelle. 8vo. Housed in a protective box...

NY: Random House , 1967. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 1967, early printing. Signed, inscribed in red ink by Dr. Seuss. 'The Cat in the Hat Song Book' is classic Seuss - fun poetry, gorgeous colors. 19 new Seuss-Songs; piano score & guitar chords by Eugene Poddany. "Written by the Dokkulous Doctor for Young, New Singers… Read more

General Motors, 1954. Brochure. Good. No Binding. 8vo - over 7¾. Overview of historic GM vehicles from 1903 to 1954 made to commemorate the production of GM's 50 millionth vehicle in the United States. This booklet covers the early development of the car and truck divisions of GM. The brochure proved so popular GM still proudly exhibits it online. Light… Read more

N.P.: N.P., 1941. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 4to - over 9¾. 9" x 12" hinged, shellacked plywood boards. 4" x 7" manually embossed aluminum plate depicting a steam engine, mounted on the front cover. Book begins with an outline table of contents, and finishes with an index. 47 one-side pages. Written in ink, in a juvenile cursive… Read more

Paris: Librairie Hachette & Co., 1909. Periodical. Illus. by Illustrated. Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. A hardbound annual journal for the year 1908-1909. Fact, fiction, great illustrations, fantasy, games...A classic periodical for the adolescent age, from the post Gilded Age. Uniformly toned text block. two pages loose and laid in at their proper spot..

U.S.A.: Harry N. Abrams, 1999. Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. The discoveries and inventions of physicists in this century have revolutionized modern life. One hundred years ago, scientists questioned the very existence of atoms and knew almost nothing about the cosmos. Today, physicists can arrange individual atoms on a surface and make an image of the result, and have… Read more

Book. Illus. by Reinhardt. Very Good. No Binding. A split leather artist's portfolio, 18 x 22 inches. Circa 1960's. Included are 24 original sketches on a variety of poster board stock; in color and in black and white. Illustrations of mid century modern furniture, men's fashion, and women's fashion. A professional portfolio. Overall illustrations are in very… Read more

NY: Landmark Press, 1980. Book. Illus. by Ira Moskowitz. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by I.B. Singer, Ira Moskowitz. Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall. Folio size, approx.19x13 inches. One of 250 author signed copies printed on Arches paper. A separate suite of 24 etchings are each signed by Ira Moskowitz. Pages are unbound as loose sheets… Read more

Amsterdam, 1935. Journal. Very Good. Soft cover. Very many tipped in color plates. Photography, illustration and literature in Dutch. Foxing on several pages..