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New York: Arbor House, 1987. First printing. Hardcover. Fine/fine. 290pp, blue cover w/black quarter cloth, blindstamped leaf on cover, gold lettering on spine. Dj w/clear plastic cover; author photo is Effinger wearing Arab headgear. BOLDLY SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR TO Christopher Erhard on title page. George Alec Effinger (January 10, 1947 April 27, 2002) was an American science fiction author, born in Cleveland, Ohio. Westwood Associates created a video game based on the book and Christopher Erhard designed and produced many of their sci-fi games, including "Circuit's Edge." In the inscription Effinger thanks him: "To Christopher Erhard, who's helping me to see these degenerates--George Alec Effinger." A rare and beautiful association copy of novel, set in a decadent Arab ghetto.

272pp, dj is sunned on spine and left edge of front cover with slight chipping at spine top, clear mylar covering. Revised edition of the 1966 classic book on bathroom design. Photos and illustrations. Novel approach includes chapters such as Social and Psychological Aspects of Elimination, Design Criteria For Urination. Informative and amusing. Book is in unread condition.

227pp, Taffanel & Gaubert Complete Flute Method in Eight Parts. This 1996 reprint of the 1923 two volume method combines both volumes in one. Volume 1: I General Technique. II Ornaments. III. Tonguing. Volume 2: IV. Daily Exercises. V. Progressive Studies. VI. Twelve Studies for Virtuosity. VII. Style. VIII. Difficult Passages. The text is in French, English, German and Italian. Includes original clear dustjacket; purchased in the Royal Conservatory of Music bookshop in Toronto. Book is in as-new condition. Rare.

184 pp, 9 x 12 inches. First edition/first printing. The "most comprehensive and enlightening book on Chet Atkins ever published," from the introduction.Over sixty guitars from Atkins's collection, starting with his first acoustic up through the Gretsch, D'Angelico and Gibson models including prototypes. Atkins discusses each guitar in detail and describes his musical journey, while showing a deep technical knowledge of guitars and electronics. Amazing journey through the life and guitars of one of the finest instrumentalists in the history of popular music. Out of print and rare. Very slight wear at base of spine, otherwise would be rated Fine. Ultimate gift for the Atkins fan.