Search Results: Authors starting with C from Peter Austern & Co. Books & Ephemera / Brooklyn Books

NY: Rand McNally & Company, 1929. Book. Illus. by with Photos . Very Good. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition. The most popular radio program during the heyday of radio in America..

New York: Threshold Editions, 2011. Book. Illus. by With Photos. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Limited Edition. 8vo - over 7¾. The book describes Cain's story while exploring various issues from poverty and wealth, the segregated South, his wife Gloria, and his battles with cancer. Cain talks about business experience with Coca-Cola Co., Pillsbury, Burger King, and Godfather's Pizza. Cain also details what the first 90 days of a hypothetical Herman Cain presidential administration would look like. In this memoir, Cain "describes his past and present . . . and the future he is determined to create, a future that will put our country back on track. His message resonates because he describes the American reality, and his down-to-earth personal tale of hope and hard work is both unforgettable and inspirational. A limited 1st printing. .

NY: Grosset and Dunlap, 1932. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Early vintage printing, probably from 1941, Former owner's signature else an excellent hardcover book in a very good dustjacket. Famous account of a poor farmer in the rural South during the Great Depression..

NY: Random House, 1994. Book. As New. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. "Character is destiny," wrote Heraclitus- and in this collection of four unforgettable stories, we meet people struggling to understand themselves and the unexpected turns their lives have taken. In "Accountant," a quintessential company man becomes obsessed with the phenomenal success of a reckless childhood friend. "Batorsag and Szerelem" tells the story of a boy's fascination with the mysterious life and invented language of his brother, a math prodigy. In "City of Broken Hearts," a divorced father tries to fathom the patterns of modern relationships. And in "The Palace Thief," a history teacher at an exclusive boarding school reflects on the vicissitudes of a lifetime connection with a student scoundrel. A remarkable achievement by one of America's finest writers, this brilliant volume reveals the moments of insight that illuminate everyday lives. .

Scrapbook. Very Good. Hardcover. Unusual 1920s scrapbook - 11" x 9" album with pages of advertisements for a single business company and illustrations for Capitol bldgs. in 46 States - cover has a brilliantly colored, art-deco patterned design. A blend commerce & facts - the ads show illustrations of 46 Capitol buildings, with construction history, at top of each page - the address for the Downing Mortuary in Wichita, Kansas is at bottom of page -- note a 5-digit phone number & the border of 1920s cars. In nice condition. Domestic s/h $15..

New York: Reader's Digest Association, 1957. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed By Truman Capote. 1st Edition. Volume Two, the spring 1957 offerings from Reader's Digest. For the Truman Capote completist. This signed Truman Capote Reader's Digest book is one of a kind..

NY: Knopf, 1998. Book. As New. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. The year is 1837 and ex-convict Jack Maggs has returned illegally to London from Australia. Installing himself in the household of a genteel grocer, he attracts the attention of a cross-section of society. Saucy Mercy Larkin wants him for a mate. Writer Tobias Oates wants to possess his soul through hypnosis. Maggs, a figure both frightening and mysteriously compelling, is so in thrall to the notion of a gentlemanly class that he's risked his life to come back to his torturers. His task is to shed his false consciousness and understand that his true destiny lies in Australia. .

NY: Philomel Books, 1995. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). A near fine condition board book, signed by Eric Carle. "A beautifully executed work for the very young that satisfies the needs of both visually handicapped and sighted children without losing its artistic integrity." -The Horn Book, starred review. "Both sighted and blind children will follow the action with ease . . . Visually and verbally, this is a winner." .

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1940. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 8vo.. Early printing of this American Classic of self-help & people skills originally published in 1937 and still relied upon today. Neat owner's signature on the front pastedown. Totally presentable original dust jacket. Occasional underlining here and there. .

Photographic Image. Very Good. Hardcover. 1949-1956. --'FRED CARR'S MOVING & TRUCKING CO.' PHOTO/SCRAPBOOK-- (48) SNAPSHOTS/ inscriptions/ advertisements/ cards/ company papers, reports, letterheads+++. 'Carr's Ohio Moving & Trucking Company' Photo album/Scrapbook tells a great story of a Midwest entrepreneur after WW2 in photos, business ephemera, news stories and advertising. Photos and ephemera from Carr's "77 Pick Up and Delivery Service" shows the Middletown, Ohio company's progress from its opening days. Originally named 'Carr's Moving and Storage' (a caption shows Fred Carr bought a building to sell new & used furniture), Carr eventually became a franchisee of North American Van Lines. This scrapbook's documentation ends in 1956, with no mention of what happened thereafter. 1949-1956 Photo Album/Scrapbook - post & string bound, clean and tight, measures 10" x 13". Most pages repaired at post-holes; front edges… Read More

New Jersey: August Press, 1994. Book. Near Fine. Trade Paperback. Inscribed By Richard Carter. 1st Edition. inscribed to Phyl [Phyllis] Garland, editor at Ebony Magazine..

Chicago: Zondervan Publshing House, 1975. Book. Illus. by With Photos. Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾. 1975, 1st edition. Book & jacket in good conditionlse book & jacket in nice condition..

NY: HarperCollins, 1997. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾. 1997, Inscribed 1st edition. He was the "Man in Black," a country music legend, and the quintessential American troubadour. He was an icon of rugged individualism who had been to hell and back, telling the tale as never before. In his unforgettable autobiography, Johnny Cash tells the truth about the highs and lows, the struggles and hard-won triumphs, and the people who shaped him. In his own words, Cash set the record straight -- and dispelled a few myths -- as he looked unsparingly at his remarkable life: from the joys of his boyhood in Dyess, Arkansas to superstardom in Nashville, Tennessee, the road of Cash's life has been anything but smooth. Cash writes of the thrill of playing with Elvis, the comfort of praying with Billy Graham; of his battles with addiction and of the devotion of his wife, June; of his gratitude for life, and of his thoughts on what the afterlife may… Read More

2001. Ephemera. Illus. by Illustated. Fine. No Binding. Signed by Author(s). July 26, 2001. Certificate of 'RECOGNITION'. SIGNED by FIDEL CASTRO. Large and graphic, this award (written in Spanish) was awarded to Danais Lima Gomez, for his 'excellent work' doing social work/public service in Havana's barrios and acknowledging the anniversary of the Cuban Revolution in 2001 -- 26 de Julio del 2001, Ciudad de La Habana and "Ano de la Revolucion Victoriosa en el Neuvo Milenio"-- a patriotic description of Cuba's Independence Day, July 26th, and the July Movement of the Cuban Revolution. Castro spearheaded the popular revolution that overthrew Cuban then dictator Fulgencio Batista. From 1959-2008, Castro served as Cuba's president and revolutionary leader. Signed by FIDEL CASTRO in bold, blue ink-- next to design-photograph of a large, carved statue of a strong worker holding a small, dependent child. Certificate: 16.75" x 11.5", full color printing and… Read More

Photographic Image. Very Good. Hardcover. (66) PHOTOs: American soldiers/ army bases & sites/ river boats/ Vietnamese kids & young women/ food markets & animals/ Kathy's head shot/+++++  Letters show life in the 1960s for young people living in California, open relationships, guys who get drafted into the army & to Viet Nam-- written by working class kids from east of San Francisco. Richard and friend get drafted (Richard to Vietnam, his friend to Germany). A 3rd man, Danny, is back home and wastes no time putting moves on Richard's girl, Kathy. Their lives get messy-- Kathy's best friend, Anna, has a crush on Danny and jealously watches him drift towards Kathy, (Richard's girlfriend) -- she retaliates by putting moves on Richard in letters she sends him in Vietnam. Kathy, turning 18, faces the prosaic problems of life--school, exams, part-time waitressing, health issues, bad haircuts/hair color, achy feet, and a family drama: watching her mom start drinking after… Read More

Book. Very Good. No Binding. signed. 1939. Original textile art. -- 'A CHEERFUL KITCHEN'-- SIGNED 'CGG'. Framed In original burlwood frame, 17"x 21"; original textile, matted under glass, measures 11"x14". Handmade art, probably by a woman, with initials 'CGG' inked at bottom right-corner. A fine example of domestic African-Americana art. An inked homily describes the scene-- A Cheerful Kitchen-- Bright and Gay--- Will Make All Troubles-- Fade Away -- 1939, CGG. Art textile shows two domestic Black workers, a cook and manservant, busy in a country kitchen. Made of fabrics sewn on linen, crayon and pencil-- in shades of peach, pink, gold, cream, black and brown. From estate of Eric Carlson, a professional dealer of 19th-20th century French and American prints and drawings and a university professor of art history at SUNY-Purchase In excellent condition-- one corner of original burlwood frame is dented. Domestic s&h $50.

Photographic Image. Very Good. No Binding. In August 1948 Captain Strom was selected to be one of 19 USAF Catholic fliers & WAFs to participate in the first bi-annual International Pilgrimage of Airmen. Representing Argentina, Brazil, Belgium, France, Holland, England, and the US, they gathered to attend ceremonies at the Lourdes memorial to fliers killed during world war 2. In the 5 page, typed single spaced letter to mom& dad, Capt. Strom describes the event - the people, the feelings, the humor, the drama, the pomp; and along with 100 snaphshots, magazine feature & other items, we get to experience Charles Strom's exhilaration at participating in this first ever Allied aviators memorial event..

New York: Random House, 1967. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Chayefsky's 'The Latent Heterosexual' is about a gay middle aged novelist who has a hit, gets married for tax purposes, and finds himself enjoying the straight life. Chayefsky would not allow the work to be produced on Broadway, opting instead to open it at the Dallas Theater Center. It opened there to critical acclaim, with Zero Mostel and Jules Munshin starring, and Burgess Meredith directing. .

Poster. Good. No Binding. This is an Original FBI wanted poster. This is wanted flyer 624, Milton Xiscatti-Michel. It was issued May 5th, 2001. Heavy wrinkles, tape repaired tears and staining. It measures 12 3/4" long by 8 1/2" wide Milton Xiscatti-Michel is charged in U.S. District Court in Baltimore with 31 counts of shipping child pornography to the United States by computer. He is accused of having taken the pictures of children ages 6 to 11 after he told their parents he was a scout for a worldwide modeling company. A squad of seven FBI and Customs agents had gone to Paraguay to investigate the case after an FBI agent in Maryland, Michael DuBois, noticed pornographic pictures Xiscatti-Michel had allegedly posted on an Internet news group. He is accused of persuading impoverished parents to let their young daughters model for him, telling them they could become Argentine models. The girls were promised about $250 to pose unclothed for photographs..

Ephemera. Good. No Binding. ??????? ??? ??? ?? ?? ???? ????? --TEXTILE ARMBAND-- PROPAGANDA CHINESE COMMUNIST-- Stenciled lettering on cotton, armband edges and ends are sewn. Loosely translated, this armband declares the wearer to be a Defender of Mao Zedong, and a member of Rebel Team of the Revolutionary Committee of Logistics Personnel of Shanghai Secondary School. China's Cultural Revolution, c.1966-1976, was a social/political movement-- when Mao Zedong, Chairman of the ruling Communist Party, initiated revolutionary cadres to reinforce his strict communist dogma used to obliterate capitalism, Confucianism, and traditional Chinese family culture. In nice condition. .