Search Results: Authors starting with T from Astro Trader Books

[TAMARA JENKINS]. PRIVATE LIFE. SCREENPLAY. Netflix Studios, Los Angeles, California, 2018. Softcover. First Edition. Condition: Very Good+. Appears unread, with mild shelf wear, mild creases to corners, pages are clean, bright and binding tight. In the movie studio's original printed glossy black wrappers. Directed and written by Tamara Jenkins, starring Paul Giamatti, Kathryn Hahn, and Gabrielle Reed. FYC for Oscar nomination of Best Original Screenplay. Modern dramedy, screenplay collectible. 121 pgs. 8vo.

[TERRY CARR]. EDITOR. THE OTHERS. ANTHOLOGY. Fawcett Gold Medal, New York, 1969. Fawcett # R2044 with the original 60 cents price on the cover. First Edition. Condition: Near Fine. Appears unread, with micro-chips, creases to covers and extremities typical of vintage paperbacks of this age, pages are clean, bright and binding tight. In the original black wrappers, colors are still vibrant with much of the original gloss still present. Signed and dated November 22, 1980 on the title page by editor Terry Carr. Scarce anthology with rare short stories from Philip K. Dick, Robert A. Heinlein, Daphne du Maurier, R. A. Lafferty, Damon Knight, Ray Nelson and Richard Matheson. One of Terry Carr's earliest anthologies. As of this writing, this is the only known signed copy on the market of this title by editor Terry Carr. Classic Sci-Fi and scarce signed anthology collectible. 192 pgs. 16mo

[THEODORE STURGEON]. A WAY HOME. Pyramid Giant, New York, 1956. First Edition, First printing. True first edition Pyramid #G184 with the original 35 cent price on the cover. Condition: VG+. Appears barely read, a touch of crinkle on spine, scuff to upper right edge of front cover, trivial soiling to rear panel not affecting text, micro-chips on spine edges, reading crease, else pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight. A collection of nine stories with many from the Golden Age of Science Fiction and several stories first featured in the 1940s in the pulp magazine Astounding Science Fiction. Cover art by Mel Hunter. Science fiction collection vintage paperback original first edition, collectible. 192 pgs. 16mo.

[PAUL THEROUX]. PICTURE PALACE. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, New York, 1978. First Edition, Second printing. Book Condition: Fine. Appears unread, in original publishers black cloth with titles stamped in silver on the cover and spine, pages are clean, bright and binding tight. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Not price clipped with the original price of $9.95 on the first inner flap, micro-chips, creases to extremities, one inch chip on upper right of rear panel typical of vintage dust jackets of this age. Signed and inscribed on the ffep by author Paul Theroux. Author of the later 1981 novel The Mosquito Coast and is currently in film production for a new web-series remake of the same name starring the author's nephew, actor Justin Theroux. Classic modern first, signed rare collectible. 359 pgs. 8vo.

[JAMES THURBER]. THE THURBER CARNIVAL. Harper & Brothers, New York, 1945. First Edition. Book Condition: Very Good. With mild shelf wear, a few one centimeter micro-stain(s) to outer first few page edges, minor rubbing on corner edges and head/tail of spine typical of vintage books of this age, otherwise barely read, pages are clean, bright, unmarked, and binding tight. First Edition points met from Bowden {A15a} State B / 2nd State, page 348 caption "Home" also confirmed in Bowden by Mrs. Helen Thurber, page 300, line 2 "get", page 349 "Answer the Phone" dropped below baseline by 1mm, page 216 crescent above thigh of dog present and many other First Edition points met. Dust Jacket Condition: Good / Fair. Scarce dust jacket in any condition, one inch chips to spine/tail and chips to outer edge extremities, mild soiling to covers, mild sun to spine, jacket is unclipped, unrestored and fully intact. Front cover on off-white, rear cover and inner flaps intact at all folds, all seven quotations / blurbs… Read More

[HENRY TOBIAS]. MUSIC IN MY HEART AND BORSCHT IN MY BLOOD. (SIGNED ASSOCIATION COPY). Hippocrene, New York, 1987. First Edition. Condition: Fine. Appears unread, pages are clean and binding tight. Dust jacket is unclipped with very light edge wear. Scarce signature, drawing, dated with inscription to the manager of Jazz singer Nancy Wilson; "To Devra Hall [Levy], Read, laugh and enjoy. Best wishes, Henry Tobias". Devra Hall Levy was the wife of John Levy who managed jazz greats such as Nancy Wilson, Herbie Hancock, Julian Edwin "Cannonball" Adderley and many more jazz musicians. Devra Hall was the daughter of the world famous guitarist Jim Hall. Henry Tobias was the youngest brother of the three Tobias Brothers music songwriters who worked with or wrote songs for Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dinah Shore, Billie Holiday, Gene Autry, Nat King Cole and many others musicians of the time from the early 1920's to the mid 20th Century. Rare autograph of an autobiography from a member of the Tobias… Read More

DAVID TOMA. TOMA #2: THE AIRPORT AFFAIR. SIGNED & INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. Dell Publishing, New York, 1975. First Edition, First Printing. Dell # 4604. Condition: Near Fine. With mild shelf wear and micro chips to extremities typical of vintage paperback books of this age, otherwise appears unread, pages are clean and binding tight. In remarkable condition for a 43 + years paperback! Signed & warmly inscribed by David Toma, on October 20, 1975 to Art Ronnie, movie publicist, "Toma" ,a true real life detective who inspired the 70's TV show Mafia crime drama of the same name starring Tony Musante and Susan Strasberg. As of this writing today this is the only known signed copy of this book on the market. Extremely scarce TV Tie-in pulp fiction based on a real life detective about 70's crime, association copy, highly collectible.16mo. 190 pgs.

[TONY KUSHNER, DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN]. LINCOLN. Dreamworks Pictures / Twentieth Century Fox, Los Angeles, CA., 2012. First Edition. Condition Fine. Appears unread, pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Winner of the 2013 Oscar for Best Actor to Daniel Day Lewis. Nominated for twelve Academy Awards including Best Director and Best Picture.FYC screenplay for the Academy Awards and first time publication in book form.Screenplay by Tony Kushner, nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay,based on the historical biography by Pulitzer Prize winner Doris Kearns Goodwin's titled Team of Rivals. Historical drama cinema, screenplay collectible. 126 pgs. 8vo.

[DON TRACY]. RELUCTANT REBEL. Pocket Books, New York, 1968. First Edition, First printing. True first edition PB#75292 with the original 75 cent price on the cover. Condition: VG+. Appears unread, spine slant, micro-chips, micro-creases to extremities typical of vintage paperbacks of this age, pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight. Historical / romance fiction novel written by overlooked pulp fiction writer Don Tracy. Vintage paperback original first edition, uncommon collectible. 184 pgs. 16mo.

ROBERT TRAVER. ANATOMY OF A MURDER. Dell Publishing, New York, 1959. First Edition, First Printing. Dell # F75 with the original 50 cents cover price. True First Edition in paperback. Condition: Very Good +. With a very few micro chips to edges, mild creases, light soiling on upper back cover typical of pulp fiction books of this age, otherwise unmarked, appears unread, pages are clean and binding tight. Barely noticeable clear tape left on ffep endpaper but no tears, possibly for book plate. Original gloss on black wraps is still present and strong with vibrant colors of the cover art and type. A about fine copy. Classic paperback movie tie-in of the same name starring James Stewart and directed by Otto Preminger, very collectible. Cover art by Robert McGinnis. 512 pgs

[PETER ELLIS]. THE DESTROYERS OF LAN-KERN. Methuen, London, 1983 (1982). First edition, First printing. Condition: Near Fine. Appears unread, a few micro-chips to extremities, pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight. Peter Tremayne is the pseudonym of writer Peter Ellis. Second book in the Lan-Kern trilogy saga. Cover art by Tim White. Modern fantasy vintage paperback original, uncommon collectible. 184 pgs. 16mo.

[SELINA ABRAHAM TREYNOR]. BLAIR TREYNOR (PSEUDONYM). SILVER DOLL. Dell Publishing Co., 1954, New York. First Edition. True first edition in paperback form Dell #762 with the original price of 25 cents on the front cover. Appears lightly read, some trivial light soiling, creases to covers, rubbing on spine, micro-chips to extremities typical of pulp fiction paperbacks of this age, pages are clean and binding tight. Scarce signed and inscribed presentation copy by author Blair Treynor pseudonym of Selina Abraham Treynor. Author of four known pulp fiction novels; She Ate Her Cake, Widow's Pique and If You Should Ever Need Me. Many professional female writers of the day often wrote under masculine name pseudonyms and of this writing this is the only known signed book by the author on the market. GGA cover art by Stanley Borack. First edition pulp fiction vintage paperback, signed rare collectible.

[EDWIN CHARLES TUBB]. MELOME. THE DUMAREST OF TERRA #28. , DAW Books, New York, 1983. First Edition, First printing. True first edition Daw #534, UE1831 with the original $2.25 price on the cover. Condition: Near Fine. Appears unread, edge wear, faint creases to spine, micro-chips to extremities, else pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight. Features protagonist Earl Dumarest, this is the 28th book in the 33-volume series Dumarest of Terra saga. Cover art by Vincent Di Fate. Science fiction series from a major author, collectible. 160 pgs. 16mo.

[EDWIN CHARLES TUBB]. S.T.A.R. FLIGHT. Paperback Library, New York, 1969. First Edition. True first edition Paperback Library #62-009 with the original price of 50 cents. Condition: Near Fine. Appears unread, colors on cover wraps are punchy and vibrant with much of the original gloss, creases to spine, else pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight. Science fiction novel from a major author, uncommon collectible. 144 pgs. 16mo.

[VICKERY TURNER] SIGNED & INSCRIBED ASSOCIATION COPY. DELICATE MATTERS. Little Brown & Co., Great Britain, 1995. Reprint. Condition: Fine / Near Fine. Appears unread, pages are clean and binding tight. Dust jacket is unclipped and near fine with a few micro-chips to edges and trivial soiling to covers. Signed, inscribed and dated to actor David Graham by author and actress Vickery Turner, "To David, Love from Vickery, June 1995." David Graham was the actor most known as Dalek in the science fiction TV series Doctor Who and Thunderbirds during the 1960's and as the "Big Brother" voiceover for the one of the most famous Super Bowl ads. ever, the Apple Macintosh computer commercial "1984" by director Ridley Scott broadcasted nationwide on TV on January 22, 1984 for Super Bowl XVIII. Original bookplate of David Graham on pastedown.Vickery Turner was married to actor Warren Oates and starred in several TV shows and feature films including Crooks and Coronets (1969) where she met Warren Oates. Cover art… Read More

[VICKERY TURNER]. SIGNED & INSCRIBED ASSOCIATION COPY. FOCUSING. Victor Gollancz, London, 1984. First Edition. Book Condition: Fine / Near Fine. Appears unread, pages are clean, bright and binding tight. No foxing or tears to pages. Dust jacket condition: Near Fine. Jacket is unclipped with mild shelf wear and a few trivial soiling specks on the covers. Not a reprint, not a facsimile autograph, not Ex-library and not remainder marked. Overall a about fine copy. Signed and inscribed to David Graham by author and actress Vickery Turner. David Graham was the actor most known as "Dalek" in the science fiction TV series Doctor Who during the 1960's and as the "Big Brother" voiceover for the famous Apple Macintosh computer commercial "1984" by director Ridley Scott broadcasted January 22, 1984 for Super Bowl XVIII. The author's first novel, a mystery about the search for a long lost relative. Vickery Turner was a British actress, theater director and novelist who was married to actor Warren Oates who… Read More