Search Results: Titles starting with A from Hopkins Books

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Henry Holt. This is the revised 1997 edition, with an additional five essays added in by the author that were not included in the previous 1996 edition. David Slyvester is the author on major works on Moore, Magritte, and Giiacometti. In this book, Sylvester surveys the leading modern artists of the 20th century, offering a brilliant and often witty retrospective on several art movements and the leading proponents of each. This copy shows very little wear, the dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. There is a faint impression of a former price on the first blank flyleaf, written in pencil and erased. The text is clean with no writing. This volume is often used as a textbook, so many copies will have writing or highlighting on the text, but this copy does not. Sturdy blue colored boards. As is the case with all of our listings, the attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory,… Read More

First trade paperback edition, signed by the author, published by J.N. Townsend, 2005. Hume and his wife explore the great works of art, architecture, restaurants, hotels, and varieties of food in their travels around Sicily. Signed by David D. Hume on the title page. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. No creases to the cover or spine. Binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

A new copy still in the publisher supplied shrink wrap, published by University of Utah Press, 1994. Jess Jennings was an Archaeologist and Anthropoligist, founding Director of the Natural History Museum of Utah. Jennings is best known for his work on desert west prehistory and his excavation of Danger Cave near Great Salt Lake. No wear to report for this copy as it is unused. The dust jacket shows no apparent wear, the corners of the boards are not creased or bumped. Edges of the text block are clean, the sewn binding is tight and square. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

French language edition, published by Editions De La Martiniere, 2004. 214 pages, illustrated throughout with color photos. Heavy coated stock covers, perfect bound, 8-3/4" X 11-3/4". This copy is not a library discard, not a remainder copy, no writing, no highlighting, no former ownership marks. The binding is tight and square. This a selection of the artworks held by the Monaco National Musee Nouveau, the text is entirely in French. The book is divided into th following chapters; 'Le Territoire', 'Art Moderne', 'La Scene du Theatre de Monte Carlo', ''Des Ballets Russes a L'Avant-Garde', 'Art Contemporain'. Artists include; Claude Monet, Manfredi Nicoletti, Maurice Denis, Alexandre Alexeieff, Leon Bakst, Hugo Gross, Georges Mathieu, Gina Pane, and many others. A wonderful addition to the library of French culture! As is the case for all of our listings, the attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Hardcover first edition, with dust jacket, published by Robson Books, 1975. The dust jacket is intact, it has been price clipped on the lower corner of the front flap. It has also been protected with a clear, removable, Brodart brand cover, so there is no further wear to report regarding the jacket besides the price clip. This is a UK edition. A collection of twelve stories of the adventures of Solar Pons, the detective created by Derleth, inspired by Sherlock Holmes character. Red cloth covered boards with the author's name and title imprinted in gold on the spine. All lettering on the spine is crisp and not rubbed or worn. The edges of the boards are not rubbed or worn, the corners are straight and not creased or bumped. No marks or other wear to the boards. Looks like a pen was dropped on the edge of page 51, there's one dot of ink at the edge of that page, just slightly bigger than the size of a period. No former ownership marks. There is a spot of residue on the inside of the front cover, looks… Read More

First hardcover edition, published by the University Press of New England, 1999. Part of the 'Hardscrabble Books' series of books focusing on fiction of New England. Historical fiction, told in first person, this is the story of a young woman in Boston of the 1830's. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No writing, no former ownership marks. The text is clean, the binding is tight and square. No marks to the edges of the text block. with sewn binding and mustard yellow cloth covered spine with ark green colored boards. On the edge of the back flap is a poke mark - looks like another book bumped into it and made a pencil point sized mark on that edge. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover with slipcase, published by Heritage Press, 1947. Originally published in 1824, this is the first Heritage Press edition. How Hajji Babba a barber, who travels from his hometown of Ispahan to Istanbul, having numerous adventures in the bazaars and the royal courts along the way. Includes the Preface by Sir Walter Scott, Introduction by E.G. Browne. Illustrated by Honore Guilbeau. 498 pages, 6-1/2" X 9-1/4", sewn binding. Sturdy illustrated cover boards, with the title and author name imprinted on the spine within a black field. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn, there is a small scuff mark to the title field on the spine - about the size of a sesame seed, at the lower left corner of the black box. The outer slipcase box is intact, the corners are intact, a couple dots of edge wear to the open side of the box. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Heritage Press editions were not issued with dust jackets. Not a… Read More

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Harper & Row, 1989. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. The story of Wade Whitehouse, part-time policeman in a small New Hampshire town, who descends into a spiral of despair and violence. Basis for the film of the same title directed by Paul Schrader, released in 1997. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Bright blue boards over brown cloth covered spine with the author and title imprinted in blue. Boards are flat, and the corners are not bumped or creased. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are relatively clean with just a couple dots of a stain on the top edge near the spine, about the size of sesame seeds. Binding is tight and square. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Scottish Academic Press, 1983. A biography of the 'Hero of Herat', Eldred Pottinger, who organized the defense of Herat during the First Afghan War until the siege was abandoned ten months later. 239 pages, with Index, Bibliography, Notes, and Glossary. Illustrated through the text with black & white photos and maps. Sturdy red cloth covered boards, with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold. No edge wear to the boards, corners are not bumped or creased. Jacket is intact with no tears, showing just some minor bumps from shelf wear. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block shows just a few light age tanning spots to the top edge. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Bantam, 1996. After surviving a near-fatal accident, Joanna Flynn is frequently mistaken for someone named 'Caroline', she travels to Oregon to try to find the connection she might have with the mystery woman. 344 pages, 6-1/2" X 9-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Edges of the text block are clean. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear to the cover boards. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition, published by W.W. Norton, 1998. Comic novel by the Booker Prize winning Unsworth. 250 pages. This copy shows very little wear, no former ownership marks, no writing, no creases to the cover or spine. The text is clean, the binding is tight and square. Very minor amount of edge wear from use. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo!

First hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Crown, 1990. the dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. An early example of a novel that focuses on the affects of AIDS, and how those left behind cope with loss. Rust red cloth covered boards over wheat colored cloth covered spine with the author and title imprinted in green on the spine. Dust jacket shows some light rubbing wear, but no tears or edge wear. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. No edge wear to the boards. Edges of the text block are clean. Sewn binding is tight and square. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is not a remainder, not a library discard.

Hardcover edition with dust jacket. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No writing on the text, no former ownership marks. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. A second printing edition. No marks or wear of note to the dust jacket. The text of the book is clean, the binding is tight and square. 445 pages with Index, Notes, and Bibliography. Includes a section of 35 full color photos, as well as maps and diagrams of the English and French Royal Lines of the time. Off white boards over red cloth covered spine show very little wear, the corners are straight and not bumped. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable, library quality cover. A highly detailed examination of the battle of Agincourt and its aftermath. A wonderful addition to the history library. The photo attached is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Trade paperback edition, published by Ballantine, an imprint of Random House, 2003. From the author of 'The Awakening', the story of three immortal souls, united by fate in a tale of suspense and mystery. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. No writing on the text pages. No former ownership marks. No creases to the cover or spine. The binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

First trade paperback edition, published by Kensington, 2015. Signed by the author with a brief inscription for the former owner on the title page. First in the Bianca Goddard series of historical mysteries. Accused of poisoning her friend, Jolyn, Bianca must find out who the real killer is before she herself is hanged for the crime. 290 pages, 5-1/2" X 8-1/4". No further writing besides the inscription. The inscription reads; 'To Pam, Enjoy & Keep juice away! Best to you! Mary Lawrence, 2019'Edges of the text block are clean. Very little wear to the cover, no creases to the spine. Not a library discard. Binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition, published by Kensington, 2019. Signed by the author with a brief inscription for the former owner on the title page. Part of the Bianca Goddard series of historical mysteries. A body is found behind the Dim Dragon Inn, Bianca must use her knowledge of alchemy to try to find the killer before they strike again. 304 pages, 5-1/2" X 8-1/4". The inscription reads; 'To Pam, Thank You for staying, Bianca & the gang - Mary Lawrence, 2019'. No creases to the cover or spine. No further writing besides the inscription. Edges of the text block are clean. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory. We have more books in the series listed too.

Oversized paperback edition, published by Universe, 1987. Published to accompany the exhibit at The National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, and the Tel Aviv Museum in Tel Aviv. 9" X 11", 192 pages. Includes Bibliography, Catalogue of the exhibit, an extensive essay by Katherine Janszky Michaelsen on his life and work. Illustrated throughout with both color and black & white photos. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No creases to the cover - two slight crease marks to the spine. One spot on the fore edge about the size of a sesame seed. A small square spot on the back cover where the cover varnish was lifted when a price sticker was removed - about 1/2" square. Not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Oversized trade paperback, published by Paper Tiger, 2000. Selections of the artwork of Bob Eggleton, winner of the Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist and Chesley Award for Best Paperback Cover, with detailed commentary by Nigel Suckling. Introduction by Greg Benford. Full color art throughout. 128 pages, 8-1/4" X 11-3/4". 128 pages. No creases to the cover or spine. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. Binding is tight and square. Attached are some photos of the copy we have in our inventory.

A first trade paperback edition, published by Pocket, 1998. Life lessons from Gabrielle, Bard of Poteidaia. 126 pages, with a section of photos, 5-1/4" X 8-1/4". No creases to the cover or spine. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition, published by Berkley, 2012. The story of Emma Green, living in rural solitude with her daughter and husband, who has a confrontation on her property that changes her life forever. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. No writing on the text pages, no former ownership marks. No creases to the cover or spine. One light smudge to the top edge of the text block from use. The binding is tight and square. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.