Search Results: Titles starting with E from Tom Heywood Books

Historian and parapsychologist Lethbridge looks at ESP. A nice copy of the 2nd impression (1966). Hardback but without DJ. Pages have no inscriptions, notes or underlining, just a very few small foxing spots here and there near the start. Boards are in good condition and binding is tight. See photos all of which are of the copy for sale, we don't use stock photos

Ancient civilisations all over the world appear to have had belief systems that focused on a female deity who was identified with nature, the Earth, motherhood and regeneration. Straffon looks behind the established views of religion and unearths the roots of native spirituality, often to be found in the landscape itself. A book full of tales of the Earth Goddess. A very good copy. Pages are clean and bright with just some natural edge wear. DJ is unclipped and with hardly an wear. Illus 224pp

A first rate copy of the first edition. A study into alternative interpretations of the UFO phenomena, focusing on their connection with megalithic and other ancient holy sites. Book is in excellent condition. Pages are clean and completely unmarked by age, wear or writing. Cover is unclipped and only the slightest of wear. Hard to imagine a copy in better condition. Illus 256pp references and index. Covered in professional removable plastic sleeve. See photos all of which are of the actual copy for sale.

Brian Ford looks to take a scientific approach to the study of UFOs and extraterrestrial life. This fascinating book draws together threads from many fields. How do we see objects? Are there psychological reasons making us want to believe in flying saucers? What is the truth about scientific observatories even now trying to make contact? Can we make observations in space that are literally willed to happen? A very good copy indeed. First edition. Pages are clean, bright and unmarked. DJ is unclipped, has sun fade to the spine and just normal levels of shelf wear. A very small tear is present at the rear top. But overall really nice. Covered in a professional clear cover. 189 pp illus

Alfred Metraux was a renowned anthropologist who conducted a huge amount of in situ research throughout the world, including to Easter Island. The Times Literary Supplement described this book as 'the very best kind of popular anthropology…Metraux integrates into a very readable narrative descriptions of the major aspects of history, society, religion and art. It is an admirable blend of literate sensitivity and scientific thoroughness.'
The book itself in is very good condition. All pages intact, clean, unmarked and uncreased. Cloth covers completely tight and intact. Unclipped DJ is in very good condition, intact and clean with just shelfwear at the top and at the base of the spine. All now protected in professional clear book wrapper. 252 pp with many B&W plates

An excellent copy of the first edition of Hyman's examination into psychical research. Hyman is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Oregon, and a prime mover in modern skepticism. He writes a very fair book, evaluating and critiquing, and always interesting. Pages are all but as new: bright, clean, no marks or inscriptions at all. Binding tight. DJ is very nice, just the most minor shelf wear perhaps, and a couple of tiny marks on front.See photos, all of which are of the copy for sale, we don't use stock photos. More photos on request, thanks!

Moss and Keaton work with seven subjects in an attempt to hypnotize them and take them back to their previous personalities in the past. Book includes two 33 1/3 records which feature audio recordings of the sessions.
An excellent copy. Pages are bright and tidy. No marks, creases or browning. Cloth boards are tight and clean. DJ is unclipped and unmarked with no real noticeable wear just the slightest rubbing. All now covered in professional clear removable book cover. See photos, all of which are of the actual copy for sale. 192pp with index, B&W illustrations, 2 records

Benson's extensive encyclopaedia of the JFK Assassination is an A-Z of many of the diverse facts surrounding the case. Paperback. VG condition, See photos. A few age marks/rubbing on covers but no tears or crumpling. Pages are very bright and clean, and unmarked. Heavy book - may require additional postage cost. If so, you will be informed and given the choice on whether to proceed, thanks.

Walker's book focuses on the learning from ancient and esoteric tradition, aimed at anyone wishing to find out more about themselves and their personality. This wide ranging work encompasses a huge diversity of topics, from the collective unconscious through telepathy to astral projection.A nice copy. This is the first edition. Pages are exceptionally clean and bright, with some foxing on the top edges only and the remains of a pencil price indent on the FEP. See photos which show all the condition points mentioned here. DJ is price unclipped ( an old pencil cross on the price) complete with a little wear on extremities but generally very good, again see photos. Now protected with a clear professional removable cover. 343pp

Long regarded as the best single volume compendium on the subject. Lavishly illustrated and remarkably comprehensive.A really nice copy. Pages are clean bright and unmarked. DJ is excellent, though price clipped. Other than that just the most. minor of natural wear. This is the 1984 Crown/Newnes reprint. c 570 pp illus

A first rate copy of the first UK edition of Campbell's comprehensive overview of the history and major aspects of Palmistry. Pages are perfect: bright and clean, with no markings, inscription, foxing or age wear. DJ is excellent unclipped, clean, only the most minuscule of age or shelfwear. Binding is tight. Illustrated. A lovely copy. See photos, all of which are of the copy for sale, we don't use stock photos. More photos on request, thanks!

In the 15th century BC, a volcanic eruption occurred on the island of Thera (Santorini). Did this mark the destruction of Atlantis, the story of which Plato gave to the world 11 centuries later? Was there ever such an island as he describes? The author, with the help of archaeologists, seismologists and oceanographers, aims to arrive at the real truth.
Very good condition. Pages are well read but clean and bright with only minor brown spotting at some external edges. There is a small library stamp on one of the initial pages (see photos) and a slight rubbing on FEP. Cloth boards are tight and clean, with just the slightest of give. DJ is unclipped and unmarked. Original small price sticker (Thames & Hudson £3.75) on front flap. Very minor wear at extremities of DJ but generally very nice. See photos, all of which are of the actual copy for sale. All now protected in professional clear book wrapper. 224pp with many colour and B&W illustrations, notes, bibliography, index. Book is heavy - if… Read More

Excellent copy of Ken Talbot's book on the master forger De Hory. Talbot was De Hory's patron in later years and reexamines de Hory's life and work. De Hory was capable of imitating the twentieth century's masters such as Picasso, Dufy, Modigliani and Matisse. His creations duped dealers, collectors and even the painters themselves. The book tells the story of his journey from studying under Leger, attempts to sell his fakes to the rich of the Americas and Europe, to the fast and lavish living before the inevitable fall. One of the great tricksters of the age whose story is told in an intelligent and interesting way. A really good copy, unusual in this condition. All pages intact, bright and unmarked with no markings, fading or foxing, possibly unread. DJ is in a very good state. Unclipped, minor wear on extremes. Cloth boards intact and spine tight. All now protected in professional clear book wrapper. 237 pp with numerous colour and B&W plates. 1st thus, original 1976. See photos, all of which are… Read More

A very good copy of the 2nd edition (1946) of Gould's book on 'unexplained facts. Pages are clean and unmarked. No inscriptions. Just the most minor natural age wear, no apparent foxing or tanning. DJ is good, a few bumps and nicks. Neatly priced clipped. Binding firm. Altogether very nice. See photos all of which are of the copy for sale, we don't use stock photos

Update of 1992 original. Academics and broadcasters Flenley and Bahn focus on some of the mysteries of Easter Island, and its fascinating and misunderstood prehistoric culture: who were its inhabitants and where did they come from? Why and how did they erect the famous stone statues found all over the island? The authors also introduce us to the island's bizarre birdman cult, and the recently deciphered Rongorongo script engraved on wooden boards. These and other enigmas are explored with interest, logic and authority.
An excellent copy. Pages are bright, clean and tidy. No marks, creases or browning. Cloth boards are tight and clean. DJ is unclipped and unmarked and almost looks as new. Nicely illustrated. All now covered in professional clear removable book cover. 256pp colour illus

A nice copy of Gillham's work on Alaskan folk tales. This is the First UK edition, illustrated by Chanimun, part of the Medicine Men of Hooper Bay series. Original cloth, clipped DJ which is generally very nice, a little browning to edges and an old mark at bottom right front cover. Pages have a little staining to bottom edge of textblock. But internally pages are excellent: no inscriptions, clean and bright, no markings or browning. Spine is completely tightly bound. See all photos - we don't use stock photos, all pictures are of the actual edition for sale

A first class copy of the true first of physicist and author Lodge's book summarising 'a series of discourses on the many functions of the ether of space'. Hard to over state how good the pages are: no marks, inscriptions or annotations, they remain bright, crisp and clear. Green boards are bright and clean, minor shelf wear at top and bottom of spine. Binding is tight. No DJ. A really lovely copy. This is the original first edition first printing and rare thus. See photos all of which are of the copy for sale, we don't use stock photos, more photos available on request thank you

Warrick's monumental study into 'direct writing, supernormal photography and other phenomena'. He largely focuses on the supposed gifts of Mrs Ada Emma Deane, much examined among psychical researchers. Warrick was convinced she was the real thing, despite the misgivings of Eric Dingwall and others. A fascinating and well known book, rare in this condition. Contains some 650 illustrations. The pages are tidy and clean with little above the normal age wear. There's a neat inscription on the FEP, from 1945. See all photos of the book. Boards are clean and tidy and spine is completely tight. Just a few minor marks or bumps, minor corner crumpling. All in all a lovely copy. Pp 399 many illustrations

A very nice first edition copy of Eysenck and Sargent's compendium of the unexplained. Not the Book Club edition. In excellent condition. Pages are clean and bright with no markings, foxing or inscriptions. DJ is unclipped and very good, only some natural age related rubbing perhaps, but no nicks or creases at all. Bright blue boards clean and undamaged. Spine tight. See photos

Excellent copy of the first edition, with a really good dust jacket. Millner edits a range of experiences taken from people who have experimented with higher levels of expanded consciousness. Pages are near fine, bright and clean with no inscriptions, marking or foxing, and barely any ageing at all. Binding is tight. DJ is unclipped and in excellent condition, just the slightest of rubbing here and there. See photos, all of which are of the copy for sale, we don't use stock photos. More photos on request, thanks!