Search Results: Titles starting with G from Lamplighter Library

Arbor House. New York. 1985. Quarter-bound in black with black boards with silver Glitz logo on front and lettering to spine. Bottom on spine is lightly pushed and silver lettering on spine slightly faded otherwise, a tight/clean very good+ book. First printing of first trade edition with number line ending in "1". Jacket is unclipped ($14.95) with only minor shelf wear. What can you say about a book that reads: He said, "oh no, you better not tell me." "I have to, "Linda said. "It was from your gun, not Teddy's. I guess it went right through him." Signed and dated in year of publication by author on the half title page. 9.25 x 6.25. 251 pg.

New York. Doubleday & Company. 1948. Edited and translated by L.P. Lochner this very good copy shows (without jacket) minimal shelf wear on black boards with gilt lettering on red panel on spine. First Edition assumed with matching date on title and copyright pages and no subsequent printing listed. PO's bookplate on flyleaf. Joseph Goebbels (1897-1945) was the Nazi politician in charge of propaganda for the Nazi Party during WW II known for his virulent antisemitic view. To illustrate Goebbels viewpoint one only has to read part of page 113. An incredibly sad dairy, full of misery and suffering that does not end well for Goebbels, his wife or his children. Still, should be required reading for those needing to better understand the past that cannot be repeated.

Simon & Schuster. New York. 2004. Quarter-bound in black with tan paper boards and gilt lettering on spine. Fine First edition with requisite number line ending in 1. Inscribed by author on flyleaf showing jersey number (5) and induction date for HOF (1986). Unclipped ($25) jacket is protected with a removable mylar cover. The 6'2" 215 lb. "Golden Boy" was the Heisman Trophy winner at Notre Dame (1956) turned all-star running back for the Green Bay Packers (1957-1966). During this time the Packers won four NFL champions ships (1961, 62, 65 and 66) as well as the (well remembered) First Super Bowl (Green Bay won 35-10 vs. Kansas City). Alas, no Mahomes at the time, else perhaps a different game? Perhaps not well know is the 66 field goals and 190 extra points that the "Golden Boy" kicked durinig his career. True, he had a "nose for the dirt" but he also had an lively off-field life involving gambling, women, alcohol and drugs. For example, Chapter 25 (To Err Is Human) offers insight into his off-field… Read More

Random House Large Print. 1999. Signed by lengendary golfer, "The King" (1929-2016) was the first sport's superstars of the televison age. Winner of 62 PGA Tour events (incluiding the Masters in 1958, 1960, 1962 and 1964), 2 European Tour events as well as 33 other events. Bonus, included is the (unsigned) First Edition, first printing of the hardcover edition (Ballantine Books, 1999) in unclipped ($26.95) jacket.

Crown Publishing Group. New York. 2012. Quarter-bound in black with black paper boards and stark white letting to spine. First edition (stated), later printing having an inapparent crease on second front endpaper made during signing event. Signed with silver pen on black paper of title page. Unclipped ($25.00) jacket in "as new" shape that is protected with a removable mylar cover. Included is the flyer for the 2013 Out Loud! Author Series signing event in Iowa. Her debut novel, Sharp Objects, was an Edgar Award finalist. Her second novel, Dark Places, made the 2009 bestseller's list for the New York Times. And then came her third novel, Gone Girl, a top ten bestseller since it's release and an Edgar Award nominee. To say the least, a thriller about the marriage of Nick Dunne and (Amazing) Amy that has gone horribly awry. Basis for the 2014 film starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. 6.25x9.50 in. 419 pg.

Broadside Books. New York. 2013. Quarter-bound in green with darker green boards and gilt lettering to spine. Fine First Edition (stated), first printing with requisite number line ending in "1". Signed by author on bookplate on half title page. Fine unclipped ($22.99) jacket is protected with removable mylar cover. The author writes about the true meaning of Christmas and how it relates to her faith. 5.75x7.5. 238 pg.

G.P. Putnam. New York. 1994. Yellow paper boards with spine wrapped in light brown cloth, red lettering to spine. Fine First Edition, first printing with requisite number line ending in 1. Fine unclipped ($22.95) jacket protected with removable mylar cover. Signed bookplate on flyleaf from Prairie Lights Book Store. The stories and tales of how Sioux Native Americans maintain an indigenous identity in the modern era. The "Grass Dance"; whereby the grass had to be stomped down before beginning, ended with braided grass placed in their belts. The waving grass represents a warrior scouting before a battle. The novel won the 1995 Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award. 9.25x6.25. 300 pg.

Thomas Nelson. Nashville. 1991. Heirloom Limited Edition boxed set (number 1820 of 6000). Books quarter-bound in burgundy with gray cloth embedded with gold highlights. Title on front board, spine and all edges are gilt. Each book contains a Signed and numbered bookplate from the author. Also included is the COA that accompanies the limited edition. The burgundy faux leather box shows minor shelf wear. Books are very tight, seemingly only opened to take the photographs seen on this listing.
Augustine "Og" Mandino (1923 - 1996) is best known for his book "The Greatest Salesman in the World" (1968) but in total his books have sold over 50 million copies and been translated into over 25 languages. He was a bombardier in a B-24 during WW II and flew with fellow pilot and movie star James Stewart. After the war he went to work for Clement Stone, author of "Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude". He advanced through the Stone organization to eventually become the Executive Editor of the magazine… Read More

Doubleday. New York. 1989. Quarter-bound in red cloth with white paper boards and gilt lettering to spine. First Edition (stated) with slight lean to spine; else fine. Signed with green sharpie on half title page with author's signature and author's Captain Kangaroo signature. Unclipped ($17.95) jacket shows minimal shelf wear but does show discoloration on top of front and back boards that does not bleed through to inside of jacket. May be reaction to sunlight. Jacket now protected with removable mylar cover. The story and photos of life in the fifties and sixities with Captain Kanaroo are all here: Mr. Green Jeans, Bunny Rabbit, Mr. Moose and of course.... Dancing Bear. OK, and a shower of Ping-Pong balls as seen on pg. 150. 9.75x6.5 in. 230 pg.