Search Results: Titles starting with T from James Pepper Rare Books, Inc.

New York: The Newcomen Society in North America, 1952. Second printing. Staplebound pamphlet, 6” x 9”, 32 pages. Illustrated. With a hint of darkening to the edges, else fine in printed covers. The printed presentation by Ralph S. Damon, President of Trans World Airlines, Inc. (TWA) before a meeting of the Newcomen Society on December 4, 1952 In New York, NY. Introduction by Robert E. Gross, President and Chairman of the Board of Lockheed Aircraft International. The Newcomen Society began originally in London in 1920 and then in the United States in 1923, serving as a champion of American capitalism, entrepreneurism, and free enterprise until its closure in 2007.

Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books, 2005. First Edition. Signed by the author / actor Tab Hunter on the title page. Illustrated. Fine in a fine dust jacket. The engaging memoirs of actor Tab Hunter who quickly rose to Hollywood heartthrob status in the 50s, and struggled with the often oppressive studio system, his public image as a conventional romantic leading man which conflicted with his private sexuality, and the actor-as-commodity paradigm so prevalent in those days. Mr. Hunter has appeared in many memorable films, including Damn Yankees, Battle Cry, That Kind of Woman, Ride the Wild Surf, The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean, Polyester, and Lust in the Dust.

Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books, 2005. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author / actor Tab Hunter on the title page: “To Barbara & Leon, Enjoy - Confidentially Yours, Tab Hunter”. Illustrated. Fine in a fine dust jacket. The engaging memoirs of actor Tab Hunter who quickly rose to Hollywood heartthrob status in the 50s, and struggled with the often oppressive studio system, his public image as a conventional romantic leading man which conflicted with his private sexuality, and the actor-as-commodity paradigm so prevalent in those days. Mr. Hunter has appeared in many memorable films, including Damn Yankees, Battle Cry, That Kind of Woman, Ride the Wild Surf, The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean, Polyester, and Lust in the Dust.

Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books, 2005. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author / actor, Tab Hunter, on the title page: “To Janet, All the best, Enjoy. Tab Hunter.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. The engaging memoirs of actor Tab Hunter who quickly rose to Hollywood heartthrob status in the 50s, and struggled with the often oppressive studio system, his public image as a conventional romantic leading man which conflicted with his private sexuality, and the actor-as-commodity paradigm so prevalent in those days. Mr. Hunter has appeared in many memorable films, including Damn Yankees, Battle Cry, That Kind of Woman, Ride the Wild Surf, The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean, Polyester, and Lust in the Dust.

New York: McGraw-Hill, 1980. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author, Philip Dunne: “For Laura Fox, ‘...that in my action I may soar as high as I can now discern with this clear eye’ - Thoreau, Philip Dunne, 4/02/82”. NA lightly handled copy with some minor fading to the cloth at the spine, a trace of mottling to the boards, and minor edge wear without dust jacket. The articulate and insightful memoirs of the great screen writer, director, and producer, Philip Dunne, whose 40 year career in film with 20th Century-Fox includes such classics as How Green Was My Valley, Stanley and Livingston, The Late George Apley, and The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. A man of uncompromising integrity, Philip Dunne sets the record straight, outlining his central role in defending the First Amendment during a time in Hollywood when to do so direly threatened one’s life and career. Illustrated. Listed in 100 Books on Hollywood & the Movies.

New York: McGraw-Hill, 1980. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author, Philip Dunne to actor Harry Carey, Jr. Inscribed: “For Harry, in affectionate memories of so many good years, Phil, July 28, 1980”. Near fine copy with some minor fading to the cloth at the top and bottom edges of the spine in a lightly handled dust jacket with some fading to the spine and some small to medium chips and tears. The articulate and insightful memoirs of the great screen writer, director, and producer, Philip Dunne, whose 40 year career in film with 20th Century-Fox includes such classics as How Green Was My Valley, Stanley and Livingston, The Late George Apley, and The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. A man of uncompromising integrity, Philip Dunne sets the record straight, outlining his central role in defending the First Amendment during a time in Hollywood when to do so direly threatened one’s life and career. Illustrated. Listed in 100 Books on Hollywood & the Movies. Harry Carey, Jr. (1921 - 2012) starred in… Read More

New York: Pyramid, 1975. First Edition - Paperbound. Inscribed and signed by the author, George Malko, to fellow writer, Wayne Warga. Inscribed: “To Wayne, with much appreciation, George. Jan. ‘76.” Good lightly used copy with some creases from reading and some fading to the spine in printed wrappers. A novel about the life and loves of Pablo Picasso. From the library of journalist and novelist Wayne Warga. The youngest editor at Life Magazine at age 25, Warga reported on John F. Kennedy’s race for the Presidency, and went on to cover the Civil Rights movement for the magazine. For many years, Warga was one of the leading writers at the Los Angeles Times where he did in depth articles and features on writers and people in the arts. Later, Warga became a mystery novelist, creating three well-received bibliomysteries: Hardcover, Fatal Impressions, and Singapore Transfer, featuring Los Angeles rare book dealer, Jeffrey Dean.

Greenwich, CT: Fawcett Gold Medal, 1958. First Edition. Paperback Original. Signed by the author, Richard S. Prather on the title page. Very good bright copy in printed wrappers. A Shell Scott detective mystery: “Man, oh, man, she was slaying me, inch by inch - smile by smile”.

New York: Dutton, 1978. First Edition. From the library of the great film director Billy Wilder, signed and inscribed by the author Michael Blankfort to Mr. Wilder. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: “For Billy - Not only for the hours of pleasure you gave me over the years, but also for getting on The Train, liking it, and saying so. Gratefully, Mike. July 1978.” Fine copy in a very good dust jacket with some fading to the spine and a bit of edge wear, mostly to the top of the rear panel. A novel set in Harlem just after the end of World War II. Michael Blankfort wrote many screenplays, including ‘Lydia Bailey,’ additional dialogue for ‘The Caine Mutiny,’ ‘See How They Run,’ etc. Billy Wilder’s legendary status in Hollywood as a director, screenwriter, and producer includes such classic films as Ninotchka, Sunset Boulevard, Double Indemnity, The Lost Weekend, Stalag 17, Some Like it Hot, The Seven Year Itch, The Apartment, and The Fortune Cookie.

Tokyo: Kodansha, 1966. First Edition. Text in English. Illustrated throughout with beautiful color woodcuts by noted Japanese artist, Masakazu Kuwata. About fine copy with a hint of fading to the spine without dust jacket.

West Kingston, RI: Donald M. Grant, Pub, 1983. First Edition. A “bio-bibliography” of fantasy-adventure author Talbot Mundy, best known for his works King of the Khyber Rifles and Hira Singh whose real life is just as fascinating as his fiction with world travel to exotic locales and a deep involvement in the Theosophical movement. Illustrated throughout with photos of Mundy, his family, and his travels, as well as photos of his many books and magazine appearances. Oversized format. Fine in a very good lightly used dust jacket with a few minor creases. The dust jacket is a wraparound color painting of Talbot Mundy in his prime, dressed for adventure, holding a mysterious silver artifact with a background scene of wondrous kingdoms and captivating characters.

London: Literary Press, 1935. First Edition. Issued at the time of the British release of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film of the classic Dickens’ novel, A Tale of Two Cities, starring Ronald Colman, Elizabeth Allen, Edna May Oliver, Reginald Owen, and Basil Rathbone. Very good copy with some edge wear and slight rubbing to the gilt-stamping in a lightly dust soiled dust jacket with some chipping and small tears. The front panel of the dust jacket is an illustration of Ronald Colman as Sydney Carton standing with his hands behind his back with the ominous shadowy form of a guillotine in the background.

New York: South Pacific Enterprises, Inc, 1959. First Edition. Signed by the stars of the classic film musical, South Pacific - Rossano Brazzi, John Kerr, France Nuyen, and Ray Walston, and by the cinematographer Leon Shamroy, and the head set director Walter Scott. With the bookplate of a Hollywood publicist. A look at the making of the classic film musical South Pacific, based on the novel by James Michener, and adapted from the Broadway musical play by Joshua Logan, music by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, directed by Joshua Logan, starring Rossano Brazzi, Mitzi Gaynor, John Kerr, Ray Walston, Juanita Hall, and France Nuyen. Illustrated with scenes from the film, behind the scenes photos of the actors and production staff, drawings, and sketches. Hardbound, 8 1/2” x 12 1/4”. Very good copy with a touch of wear to the top and bottom of the spine and with some slight wear to the corners. The film won an Oscar for Best Sound, and was nominated for Best Cinematography, Color (Leon… Read More

New York: Hyperion, 1999. First Edition. Paperbound. Signed and inscribed by the author / screenwriter, Anthony Minghella: “For John, with best wishes, Anthony Minghella.” Includes the complete screenplay for the film The Talented Mr. Ripley, written and directed by Anthony Minghella, starring Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, and Cate Blanchett. With an introduction by Anthony Minghella. As new in printed wrappers. The darkly suspenseful story of a young man’s desperate longing to escape the bitter mediocrity of his life, transforming it by any means necessary into conforming to what he perceives as the glamourous life of a privileged and handsome playboy. The film received many Oscar nominations, including Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published (Anthony Minghella), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Jude Law), Best Art Direction-Set De

New York: Hyperion, 1999. Original 92 page working draft script for the award winning film. Bound in William Morris Agency printed wrappers, this script was used in the casting process for the film. Fine. The Talented Mr. Ripley was written and directed by Anthony Minghella, starring Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, and Cate Blanchett. The darkly suspenseful story of a young man’s desperate longing to escape the bitter mediocrity of his life, transforming it by any means necessary into conforming to what he perceives as the glamourous life of a privileged and handsome playboy. The film received many Oscar nominations, including Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published (Anthony Minghella), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Jude Law), Best Art Direction-Set Decoration.

New York: Ballantine, 1957. First Edition - Paperback. From the library of Joan Simpson, the woman with whom science fiction author Philip K. Dick shared his last serious romantic relationship. Laid in is a documentation book mark stating that this book is from the Simpson library with photographs of Philip and Joan and with the text of a letter, dated April 27, 1977, which Philip wrote to his friend, noted book dealer Ray Torrence, lovingly and eloquently expressing his deep feelings for Joan. On the ending of their relationship in late 1977, this from ‘Divine Invasions. A Life of Philip K. Dick’ by Lawrence Sutin, pg. 252: “...Phil now balked at a permanent move back to Northern California, and Joan would not consider Orange County residence. The relationship ended. For years to come, Phil would miss Joan - the last woman with whom he lived in a serious relationship.” A collection of fifteen stories. Very good lightly used copy with a touch of edge wear and some signs of tearing to the top… Read More

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, n.d. (c. 1940). Movie tie-in edition. Previous ownership inscription. Usual tanning of pages, a little cloth mottling, else a very good copy in a lightly dust soiled dust jacket with a few tiny chips and tears and slight fading to the spine. The front panel features a photograph of Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes. This book was issued during the period Rathbone was starring in a series of Holmes films, first at 20th Century-Fox and then continuing at Universal Pictures.

New York: Macmillan, 1947. First Edition. Previous owner’s inscription and small inkstampon front pastedown. Pages slightly tanned as usual, a little rubbing to cloth, very good in an internally repaired dust jacket with a little show through in a couple of places. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the basis of the 1949 Rodger and Hammerstein musical, South Pacific.

Bloomington, IN: iUniverse, 2009. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author, Betty Marvin: “To dear Allyn Ann & George, Much love, Betty.” Illustrated. With a faint bit of spotting to two interior pages, else fine in printed wrappers. From the rear panel by Betty’s friend, actor Tab Hunter: “This is not just another ‘Hollywood story.’ Betty’s marriage to Lee Marvin will take you on a sweeping journey, from rags to riches and back to rags. To be able to emerge as a survivor from those tumultuous Hollywood days is remarkable. It takes guts to keep marching forward. Betty does just that in he entertaining, humorous, and poignant memoir.”

New York: Harper & Row, 1989. First Edition. Fine in dust jacket.