Mary e swan (18 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. First Edition. Boston Ploughshares / Emerson College. Fine. 2008. First Edition. Softcover. 9781933058108 . First edition. Magazine. Pictorial [Eric Garnick] wrappers [about 5.5" x 8.5"], 215 pages plus ads. Fine copy clph.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st ed., 1st printing ; 637 p. ; 23 cm. ; LCCN 2006000487 ; ISBN 9781890650186, 1890650188 OCLC 62888967 ; LC PR1309.S5 P37 2006 Dewey 823/.0108 ; color illustrated stiff paper wrappers ; Contents: Introduction / Rikki Ducornet --Lionflower hedge / Ira Sher -- Son of Chimera / Leena Krohn -- Cabinet of Edgar Allan Poe / Angela Carter -- Ever and anon / Kate Kasten -- Lithia Park / William Luvaas -- Third Jungle Book : A Mowgli story / Michael Moorcock -- White girl / Maureen N. McLane -- Lucky strike / Kim Stanley Robinson -- Third initiation: A gift from the land of dreams / Mary Mackey -- Side effects / Janice Law -- Concert pianist's flight / Carole Rosenthal -- Making faces / Stephen Shugart -- Town news / Justin Courter -- Midnight lover / Carol Schwalberg -- Night reconnaissance / Tom La Farge -- Short-term Memorial Park / Shelley Jackson -- Magnificent carp of Hichi Street / Paul Pekin -- Tears of Niobe / L. Timmel Duchamp -- Lettuce / Rikki Ducornet -- Night of love's last dance / Randall Silvis -- Five letters from an Eastern Empire / Alasdair Gray -- Beginnings, endings, and middles ball / Anna Tambour -- Jack Kerouac disembodied school of poetics / Rudy Rucker -- Nobody's home / Ira Sher -- Ice cream vendor / Leena Krohn -- Jubilee dreams / Karen Heuler -- An accounting / Brian Evenson -- Armegedn, or The end of the word / K. Bannerman -- Gardener of heart / Bradford Morrow -- Maryolatry / Laura Moriarty -- Cloud room / Kevin W. Reardon -- Tree / Noelle Sickels -- Nobody walks in London / Terry Gates-Grimwood -- Tiger's eye / Gladys Swan -- Skunk / Justin Courter -- Old flames in new bottles / Michael Andre-Driussi -- Power couple, or love never sleeps / Charlie Anders -- Who's there? / Rikki Ducornet -- Secret paths of Rajan Khanna / Jeff VanderMeer -- Dream catcher / Mercedes Sanchez -- B, Longing / Robin Caton -- Three tales / Laird Hunt -- About the Henbane City / Leena Krohn -- Losing the war / Stepan Chapman -- Flowers / Mark Wallace -- White man / Jeffrey Ford -- Finding the words / Michael Constance -- English/History / Laura Mullen -- Birthday of the world / Ursula K. Le Guin -- Cake / Michael Moorcock. ; Exploring the porous boundary between mainstream literary fiction and the genres of fantasy, horror, and sci-fi, this collection of short stories juxtaposes the conventional and the fabulist--with dazzling results. In Rikki Ducornet's "Lettuce," a petitioner in a futuristic totalitarian state pays with his life when he requests permission to grow lettuce; "Birthday of the World," by Ursula K. Le Guin, is narrated by a woman whose brother destroys their culture when he decides he wants to.; FINE. Book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 2nd Edition. HARDCOVER BOOK. 1968 REPRINT. 191 PAGES. ILLUSTRATED. NO INSCRIPTION. GENERALLY CLEAN CONTENTS. SPOTTING TO END PAPERS. VIVID AND COMPLETE DUST JACKET SHOWS LIGHT SHELF WEAR AND SOME SPOTTING TO THE INNER SLEEVES.

Condizione: Very Good. 1st edition. Cloth, dj, VG+/VG. 183pp, b/w frontis, 5 b/w plates, index, 'with the authors compliments' to the endpaper dated 1941 ( presumably Kenneth Swan ), photograph of Kenneth Swan & HM King George VI looking at a Science Museum display about Joseph Swan along with an ALS from Kenneth Sawn laid in, dustjacket a little worn along the edges with slight loss to the head of the darkened spine, slight age toning to the pages. The life of Sir Joseph Wilson Swan FRS [ 1828 - 1914 ] English physicist, chemist, and inventor, best known as an independent early developer of a successful incandescent light bulb. The book was written by two of Swan's eight children - Mary from his first marriage & Kenneth from his second. 475 grams.…

Hard Cover. Reprint. Octavo, pp. 191, [1]. 7 monochrome plates including frontispiece of Swan at the age of 80. Publishers' dark blue cloth with gilt titles to spine. Boards slightly bowed and leaves rippled throughout suggesting it's been damp in the past. Small light mark to upper board; ownership inscription with address to ffep dated 1969. A good copy. Biography of the Northumbrian inventor and scientist, best-known for his work in the field of electric lighting, by his son and daughter.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION. Quarto (30 x 22cm), pp.180. Publisher's printed paper wraps, stapled. Paper toned, staples rusted, covers a little marked and worn, some nibbling to top outer corner of the last few pages. A rare survival. Very good. A. A. Milne provides his version of this classic tale with illustrations by E. H. Shepard.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Hardcover. Scarce First Edition. Emily Henrietta Hickey (1845-1923) was a successful Irish author and poet. At the beginning of her career she contributed to many magazines, including Cornhill Magazine, Longman's Magazine, and the Irish Monthly. With Frederick Furnivall she founded the Browning Society in 1881. Bound in original light green cloth boards with gilt title to spine and front board. Browning to spine and edges of boards with a few markings to rear board. Includes frontispiece illustration by Mary E. Swan with browned tissue guard. Ex-library from St. Mary's Clapham Library. There are no library markings aside from their modest bookplate which is affixed to the front pastedown. The interior is clean and bright. Very good condition. 55 pages plus 20 pages of ads. POE/062910.…

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 204. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 204.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 204, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 204 204.…