A MIDSUMMER TEMPEST
First edition of Anderson's alternate-history Shakespearian fantasia with elves, warmly inscribed to fellow science fiction writer Reginald Bretnor and screenwriter Rosalie (Bodrero) Bretnor.
First edition of Anderson's alternate-history Shakespearian fantasia with elves, warmly inscribed to fellow science fiction writer Reginald Bretnor and screenwriter Rosalie (Bodrero) Bretnor.
Signed first printing of this mystery novel, with swords but no sorcery, warmly inscribed to fellow science fiction writer Reginald Bretnor and translator Helen (Harding) Bretnor, to whom the book is jointly dedicated.
Inscribed first printing of this scientific mystery, in which geologist Em Hansen must turn sleuth when she is accused of the murder of a notorious paleontologist.
Signed review copy of this oil field mystery in which talented geologist Em Hansen must contend with on-the-job misogyny and an executive's suicide – or was it murder?
Signed first edition of this bizarre story of a family of taxidermists coming to terms with the suicide of their patriarch and with their own secrets — as issued with slipcase from the Powell's Books INDIESPENSABLE Series.
Signed special first printing of this fraught character study of a young teacher trapped by his past mistakes — part of the Powell's Books INDIESPENSABLE Series.
First softcover edition of this pictorial checklist of SF, warmly inscribed by subject and contributor Philip José Farmer.
Signed limited first edition of this reboot of the story of miniaturized scientists venturing inside the human body – from the library of Hugo-nominated SF author and reviewer D. Douglas Fratz.
Inscribed first edition of the Honolulu-based author's mystery novel, the first in a series starring detective Storm Kayama.
First US edition of Austen's third published novel, centering on the comedic neighborhood drama caused by the amateur production of a play, with the specter of the slave trade hovering beneath the plot.
First printing of these collected essays and journalism, including Baker's 1994 piece on the destruction of library card catalogs.
First UK edition of Baldwin's second novel, a story of love and and fear that first revealed Baldwin's full capacities as "the greatest American prose stylist of his generation" (Tóibín).
Signed limited first edition of Baldwin's last and longest novel, an attempt to "face [his] own legends," built around the story of a Black musician's life told by his brother.
Limited edition catalogue dedicated to the career of the great James Baldwin — from the collection of bookseller, bibliographer, and publisher George Bixby.
First edition, review copy with publisher's slip, of this reference book surveying of the life and works of Richard Wright, Ralph Ellison, James Baldwin, and Amiri Baraka.
Advance uncorrected proofs for the first edition of this study of Mailer and Baldwin, whose oppositional relationship eventually led to a legendary fight at an NYC literary party, featuring extensive accounts and interview with each.
Signed special first printing of this surreal tale of a very unusual census undertaken by a dying man and his disabled son – issued with slipcase as part of the Powell's Books INDIESPENSABLE Series.
Inscribed first edition of Ballinger's second murder mystery set in the fast-paced, high-stakes, violence-ridden world of American antiquarian book and manuscript collecting.
Inscribed first edition of Ballinger's first mystery novel, set in the chilling cutthroat world of rare book dealers and their mortal enemies, other rare book dealers.
Uncorrected proof copy of this story of a British Gonzo journalist's quest to clear his name after becoming a suspect in a series of grisly murders of public figures.
First US edition of Banks's family saga concerning "true love, false love, skullduggery, death, birth, sex, cars, and Scotland" (Walton), originally published in 1992 and issued here with a signed card as part of the Powell's Books INDIESPENSABLE series.
Inscribed first edition of this collection of stories by the O. Henry and Best American Short Story Awards winner.
Signed first edition of Banville's novel, the conclusion of a trilogy whose first two books were ECLIPSE and SHROUD.
Original draft, entirely written out by hand, of the sequel to the international sensation THE ROSARY.
First printing of these collected comic "diaries" purportedly by fictional and nonfictional luminaries, including Hamlet, George Washington, Harriet Shelley, Oedipus Rex, and Sherlock Holmes.