CRAZY IN BERLIN
First edition, first printing of Thomas Berger's first novel, the start of a series focused on US army medic Carlo Reinhart in the aftermath of World War II.
First edition, first printing of Thomas Berger's first novel, the start of a series focused on US army medic Carlo Reinhart in the aftermath of World War II.
Limited edition of this translation of the classic Chinese 14th century tale of a group of rebel outlaws, an attractive production issued by the Limited Editions Club.
First edition, first printing of this mid-century American noir novel in the style of Chandler, and the basis for the 1948 film LARCENY.
First edition of this story of the men of a WWII Naval Auxiliary ship as they wage "war" against boredom, apathy, and their "pig-headed" captain – adapted into a 1955 film starring Henry Fonda and James Cagney.
First edition of this early Heinlein work, aimed at a younger audience and setting up themes that would carry through into STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND.
First printing of Hemingway's novel of the Spanish Civil War, based in part upon his own experiences as a war correspondent there.
Elusive first edition in the original dust jacket of the pivotal noir novel, with a subtly feminist shift in the genre's typical structure that has influenced countless others in the field.
First edition of this collection of 19 previously published stories by Kornbluth, selected and introduced by his longtime collaborator/colleague Frederik Pohl.
Inscribed first edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about the Pacific campaign of WWII, adapted into a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical and a film.
Signed first edition of this hardboiled thriller, one of only four titles author Ross Macdonald published under his real name.
First printing of the acclaimed novel by a major early 20th century Mexican-American writer, the story of "the turning tide of the new generation, the revolt of the children of tradition" (contemporary review by William C. Parker).
First printing of the acclaimed social protest novel by the South African anti-apartheid activist.
Uncommon and stylish French edition of the ur-Gothic novel, with the finest paperback cover illustration ever offered to Ann Radcliffe in any language.
Limited edition of this illustrated 18th-century French tragedy with abolitionist themes – with a numbered print by Friesz loosely laid in.
First printing of the classic coming-of-age story — a great copy, much nicer than typically seen.
Rare first edition of this erotic lesbian novel set in a rural US town – inscribed by the author to her parents.
Signed first edition of this tale of resistance written in the early days of America's participation in World War II, adapted into a play and a film.
First edition of this patriotic reflection on the young men and women who worked to assemble B-24 bomber aircraft during WWII, Glendon Swarthout's first book.
First printing of Van Vogt's classic science fiction novel of space, swashbuckling, and semantics.
Uncommon first printing of Wall's satirical sequel to THE UNFORTUNATE FURSEY, following the sometime monk and sorcerer Fursey through his dealings with kings, demons, vampires, banditti, Vikings, and his true love, who is tired of him.
Inscribed first UK edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of political intrigue, ambition, and "the awful responsibility of Time," very difficult to find signed.
Inscribed first edition, first printing of Tennessee Williams' semi-autobiographical memory play, his first stage success.