Signed first American edition of the sequel to THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY.

First printing of the first mystery introducing Virgil Tibbs, a Black police detective who helps solve a murder case in a racist community in South Carolina.

Inscribed first edition of this Caribbean romance set in the late 18th-century West Indies, written in conscious subversion of the overwhelming whiteness of the genre.

First edition in English, published the same year as the French first, the basis for the classic film co-written by Rod Serling and starring Charlton Heston.

Signed first edition of this mystery thriller, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon's first outing, in which he takes on the Illuminati – adapted into a 2009 film starring Tom Hanks.

First edition in book form of this "man on the run" spy novel, in which Richard Hannay escapes to Scotland just ahead of accusations he has murdered a secret agent.

Inscribed first printing of the beloved science-fiction novel, winner of both the Hugo and Nebula awards, with a fantastic inscription by Card.

First printing of Chandler's first novel, the inimitable book that marks the apex of noir.

Inscribed first edition of Lee Child's "electrifying debut" (jacket), the first appearance of quick-thinking ex-military policeman; the character was adapted into a film franchise starring Tom Cruise.

First edition, first issue of Clancy's first novel, introducing Jack Ryan.

Signed first printings of the first three books in this series set in the 14th century – with the Waterstone's signed limited first edition of the final book that includes extra content.

Signed first printings of the complete series on Arthurian Britain – "my attempt to tell the story of Arthur [...] the Once and Future King, although I doubt he ever was a king. I suspect he was a great warlord" (Cornwell).

First edition of this undersea psychological thriller, later adapted into a film starring Dustin Hoffman and Samuel L. Jackson.