ORION: THE LIVING SUPERSTAR OF SONG
Limited first edition and first trade edition of the novel that launched the "Elvis is alive" conspiracy, with a dramatic publishing history that reflects the struggles of feminine authority in authorship.
Limited first edition and first trade edition of the novel that launched the "Elvis is alive" conspiracy, with a dramatic publishing history that reflects the struggles of feminine authority in authorship.
Inscribed limited first edition of the novel that launched the "Elvis is alive" conspiracy, with a dramatic publishing history that reflects the struggles of feminine authority in authorship, and an author inscription directly referencing Brewer-Giorgio's experience with Arthur's plagiarism.
First printing of this collection of notable operas including "Don Giovanni," "Lohengrin," "Faust," and "Carmen," with atmospheric illustrations by Rafaello Busoni.
First edition of this frenzied, anthropologically-minded contemporary account of disco: the music, the clubs, the fashions, the way of life. Rare this condition.
A collection of presumably unpublished images of Jim Morrison at New York's Fillmore East, March 22, 1968.
First printing of one of the earliest works of rock-music criticism and analysis, one of "The Best Rock 'n' Roll Books Ever" (New Musical Express), and a modern classic. From Dick Higgins' legendary press.
Stunning image of Billie Holiday at the height of her fame, taken by one of the most important photographers in the history of jazz.
A rare image — considered by many "the greatest photo in jazz history" (THE NEW YORK TIMES) — of Charlie Parker, Thelonius Monk, Charles Mingus, and Roy Haynes performing at NYC's Open Door on September 13, 1953.
Extravagant deluxe first edition, with forty minutes of exclusive footage on the included iPod, one of the rare copies signed by Prince.
Scarce advance proof copy of the first book-length biography of the innovative composer and writer.
First printing of this collection of American and Americanized mountain ballads, love songs, and spirituals, transcribed and arranged with piano accompaniment — in the scarce original dust jacket.
First edition of Smith's acclaimed, best-selling, and National Book Award-winning memoir of her intimate friendship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.
Signed first edition, review copy, of Smith's National Book Award-winning memoir of her intimate friendship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe — inscribed to the longtime Strand Bookstore rare book room manager Craig Anderson.
Signed first printing of this substantial volume of photographs and film stills that chronicle 11 years in the life of Patti Smith.
First printing of this collection of conversations with the iconic composer, inscribed in the year of publication to his well-connected friends Miranda and Ralph Levy.
First printing of this delightfully day-glo set of pop-out paper dolls of the characters, vehicles, and scenery from the 1968 animated Beatles film THE YELLOW SUBMARINE, including several versions of John, Paul, George, and Ringo.
First edition of this early scholarly consideration of rap, and Wallace's book immediately preceding his classic INFINITE JEST.
Collection of almost 230 books from the library of legendary singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse — a narrative of her life and career through her personal reading, from her school days through her rise to fame and career.
Original birthday card inscribed to Amy Winehouse by her producer Mark Ronson and a then up-and-coming singer, Adele.
Inscribed first printing of this oral history following the life of the late, great Stephen Sondheim, reflecting on his work from his first high school production to the state of Broadway and his career in the 1970s.