BLONDIE
(1980)
Rare hardcover first edition of the only book Bangs published under just his own name during his lifetime
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ORION: THE LIVING SUPERSTAR OF SONG
(1978) / (1979)
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.
ORION: THE LIVING SUPERSTAR OF SONG
(1978)
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.
A TREASURY OF GRAND OPERA
(1946)
First printing of this collection of notable operas including "Don Giovanni," "Lohengrin," "Faust," and "Carmen," with atmospheric illustrations by Rafaello Busoni.
AMERICAN UTOPIA
(2020)
Signed first printing of this book companion to David Byrne's Broadway show, itself based on his 2004 album of the same name, signed by both Byrne and Kalman.
DISCO
(1978)
First edition of this frenzied, anthropologically-minded contemporary account of disco: the music, the clubs, the fashions, the way of life. Rare this condition.
STOMPING THE BLUES
(1976)
Inscribed first printing of this landmark history of blues by prominent critic Albert Murray, presented to Lee Goerner, assistant editor at Alfred A. Knopf.
Original Photograph of Billie Holiday performing at Carnegie Hall, New York City, September 26th, 1953
(1953), [print ca. 1970s]
Stunning image of Billie Holiday at the height of her fame, taken by one of the most important photographers in the history of jazz.
Original Photograph of Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, and Roy Haynes at the Open Door
(1953) [print ca. 1970s]
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.
AMERICAN MOUNTAIN SONGS
(1927)
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.
JUST KIDS
(2010)
First edition of Smith's acclaimed, best-selling, and National Book Award-winning memoir of her intimate friendship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.
JUST KIDS
(2010)
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.
DREAM OF LIFE
(2008)
Signed first printing of this substantial volume of photographs and film stills that chronicle 11 years in the life of Patti Smith.
MEMORIES AND COMMENTARIES
(1960)
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.
SIGNIFYING RAPPERS
(1990)
First edition of this early scholarly consideration of rap, and Wallace's book immediately preceding his classic INFINITE JEST.
Birthday Card to Amy Winehouse
[2008]
Original birthday card inscribed to Amy Winehouse by her producer Mark Ronson and a then up-and-coming singer, Adele.
SONDHEIM & CO.
(1974)
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.
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