Recent Arrivals from Lame Excuse Books

Two-volume trade paperback reprint of two books (Governor Reagan: His Rise to Power and President Reagan : The Role of a Lifetime) originally published in hardback, each Fine, new copies in a Fine, new slipcase, still in shrinkwrap. A pristine, slipcased set of Cannon's well-regarded two-volume biography of President Reagan, praised on the back of the slipcase by George Will… Read more about this item

First edition hardback, one of 500 copies signed by Joshi (the only edition), a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. Collection of Joshi's most important essays on Lovecraft (of which there have been many).

First edition hardback, one of 1,500 signed, numbered copies, a Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket, new and unread. A botched supernatural ceremony gives the protagonist "the power to transform into a big lizard who can run fast, has incredible strength, and a large tail." Looks like fun. Full color illustrated endpapers and signature page.

First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine- dust jacket with just a touch of wear at head, heel and points. This is an interesting book that describes (among other things) how leftists deliberately drove conservatives and moderates out of their own party so they could control the Democratic Party. Of course, they expected voters would simply keep voting… Read more about this item

First mass market paperback edition (reprinted from the hardback), Near Fine copy with a line at heel, two shallow chips to back edges, and foxing to inside covers, but no spine creasing. The second Master Li and Number Ten Ox novel. Highly recommended.

Paperback reprint, a Fine copy. One of the great fantasy novels of the 20th century, very funny, and a book that just keeps selling and selling for me (when I'm not giving them away to friends). World Fantasy Award winner. Highly recommended.

First edition paperback original (PBO), a Near Fine copy with spine creasing, a small, faint dustprint to outer page block edge, and edgewear, otherwise a nice square copy. Tenth (and final) book in the Family D'Alembert space opera series.

First edition paperback original (PBO), a Near Fine copy with nearly invisible spine creasing, a faint crease across bottom front corner, and some edgewear. Gonzo science fiction novel from this cyberpunk pioneer.

First edition paperback original (PBO), a Fine- copy with slight edgewear. Includes original fantastic cat stories from Norton, Charles De Lint, Mercedes Lackey, etc.

First edition paperback original (PBO), a Fine- copy with slight edgewear and slight toning to pages, otherwise tight and square. The first short story collection by this talented UK writer, including "King of Morning, Queen of Day" and "Unfinished Portrait of the King of Pain by Van Gogh." . Recommended.

First edition paperback original (PBO), a Near Fine+ copy with a couple of abrasions to bottom front edge near heel, a 1/8" closed tear to top of front cover, and slight edgewear at head, otherwise apparently new and unread. The latter Bantam Wild Card novels are hard to find, especially in collectable condition like this.

First edition paperback original (PBO), a Very Good+ copy with moderate spine creasing, small crease to front bottom corner, and moderate wear at points, otherwise a nice square copy. The first Wild Cards book written by one author, and features a visit to Dr. Tachyon's homeworld.

First edition paperback original (PBO), a Very Good copy with two spine creases and moderate foxing to inside covers (including a white strip to rear where a bookmark was laid in) anda few other touches of wear. Firsts have gotten harder to find following the success of The Mandalorian.

First edition paperback original (PBO), a Near Fine copy with one faint spine crease, a very light stain to outer page block near top, and a touch of edgewear. The last, and least common, of the Timewars books.

First edition paperback original (PBO), a Very Good+ copy with shallow 1/16" x 1/2" chip to top rear cover tip. This is the first copy of Cleopatra Crisis I've chanced across.

First edition paperback original (PBO), a Fine- copy with tiny traces of edgewear, otherwise tight, square and unread.

First edition paperback original (PBO), a Fine- copy with tiny traces of edgewear, otherwise tight, square and unread.

First edition paperback original (PBO), a Fine- copy with tiny traces of edgewear, otherwise tight, square and unread. Simon used to write under his birth name of Nicholas Yermakov, but legally changed his name to Simon Hawke. $3.

First edition paperback original (PBO), a Very Good- copy with a crease running down the entirety of the front cover, one spine crease, and edgewear. Novelization of the film of the same name. Not a great copy, but any copy is hard to find these days.

First edition paperback original (PBO), a Near Fine+ copy with a trace of edgewear, some tiny spots of wear to spine, one dog-eared page, and front spine join just starting to crease, otherwise a very attractive copy. Ellison's second collection of essays on TV. Cover (like all the Ellison Pyramids) by Leo and Diane Dillon.