Search Results: Authors starting with D from The Peculiar Old Cat and Fiddle Bookshop

The Zelot: No. 5 (Zelot Press,Greensburg, PA, 1982), signed by author on cover, edition limited to 300 copies. Chapbook, 24 x 16 cm, 3 folded and stapled sheets, 8 pages of text. In fine condition (just a hint of soil on cover). Fascinating and thoughtful essays on writing, by a member of both the Beat Generation and of the Black Mountain Poets

Light Work, Syracuse NY, 1978, Signed by Author, Limited Edition #7 of 400 in wraps. Chapbook (stapled) with paper dust jacket, pp. 23, 21 x 15 cm, book has pictorial cover, inside gray wraps with bold blue titling, 22 photographs of Fielding Dawson's collages. In Fine condition. From an exhibition at Light Work, a non-profit photographic center engaged in the visual arts. Tom Bryan was exhibition curator and catalog editor, Phil Block exhibition and catalog concept, Cecil Dorman design and production. Fielding Dawson (1930-2002) was an important member of both the Beat Generation and of the Black Mountain Poets.

Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara CA, Septemver 1973. Chapbook (stapled), 11 page story, 24 x 16 cm. Cream pages, pictorial cover with red and black design, includes current Black Sparrow publications on rear. In Near Fine Condition, with very minor creasing and tiny scuff on cover. Fielding Dawson (1930-2002) was an important member of both the Beat Generation and of the Black Mountain Poets.

University of Connecticut Library (presumed), 1974, limited edition of 250 copies printed for reading, signed on front cover verso. Chapbook, 22 x 14 cm, pictorial wraps ( Fielding Dawson drawing of Charles Olson at Black Mountain) contain a single sheet of Dawson's letter written at 18 years of age after first week at school. In Very Good condition - some wear and tanning along spine/ Fielding Dawson was an important member of both the Beat Generation and of the Black Mountain Poets.

Black Sparrow Press, 1970, signed (number 93 of limited edition of 126 signed, 426 total). Chapbook (sewn), 19 x 13 cm, 5 pages of text (in brown and red side-by-side), the front slate gray wrap has an opalesque window into a half-width half-title (literally) page in red, overlapping full title page underneath, hand-tied binding. In Fine condition - the only flaw is a slight crease at top of opal window. This is a sensationally designed chapbook.

Light Work, Syracuse NY, 1978, Signed by Author, Limited Edition #5 of 400 in wraps. Chapbook (stapled) with paper dust jacket, pp. 23, 21 x 15 cm, book has pictorial cover, inside gray wraps with bold blue titling, 22 photographs of Fielding Dawson's collages. In Fine condition. From an exhibition at Light Work, a non-profit photographic center engaged in the visual arts. Tom Bryan was exhibition curator and catalog editor, Phil Block exhibition and catalog concept, Cecil Dorman design and production. Fielding Dawson (1930-2002) was an important member of both the Beat Generation and of the Black Mountain Poets.

Just Buffalo Press, 1979, limited edition of 250 copies, Signed by Fielding Dawson. Single folded cream sheet, 17 x 12 cm, the poem "Prophet" is on a single page. In Fine Condition. The poem references jazz pianist Red Garland, and the front page is Dawson's own drawing of Garland. Included tipped in errata note and original envelope.

Ferry Press, Woolwich, London 1964, Limited Edition (of 600), INSCRIBED by Fielding Dawson "for Bert - Fee 12/19/75", oblong paperback (stapled), 20 x 25 cm, pp. 19, front cover collage (lampooning British society) by Fielding Dawson, poetic stories in Dawson style, featuring an intriguing "This book could not have been made without the money of" list. In Good condition - a horizontal crease runs through the book, wear along spine, clean pages. Fielding Dawson (1930-2002) was an important member of both the Beat Generation and of the Black Mountain Poets. A fascinating glimpse into Dawson's time in England.

Viscerally Press/Three Hawk Press,1981, Limited Edition (242 of 300) and SIGNED by Fielding Dason on cover. Chapbook (string-bound), 22 x 14 cm, cream wraps with yellow brushstroke artwork through title, ochre endpapers, cream sheets, 8 pages of clean text, tight binding. Condition is Near Fine - some light toning to bottom half of cover, minor corner wear. Fielding Dawson (1930-2002) was an important member of both the Beat Generation and of the Black Mountain Poets.

Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara CA, November 1974, Signed by Fielding Dawson. Chapbook (stapled), 12 page story, 24 x 16 cm. Cream pages, pictorial cover with red and black design, includes childrens' song on copyright page and current Black Sparrow publications on rear. In Fine Condition. Fielding Dawson (1930-2002) was an important member of both the Beat Generation and of the Black Mountain Poets.

Black Sparrow Press, Santa Barbara CA, October 1976, Signed by Fielding Dawson. Chapbook (stapled), 12 page story, 24 x 16 cm. Cream pages, pictorial cover with red and black design, includes current Black Sparrow publications on rear. In Fine Condition. Fielding Dawson (1930-2002) was an important member of both the Beat Generation and of the Black Mountain Poets.

Shortstop Press, Durham, NC, March 1981, edition limited to 350 copies, INITIALLED by author on cover page. Chapbook (stapled), stories 4 and 3 pages respectively, 16 x 10 cm, cover features photograph by Dawson within green border, cream paper. In Fine Condition. Fielding Dawson (1930-2002) was an important member of both the Beat Generation and of the Black Mountain Poets.

Shortstop Press (2nd publication thereof), New York, NY, March 1965, edition limited to 500 copies, initialed by author on cover verso. Chapbook (stapled), 17 x 12 cm, cover artwork by Fielding Dawson, 2 sheets folded and gathered, text of story on 5 pages, including rear cover. In Fine condition. Fielding Dawson (1930-2002) was an important member of both the Beat Generation and of the Black Mountain Poets. A charming petite chapbook with a 60s feel.

Shortstop Press, Durham, NC, March 1977, edition limited to 350 copies, signed by author on cover verso. Chapbook (stapled), 22 x 14 cm, pp. 10 , umbrella design on cover and above text on first page, essay on writing with examples of Dawson's editing at rear. In Fine condition. Fielding Dawson (1930-2002) was an important member of both the Beat Generation and of the Black Mountain Poets.

The Ferry Press, London, 1977, signed by author on title page. Chapbook (stapled), 21 x 15 cm, 5 pages of text (essay) in cream wraps. In Fine condition. Fielding Dawson (1930-2002) was an important member of both the Beat Generation and of the Black Mountain Poets.

Interim Books, Village Station NY, 1963, Signed by Fielding Dawson on Copyright Page. Chapbook (stapled), 7 pages of text, cream pages, cover photograph by Dawson. In Very Good Condition - light tanning/soil along spine edge. More free form than your average essay!

G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1st Edition, 1st Printing, 2021, SIGNED by Jeffery Deaver on a publisher's bookplate affixed to the half title. Hardcover with dust jacket, 434 numbered pages, 24 x 16 cm, navy blue boards with silver titling on the spine, jacket illustration of purple building in a blue sky with multi-colored lines of text. NEW (unread) book. Condition is Fine in Fine, packed securely in a sturdy (200# burst test) box. The "master of ticking-bomb suspense" (People) Jeffery Deaver delivers the latest thriller featuring his beloved protagonists Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs as they search for a criminal whose fascination with breaking locks terrorizes New York City.

Hal Leonard, Milwaukee, Artist Transcriptions Series (Saxophone). Large Paperback (sheet music), 86 pages, 16 transcriptions, including "Alice in Wonderland", "Easy Living", "I Remember You", "Look for the Silver Lining", "Stardust". "Take Five". Condition is Very Good - clean pages, tight binding, light bumping on corners. Essential work from Dave Brubeck's legendary sax man.

Kevin Dixon, 2006, inscribed by author, graphic comical musical memoir in square paperback format (19 x 19 cm) in Very Good condition (light edge wear only). "True life tales of failure and humiliation! Follow the exploits of the worst band in the world as they rocket their way to obscurity and hopelessness. Real autobiographical misadventures provide valuable lessons to an incompetent, fictional rock star wannabe with super powers."

Meyerbooks, 1990. Trade Paperback, 374 numbered pages, 23 x 16 cm, blue cover with illustrations. Condition: Fine. Crisp copy, appears unread, in protective mylar.