Search Results: Authors starting with P from Charm City Books

May 01, 1991. Very Good. SOFTCOVER. SIGNED by the author, JUDITH PACHT to LARAINE NEWMAN. First Edition/First Printing and also SIGNED by LARAINE NEWMAN. SOFTCOVER. Very nice condition copy SIGNED by actor LARAINE NEWMAN! (Laraine Newman (born March 2, 1952) is an American comedian, actress, voice artist, and writer who was part of the original cast of NBC's Saturday Night Live.) This book was donated to Rosie O'Donnell for a charity auction on her show which I bought. (The Rosie O'Donnell Show was an American daytime television talk show created, hosted, and produced by actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell. It premiered on June 10, 1996, and concluded after six seasons on May 22, 2002.) BS000116CCC.

HARDCOVER. SIGNED in Person at the Book Signing Event. OUR MAN: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century by George Packer (2019). SIGNED, Dated, (29 Oct 2019), and New York City wrote to the Full Title page by George Packer, the author. Brand New and Never owned. This is a FIRST Edition, FIRST Printing copy as stated on the copyright page. Dust jacket is in Brand New condition with no issues. The book has no tears, marks, creases, remainder marks, library markings, or black lines on the edges. Not inscribed to anyone. Not price-clipped, not a Book Club Edition (BCE), or signed on a bookplate. True Collectible Quality. First Edition, First Printing, hand SIGNED, Dated, 29 Oct 2019, & New York City to the Full Title page. No inscription; full signature plus 29 Oct 2019 and New York City only. From an event featuring Thomas Chatterton Williams in conversation with George Packer in New York City on October 29, 2019. FREE: A copy of one review and a copy of the bookstore's October 2019 events… Read More

HARDCOVER. SIGNED in Person at the Book Signing Event. OLD IN ART SCHOOL: A Memoir of Starting Over by Nell Painter (2018). SIGNED to the full title page by Nell Painter, the author. Brand New and Never owned. This is a First Edition, Fourth Printing copy as stated on the copyright page. Dust jacket is in Brand New condition with no issues. The book has no tears, marks, creases, remainder marks, library markings, or black lines on the edges. Not inscribed to anyone. Not price-clipped, not a Book Club Edition (BCE), or signed on a bookplate. True Collectible Quality. First Edition, Fourth Printing copy, hand SIGNED, in my presence, to the full title page. No inscription; full signature only. From the National Book Critics Circle Finalists' Reading at The New School in New York City on March 13, 2019. FREE: The color National Book Critics Circle Reading program and a two-sided, color, souvenir bookmark featuring the NBCC Finalists for publishing the year 2018 and a two-sided, color, souvenir bookmark… Read More

HARDCOVER. Hand Signed & Dated with "NYC" written by the author, Rajesh Parameswaran, directly to the full title page. Brand New, First Edition, First Printing copy. Beautiful condition. Never Owned. THIS IS A "GIFT-GIVING" QUALITY BOOK! NOT Remaindered, NOT Inscribed, NOT Ex-library, NOT Book Club Edition, NOT Price clipped, or Read. Opened only to Sign. Book has no flaws. NOT signed on a PUBLISHER tipped-in, or laid in page or bookplate as many books are today! (Note: Publishers are now attempting to pass off books as "Signed" by inserting author-signed sheets at the time of printing!). I Am an Executioner: Love Stories by Rajesh Parameswaran. A selection of the Summer 2012 Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers program. His stories have appeared in McSweeney's, Granta, Zoetrope: All-Story, and Fiction. "The Strange Career of Dr. Raju Gopalarajan" was one of three stories for which McSweeney's earned a National Magazine Award in 2007, and it was reprinted in The Best American Magazine Writing.… Read More

HARDCOVER. SIGNED in Person at the Book Signing Event. Air Traffic by Gregory Pardlo (2018). SIGNED, Dated (4-19-18), and NYC written to the title page by the author. Brand New and Never owned. This is a First Edition, First Printing copy as stated on the copyright page. Dust jacket is in Brand New condition with no issues. The book has no tears, marks, creases, remainder marks, library markings, or black lines on the edges. Not inscribed to anyone. Not price clipped, not a Book Club Edition (BCE), or signed on a bookplate. True Collectible Quality. First Edition, First Printing, Hand SIGNED, Dated 4-19-18 & NYC written by the author to full title page. No inscription; full signature plus 4/19/18 and NYC only. April 10, 2018, is the publication date for this book. From an event featuring Gregory Pardlo and Leslie Jamison in New York City on April 19, 2018. BONUSES: Copies of two book reviews. This book will be carefully wrapped and shipped in a box via USPS mail with free delivery confirmation. ****… Read More

Nov 01, 1996. Fine. SOFTCOVER. SIGNED and Inscribed by the author, Bonnie Gault Pardo, on the full title page. Brand New Condition. First Edition/First Printing. No spine creases. Not remaindered. Not price clipped. No other names, writing, inscriptions, underlining, highlighting, bookplates, stamps, tears, creases, etc. Stored in smoke-free environment. FREE USPS delivery confirmation tracking number provided.

HARDCOVER. SIGNED 3 TIMES! The Caregiver by Samuel Park. SIGNED, Dated, 10.1.2018, and NYC! written by Zachary Knoll (editor), Lisa Grubka (agent), and Curtis Sittenfeld (author & friend). Brand New and Never owned. This is a FIRST Edition, FIRST Printing copy as stated on the copyright page. Dust jacket is in Brand New condition with no issues. The book has no tears, marks, creases, remainder marks, library markings, or black lines on the edges. Not inscribed to anyone. Not price-clipped, not a Book Club Edition (BCE), or signed on a bookplate. True Collectible Quality. First Edition, First Printing, hand SIGNED, Dated, 10.1.2018 & NYC! wrote to the full title page. No inscription; three full signatures plus 10.1.2018 and NYC! only. From an event featuring Curtis Sittenfeld, Lisa Grubka, and Zachary Knoll in New York City on October 1, 2018. BONUSES: The two-sided, colored October 2018 events flier and copies of three book reviews and a New York Times essay about Samuel Park and The Caregiver are… Read More

HARDCOVER. SIGNED in Person at the Book signing Event. The Paris Diversion by Chris Pavone (2019). SIGNED, Dated, (5.29.19), and NYC wrote to the full title page by Chris Pavone, the author. Brand New and Never owned. This is a FIRST Edition, FIRST Printing copy as stated on the copyright page. Dust jacket is in Brand New condition with no issues. The book has no tears, marks, creases, remainder marks, library markings, or black lines on the edges. Not inscribed to anyone. Not price-clipped, not a Book Club Edition (BCE), or signed on a bookplate. True Collectible Quality. First Edition, First Printing, hand SIGNED, Dated 5.29.19, and NYC wrote to the Full Title Page. No inscription; full signature plus 5.29.19 and NYC only. From an event featuring Chris Pavone, Kalisha Buckhanon, Catherine Ryan Howard, Helen Philips, Riley Sager, and Karin Slaughter in New York City on May 29, 2019. FREE: A copy of the four-page event booklet and copies of two book reviews are included. This book will be carefully… Read More

HARDCOVER. SIGNED in Person at the Book Signing Event. MELMOTH by Sarah Perry (2018). SIGNED, Dated, (17th Oct 2018), and NYC wrote to the title page by Sarah Perry, the author. This is a FIRST Edition, FIRST Printing copy as stated on the copyright page. Brand New and Never owned. Dust jacket is in Brand New condition with no issues. The book has no tears, marks, creases, remainder marks, library markings, or black lines on the edges. Not inscribed to anyone. Not price clipped, not a Book Club Edition (BCE), or signed on a bookplate. True Collectible Quality. First Edition, First Printing, hand SIGNED, Dated, 17th Oct 2018, & NYC to full title page. No inscription; full signature plus 17th Oct 2018 and NYC only. From an event featuring Sarah Perry in conversation with Aidan Flax-Clark in New York City on October 17, 2018. BONUSES: A copy of one book review and the four-page color program are included. This book will be carefully wrapped and shipped via USPS mail with free delivery confirmation. ****… Read More

HARDCOVER. SIGNED in Person at the Book Signing Event. NEVERWORLD WAKE by Marisha Pessl (2018). SIGNED, Dated, (Sept 1, 2018), written to the title page by the author. Brand New and Never owned. This is a First Edition, First Printing copy as stated on the copyright page. Dust jacket is in Brand New condition with no issues. The book has no tears, marks, creases, remainder marks, library markings, or black lines on the edges. Not inscribed to anyone. Not price-clipped, not a Book Club Edition (BCE), or signed on a bookplate. True Collectible Quality. First Edition, First Printing, hand SIGNED & Dated, Sept 1, 2018, to full title page. No inscription; full signature and Sept. 1, 2018, only. From an event featuring Marisha Pessl at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. on September 1, 2018. FREE: Copies of two book reviews and the complete 16-page, fold-out, color National Book Festival program are included. This book will be carefully wrapped and shipped via USPS mail with free delivery… Read More

Audio CD. Fine. CD. Near Brand NEW! Bought by me shrink wrapped, Brand New. I copied it to my PC and put it away. CD has no scratches, no fingerprints, etc. Issued CD Case and all Liner notes in Mint condition! Original with all Art work, Liner notes, etc. No Club Records, Holes Punches, or Cut Corners! UPC: 605101000029. CD00007.

Audio CD. Very Good. CD. Near Brand NEW! I rated it as "Very Good" due to the rear hole punch only. Bought by me. I made a mistake and ordered two copies of this CD. Near Brand New. This CD was brand new when I bought it. It has never been played. CD has no scratches, no fingerprints, etc. Issued CD Case and all Liner notes in Mint condition! Original with all Artwork, Liner notes, etc. No Club Records, or Cut Corners, but it does have a hole punch through the UPC code only. UPC: 605101000029. CD00007.2

HARDCOVER. SIGNED. A MOTHER FOR ALL SEASONS by Debbie Phelps. HAND SIGNED by Debbie Phelps, Michael Phelps mother, on the Full Title Page. She wrote, 'Enjoy many DP moments! Debbie Phelps'. Brand New, First Edition, First Printing copy. First Edition and 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 printed on the copyright page. Beautiful condition with a beautiful dust jacket. NOT Remaindered, NOT owner Inscribed, NOT Ex-library, NOT Book Club Edition, NOT Price clipped ($25.99). Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges are clean. Interior is clean and legible. DJ is not chipped or crinkled. First Edition, First Printing, Hand SIGNED and Inscribed by the author, Debbie Phelps. No prior owner inscriptions; Author signature and Inscription only. Publication date: April 7, 2009. ISBN: 978-006-1780-011. ALWAYS wrapped securely and shipped in a sturdy box for added protection. If you have any questions, please ask. BS0000044.

HARDCOVER. SIGNED. HAND SIGNED and warmly Inscribed by Debbie Phelps, Michael Phelps mother, on the Full Title Page. She wrote, 'To Laura, Capturing memories with family & friends with love & happiness, Debbie Phelps'. Near Brand New. A TRUE First Edition, First Printing copy. Beautiful condition with a beautiful dust jacket. Dust jacket has a very slight nick at the top edge only, hence a Very Good rating, otherwise, this book would be rated New. NOT Remaindered, NOT owner Inscribed, NOT Ex-library, NOT Book Club Edition, NOT Price clipped ($25.99). Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges are clean. Interior is clean and legible. First Edition, First Printing, Hand SIGNED and Inscribed by the author, Debbie Phelps. No prior owner inscriptions; Author signature and Inscription only. Publication date: April 7, 2009. ISBN: 978-006-1780-011. ALWAYS wrapped securely and shipped in a sturdy box for added protection. If you have any questions, please ask. BS0000046.

HARDCOVER. SIGNED, HAND SIGNED and warmly Inscribed by Debbie Phelps, Michael Phelps mother, on the Full Title Page. She wrote, 'To Melinda, To the Mom of the 4 little swimmers. Enjoy each & every day with love, Debbie Phelps'. Like New. A TRUE First Edition, First Printing copy. Just because a Seller says its a First Edition does not mean its a First Edition/First Printing. Always look at the number line First Edition and 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 printed on the copyright page. Beautiful condition with a beautiful dust jacket. NOT Remaindered, NOT owner Inscribed, NOT Ex-library, NOT Book Club Edition, NOT Price clipped ($25.99). Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges are clean. Interior is clean and legible. DJ is not chipped or crinkled. First Edition, First Printing, Hand SIGNED and Inscribed by the author, Debbie Phelps. Publication date: April 7, 2009. ISBN: 978-006-1780-011. ALWAYS wrapped securely and shipped in a sturdy box for added protection. If you have any questions, please ask. BS0000045.

HARDCOVER. SIGNED in Person at the Book Signing Event. THE NEED by Helen Phillips (2019). SIGNED to the Full Title page by Helen Phillips, the author. Brand New and Never owned. This is the FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING copy as stated on the copyright page. The Dust Jacket is in brand-new condition with no issues. The book has no tears, marks, creases, remainder marks, library markings, or black lines on the edges. Not inscribed to anyone. Not price-clipped, not a Book Club Edition (BCE), or signed on a bookplate. True Collectible Quality. First Edition, First Printing, hand SIGNED to the Full Title page. No inscription; full signature only. From an event featuring Helen Phillips at the Brooklyn Book Festival in New York City on September 22, 2019. FREE: A copy of one book review and two bookmarks from the Brooklyn Book Festival featuring Walt Whitman and Susan Choi are included. This book will be carefully wrapped and shipped with free delivery confirmation. **** Helen Phillips' collection Some… Read More

May 15, 1991. Very Good. SOFTCOVER. Signed and Inscribed by the author, Harry I. Phillips, on the first front end page, FFEP. Near brand new condition copy. Slightest cover spine creases. First Edition/First Printing. Pages are clean and bright. Not Remaindered. Not price clipped. No other names, writing, inscriptions, underlining, highlighting, bookplates, stamps, tears, creases, etc. Stored in smoke-free environment. FREE USPS delivery confirmation tracking number provided.

HARDCOVER. SIGNED in Person at the Book Signing Event. THE NEED by Helen Phillips (2019). SIGNED, Dated, (9.22.19), and "Brooklyn, New York," written to the Full Title page by Helen Phillips, the author. Brand New and Never owned. This is the FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING copy as stated on the copyright page. The Dust Jacket is in brand-new condition with no issues. The book has no tears, marks, creases, remainder marks, library markings, or black lines on the edges. Not inscribed to anyone. Not price-clipped, not a Book Club Edition (BCE), or signed on a bookplate. True Collectible Quality. First Edition, First Printing, hand SIGNED, Dated, 9.22.19, and Brooklyn, New York to the Full Title page. No inscriptions; "9.22.19" and "Brooklyn, New York" and her full signature only. From an event featuring Helen Phillips at the Brooklyn Book Festival in New York City on September 22, 2019. FREE: A copy of one book review and two bookmarks from the Brooklyn Book Festival featuring Walt Whitman and Susan Choi… Read More

HARDCOVER. SIGNED. GLORY DENIED: THE SAGA OF JIM THOMPSON by Tom Philpott (2001). SIGNED, Dated, (7-20-01), written to the title page by Tom Philpott, the author. He inscribed this book: To Bill & Peggie, May your service and sacrifices, and those of all military and veteran families, never be forgotten. Warm Regards, Tom Philpott." Brand new-looking book. This is a First Edition, First Printing copy as stated on the copyright page. The dust jacket is in Like New condition with no issues. 'Autographed Copy' sticker on the front cover. The book has no tears, marks, creases, remainder marks, library markings, or black lines on the edges. Not inscribed to anyone. Not price clipped, not a Book Club Edition (BCE), or signed on a bookplate. True Collectible Quality. First Edition, First Printing, Hand SIGNED and inscribed, and Dated 7-20-01 written by the author to full title page. No other inscriptions; full signature. May 17, 2001, is the publication date for this book. This book will be carefully wrapped… Read More

Jan 01, 1979. Fine. FRANKLIN LIBRARY LEATHER ISSUED BOOK HARDBACK. Brand New Condition copy. Never Owned, Read or Used. Spine never cracked. The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1979. Copy of The Flowering of New England by Van Wyck Brooks, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall, 474 pp. Very slight tanning to the spine only. From "The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature" limited edition series, published under the auspices of The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. Bound in the publisher's original red composition leather with red silk moiré endpapers and lavish gilt decoration to the spine and boards, as well as gilt lettering and four raised bands on the spine. All edges of the leaves are gilt, (a.e.g.); silk ribbon marker still attached. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. No wear or bumping, hinges are strong; text is clean and tight throughout. No names, writing, bookplates, notations, etc.