Search Results: Authors starting with S from Hopkins Books

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Basic Books, 1996. From the Co-Director of the NASA Space Engineering Research Center, a proposal to use resources available in asteroids, comets and other planets. 274 pages with Index and a section of photos. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. There are some faint age foxing spots to the edges of the edges of the text block. Binding is tight and square. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover second printing published by Knopf, 1967. 242 pages, dark blue cloth covered boards, with gold colored lettering for the title and author on the spine. The dust jacket is not price clipped, though it does show wear, with a long tear to the spine section, several short closed tears and edge wear - it has been protected with a clear, removable cover though. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No writing on the text, no former ownership marks. The text is clean, the binding is tight and square. There is some light foxing spots to the edges of the text block. A travel memoir by one of the greatest short story writers of the 20th century, with journeys to Iran, Turkey, Spain, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and Czechoslovakia. Interesting Cold War era travel conditions throughout. A good reading copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

First hardcover edition, published by The University of California Press, 2000. Professor Gibson examines the theme of 'Pleasure' in Dutch landscape paintings of the 17th Century. Gibson looks at how townspeople of the time experienced the Dutch rural countryside, and he discusses how the representation of peasants might have conditioned how contemporary viewers to respond to rural images. The dust jacket is intact, is not price clipped, it does have a closed tear on the front, about 5 inch long tear. The inside of the dust jacket has a piece of transparent tape as an attempt to repair the tear. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover though. No further wear though, no former ownership marks, no writing. The text is clean, the binding is tight and square. Nice sewn binding and beautiful brown and rust colored cloth covered boards. 8-1/2" X 11-1/4", 16 full color plates and 123 black and white illustrations. The photo attached is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

First hardcover edition, published by Simon & Schuster, 1985. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Slate gray colored boards over black cloth covered spine, with the author's name and title imprinted in gold on the spine. 432 pages, 6-1/4" X 9-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. The jacket has been protected with a Brodart brand, removable cover. The jacket has no tears or rubbing, there is only an original book store price sticker on the front flap, about 1/4" wide and 1" tall, partially removed. No further wear to the jacket to report. There are no former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. Full copyright line. The boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear to the boards. Sewn binding is intact, straight and square. All lettering on the spine is crisp and not rubbed or worn. There are a few dots of edge wear from use to the edges of the text block, otherwise no further wear to… Read More

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by University of Chicago Press, 1995. An in-depth look at how non-Western societies have perceived their early interactions with Western explorers. The primary focus being the Hawaiian experience with Captain Cook. 318 pages, with Index, Bibliography, and three maps, 6-1/4" X 9-1/4". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Sturdy cover boards with black cloth covered spine. Jacket is intact and is not price clipped. The last flyleaf has a diagonal crease at the lower left corner - see photos. Top edge of the text block has a few tiny dots of foxing from age. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard copy. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover published by W.W. Norton, 1976. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. May Sarton's memoir of her life between the ages of 26 and 45. Two previous titles cover the years up to 26; 'I Knew A Phoenix', and the years post 45 in 'Plant Dreaming Deep'. She celebrates her friendships including; Elizabeth Bowen, Louise Bogan, and Jean Dominique.This copy is not a library discard, not a remainder. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text. The binding is tight and square. The dust jacket has a chip at the top of the spine, of about a half inch tall, a closed tear of about an inch on the back at the top, and a diagonal crease on the front at the top. The jacket has been protected with a clear, removable, library quality cover though. The green cloth covered boards show only some edge wear at the top of the spine - corresponding to the area of the dust jacket chip. 254 pages, 5-7/8" X 8-7/8. The photo attached is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo!

Signed by May Sarton on the title page. Hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by W.W. Norton, 1973. A fourth printing copy. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. The story of Caroline Spenver, a 76 year old retired teacher, frail in body, but definitely not frail in mind. 133 pages. Black boards over wheat colored cloth covered spine, with the author name and title in orange and black on the spine. Boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. The signature by Sarton appears to also have a short two word inscription, her handwriting is fairly small so the additional words are difficult to decipher. Edges of the text block are clean, binding is tight and square. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages besides the signature. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition published by Alfred A. Knopf. Originally published in French in 1949, this is a 1951 American hardcover edition. Third in the 'Roads To Freedom' series. The story of a group of despondent Frenchman, experiencing the fall of France in 1940. Identifying the exact edition of this title can be tricky. Post-WWII club editions were often very similar in quality to the 'Trade' editions. It is not clearly marked as such, but it is most likely the book club edition. The dust jacket is not priced on the front flap, and the copyright page does not include the phrase 'First American Edition'. Even as a club edition, it is a nicely printed copy. Red cloth covered boards, with the title and author name on the spine - author name within an oval design on the front cover board. The dust jacket shows wear at the corners, edges, head and heel of the spine, age tanning to the spine panel, and has some creasing and abrasion wear to the edges of the spine panel. Cover boards are flat, the top right… Read More

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Universe. Originally published in 1967, this is the 2006 reprint edition, a second printing of this edition. From the series of 'This is.." books of Geography facts for children. Wonderful vintage illustrations in Sasek's distinctive style throughout the book. 60 pages, 12-5/8" X 9". Sturdy illustrated cover boards. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Binding is tight and square. All text pages are intact and tightly bound. Not a library discard, not a remainder copy. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, very minor wear at the edges of the dust jacket. Jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition, published by Penguin, 1990. From the author of 'Power of The Dog', the story of Grayling, Montana, and the rivalry of two families that control the fate of the town. 226 pages, 5" X 7-3/4". Cover art by Grace DeVito. No creases to the cover or spine. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. An expected amount of age tanning to the text pages considering the type of paper used in the book. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover first edition, with dust jacket, published by Doubleday, 1963. In which Richard Scarry adapts 31 fables by the 17th Century French writer, La Fontaine. Each one illustrated with his distinctive animals. 8-1/2" X 11", 60 pages, sewn binding. The dust jacket is not price clipped, with the original price of $3.25 appearing on the interior top corner of the front flap. The dust jacket has a tear at the front bottom, through the rabbit wearing the red cap, and a large chip on the back bottom. The chip on the back is about 1" tall by 2-1/2" across. Several smaller chips and short tears as well. Though the dust jacket has been covered with a clear, removable protective cover. This is not a library discard copy. The binding is intact and the text is clean, with no writing, and no former ownership marks on the text. The sewn binding is still tight with all pages intact with no looseness to the text pages. Tips of the corners of the cover boards are worn and show spots of exposure. Attached are photos… Read More

Trade paperback edition, published by Oxford University Press, 1985. An examination of the decision making process involved in the bombing of cities during WWII, with a focus on Dresden, Berlin and Tokyo. 272 pages with Index, Notes and Sources. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No writing on the text pages, no former ownership marks. The spine is straight and unbroken. The front cover has a light crease at the top right, a diagonal crease about two inches long. Age tanning to the edges of the text, most likely common with this edition considering the paper stock used. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by University of Chicago Press, 1992. This is an unopened copy, still in the original shrink wrap as provided by the publisher. In which Scheler examines a universal feature of humanity; the ranking of values, from lowest to highest. Also includes a biographical essay of Scheler by Harold Bershady of the University of Pennsylvania. Part of the Heritage of Scoiology series. No former ownership marks, no writing. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. No creases to the cover or spine. No apparent wear to the book as it is still unopened. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition, published by Philomel, 1991. This is a fourth printing copy. An Ex-library copy. The library markings are limited to a UPC code sticker and rubber stamp mark on the first flyleaf, no sticker on the spine and no due date pocket on the last flyleaf. The dust jacket is intact, it is not price clipped, and it has been covered with a clear, removable cover. No writing on the text besides those library markings already mentioned. The binding is intact, all pages are entirely intact and bound tightly. Known for his Science-Fiction illustrations, Schoenherr also wrote and illustrated several children's picture books, usually with a focus on nature and animals. Nice example of this book, despite the library marks. The photo attached is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Signed, limited edition. First edition hardcover, published by Kitchen Sink Press, 1994. Signed by founder Steve Krupp, on a book plate designed by Dave Kitchen, number 72 of 500 signed and numbered copies. Published to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Kitchen Press. Filled with highlights and anecdotes, full color illustrations throughout. 128 pages with Index, 8-3/4" X 11". Not issued with a jacket. Coated stock illustrated cover boards. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Sewn binding is tight and square. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Edges of the text block are clean. Attached are some photos of the copy we have in our inventory.

Paperback edition, published by The San Diego Museum of Art to accompany the exhibit of the same name. This is a new book, still in the shrink wrap as supplied by the publisher. The exhibit; 'Picturing Paradise: San Diego in the Eye of the Artist, 1875 - 1940', focused on the artists of the Southern California area, with 48 reproductions of the art in the exhibit, also includes three essays on the art of the region and the period. Coauthors are Sara E. Bush, and Jennifer Luksic. As a new, unopened book, there is no wear to report, no marks on the cover, no creases, no former ownership marks. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition, published by Antique Collectors Club, 2004. First published in 1906, this is a first printing of the recent reprint from Antique Collectors Club. Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, architect of more than 300 buildings, was known for his unique designs of both the exterior and interior places as well as the interior designs. Here Scott details his ideas of design, with each chapter focusing on a specific area of the house. Also includes details illustrations of more than 30 of his own house designs. 320 pages, 6" X 8-1/2". Printed in England on the high quality coated stock paper known as Consort Royal Art paper. 16 full color plates and several B&W illustrations and floor plans. Sturdy coated stock illustrated cover boards. No dust jacket, though I believe that this edition was not published with a jacket. A sturdy, high quality volume, weighing close to 2 pounds. Hardcover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of… Read More

First hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Tor, 1994. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. 'Trouble', who has been haunting the virtual worlds of the Shadows of cyberspace, thought she had gone on her last mission, but now she has been called on for one more adventure. 5-3/4" X 8-1/2", 379 pages. Sturdy black colored cover boards. Cover is flat, the corners are not bumped or worn, no edge wear. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover with dust packet, published by Little, Brown, 2000. A later edition. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. A collection of 28 short essays that had originally appeared in The New Yorker, Esquire and other publications. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. There is a crease mark to the top right corner of the first 16 pages of the text - top right corner, 1-1/2" diagonal crease at the top right corner. Dust jacket shows only minor rubbing wear to the back panel. Teal green boards with blue spine and the author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold. Boards are flat, and the corners are not bumped or creased. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

First trade paperback edition, published by Random House, 2015. The story of the friendship between three young Japanese-American women in San Francisco, in 1938, just before the start of World War II. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No creases to the cover or spine. Binding is tight and square. Just has a couple dots of edge wear to the edge of the spine. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.