Search Results: Titles starting with I from Books Tell You Why, Inc.

New York: Farrar Straus Giroux. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0374281580 . A Fine first edition/first printing in a lightly edgeworn alike dust-jacket; The story of Charlotte Simmons, a gifted young woman who is born with a rare condition that renders her blind. Struggling to find her place in the world, Charlotte finds her voice and uses her talent to create works of art that reflect her unique perspective.; 8vo; 676 pages; MR .

New York: Farrar Straus Giroux. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0374281580 . A Fine first edition/first printing in a like dust-jacket that has a price sticker on the upper front corner of the dust-jacket; Charlotte Simmons is a young woman who has faced many challenges in her life. She is a graduate of Howard University and has worked as a journalist for the Washington Post. Charlotte is also the author of a memoir, I Am Not Your Negro. Her book tells the story of her family and their experiences during the civil rights movement.; 8vo; 676 pages .

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1974. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0399114130 . A Fine first Edition/First Printing that has mild discoloration to the very edges of the boards housed in a like dust-jacket; "I Am Not a Crook" is the story of Art Buchwald, a journalist who was falsely accused of being a crook. Buchwald uses his wit and humor to fight back against his accusers and clear his name.; 8vo; 250 pages .

New York: Algonquin Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0945575866 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Fine condition with remainder mark to bottom edge in alike dust-jacket; Zoë Handke is a fascinating and accomplished author who has written extensively about the art of storytelling. Her book, I Am Zoë Handke, is a collection of essays about the craft of writing. The essays are thoughtful and reflective, and they provide an illuminating look at the art of storytelling from a professional perspective.; Remainder; 8vo; 216 pages .

Boston, Toronto And London: Little, Brown and Company. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316782793 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in a scuffed Very Good+ dust-jacket; This book is a collection of essays written by women from the North of Ireland. The essays discuss topics such as political violence, the role of women in society, and the experience of living in a divided country. The essays are written in a frank and powerful manner, and they offer a unique and insightful perspective on life in the North of Ireland.; 8vo; 264 pages .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 067941195X . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; This novel tells the story of a young Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied Europe who must choose between her love for a gentile boy and her faith in her God.; 8vo .

New York: Anchor Books. Fine+. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 0385720734 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Very Fine condition. Signed by author Ana Castillo directly on the title page; A young girl, Ana, must find a way to survive in a world where the impossible is her only hope. Ana is forced to flee her home when the government begins a crackdown on the opposition. She joins a group of rebels and embarks on an incredible journey of endurance and hope. Along the way, Ana must find a way to overcome incredible odds and save her family and friends from the government's grasp. With courage and determination, she asks the impossible and finds a way to fight back.; 8vo; Signed by Author .

New York: Dodd, Mead. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1974. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Upper front corners slightly bumped; When the novel opens, Velda is a young girl living in a small town in upstate New York. She is excited to be going to the Highlands, a place her older sister has told her about. She is looking forward to meeting new people, seeing the beautiful scenery, and learning more about her family history. However, when Velda arrives in the Highlands, she learns that her sister lied to her. The Highlands are not a beautiful place; they are a rough and dangerous place, and Velda is soon the victim of a terrible crime. She must find a way to survive in this hostile environment and find out the truth about her family. Velda Johnston has a beautiful writing style that is easy to read and understand. She makes the difficult situation that Velda is in easy to understand, and the reader is drawn into the story. I Came To The Highlands is a excellent novel that is… Read More

Boston: Little, Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316313130 . A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket, signed by author Ellen Gilchrist on the title page; The book I Cannot Get You Close Enough is about a woman who is trying to reconnect with her ex-boyfriend. She is trying to find ways to get close to him again, but he keeps pushing her away.; 8vo; 391 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Anchor Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385483643 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; The author speaks about his journey of learning to wait on God and how it has changed his life. He shares personal stories and encourages readers to do the same.; 8vo; FSA .

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1972. Third Printing. Hardcover. 0395139392 . A Later Printing, Fine in a mildly shelfworn yet alike dust-jacket ; In this novel, the story of the Van der Veer family, the patriarch, the matriarch and their children, is told. The patriarch, a successful lawyer, dies suddenly, leaving his wife and children to fend for themselves. The matriarch is determined to provide for her family and does whatever she can to make ends meet. The eldest son is a successful doctor, but the middle son is a wastrel. The youngest son, who is barely into his twenties, is struggling to find his way in the world. When the patriarch's death is announced, the family gathers to discuss what to do with his estate. The matriarch decides to divide it equally among her children. This causes some friction, as the eldest son feels that he should receive the most. Ultimately, the youngest son is able to reconcile with his brother and they all go on to lead… Read More

New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679440321 . A handsome first American edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century; Chandler's biography of Federico Fellini tells the story of one of the most celebrated and influential filmmakers of all time. Combining extensive interviews with Fellini himself, as well as original research, Chandler provides a fascinating and definitive account of one of the twentieth century's most innovative and celebrated filmmakers.; B&W Photographs; 8vo .

New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, Inc.. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1977. 1/4 Cloth. 0698108485 . A Fine edition in a like dust-jacket that is mildly shelfworn ; Meredith Marsh's I Had Wild Jack for a Lover is an erotic and exhilarating read that transports the reader into the world of 18th century London. Marsh's descriptive writing transports the reader into the heart of the characters and transports the reader into the steamy world of 18th century London. The plot is based on the true story of John Wilkes Booth and his relationship with Wild Jack.; 8vo; 378 pages .

New York: Simon and Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1976. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671223305 . A first Printing of the First Edition that is in Fine condition and in a dust-jacket that is also Fine; This is a novel about a woman who has spent her entire life alone. She is a recluse who has never left her home. She is a woman who has never really interacted with other people. She is a woman who has never really experienced life.; 8vo; 268 pages .

New York: Harmony Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0609601431 . A Fine first Printing of the First Edition that has some slight creasing to the spine edges in a Fine dust-jacket that bears a sticker on the upper right corner; In I Have Landed, Stephen Jay Gould tells the story of his life and work as a naturalist. He covers topics such as his childhood fascination with natural history, his apprenticeship as a naturalist, and his many groundbreaking discoveries in the field. Gould also discusses the challenges of his work, and the importance of communicating the beauty and importance of nature to the public. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of naturalism and the life and work of one of its most influential authors.; 8vo; 418 pages .

New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0805010858 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in seemingly unread, Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with a hint of edgewear; Patterned along the lines of a legal case, "I" Is For Innocent is seamlessly divided into thirds: one-third of the novel is devoted to the prosecution, one-third to the defense, and a final third to cross-examination and rebuttal resulting in a trial novel without a trial and a crime novel that resists solution right to the end. ; 8vo ; 283 pages .

New York: Henry Holt. As New in As New dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805010858 . A very beautiful first edition, first printing in As New condition in alike dust jacket, SIGNED by author Sue Grafton directly on the title page; Patterned along the lines of a legal case, "I" Is For Innocent is seamlessly divided into thirds: one-third of the novel is devoted to the prosecution, one-third to the defense, and a final third to cross-examination and rebuttal resulting in a trial novel without a trial and a crime novel that resists solution right to the end. Obtain the complete Alphabet Series, signed 1st/1st in Fine condition with completion guarantee at a 20% reduced price compared to individual titles; 8vo ; Signed by Author .

New York: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1972. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; Whistler was a groundbreaking American artist, who is most famous for his bold and innovative paintings of landscapes and seascapes. Born in 1834 in Philadelphia, Whistler was self-taught and developed his own unique style, which was often based on the use of light and color. He was a member of the Group of Seven, a group of seven influential painters who helped to shape the modern Canadian art scene. Whistler died in 1903 and is now considered one of the most important painters of the 19th century.; 8vo; $5.00 .

New York: Atheneum. Very Good+ in Fine dust jacket. 1977. Second Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0689108060 . A second printing in Very Good+ condition, soiled, in a Fine dust-jacket; In this novel, Judas is a character that readers will never forget. The novel follows Judas as he navigates the ups and downs of teenage life. Judas is a sympathetic character, and his journey is both engaging and heartbreaking.; 8vo; 371 pages .

Boston, MA: David R. Godine, Publisher. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0879237643 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Clive Gammon features lures and techniques with beautiful illustrations, with "a power that makes you feel the drag of the line, the strike of the fish, and the thrill of running water" (from the dust-wrapper) ; B & W Illustrations; 8vo; x, 239, [5] pages .