Rare books from Books Northwest

San Francisco: Straight Arrow Press, 1973. First printing. Paperback. Fine +. Unpaginated, pictorial wraps, black and white photos and text on glossy stock, 10x10 inches, Near pristine first printing of this classic photo book of suburbia, fascinating portraits and commentary. No marks or creases, near new.

New York City: The John Day Company. 1st printing. As New/fine. 218pp, black cloth w/gilt lettering on spine, photograph on dj Signed by George Hurrell as "Hurrell '77" and inscribed by author Whitney Stine "For Dietrich and Edward With our best regards --always, Whitney Stine" Text w/black and white photographs. Beautiful book of Hurrell's career as the top Hollywood photographer of his time, explaining his technique and including stories of many portrait sittings Signed on ffep by Hurrell and author of the text, Rare enough without signatures, very rare as first printing with both signatures

New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1970. Seconf Revised Edition. Hardcover. Fine/good. 630pp, hardcover with copper-colored boards and gilt lettering on spine, mylar-covered dj with repaired 2" tear on upper right of back also showing at top of spine (see photo), quarto 10.25" x 12.5", heavily illustrated in b&w and color. Book is in fine condition, dj in good condition A beautiful copy of this rare and massive volume covering the works of this influential Dadaist and conceptual artist. Included with book is a Phillips art auction catalog from 5.13.2002 listing 14 authorized Duchamp Ready-Made duplicates from 1964 of his original works, including iconic works such as Fountain (urinal), Bicycle Wheel and Bottle Rack,  many of which were lost in original form.

San Rafael: Insight Editions, 2006. First printing. As New/as new. 253pp, grey cloth with stamped silver gilt lettering on cover and spine, 11.5 x 14 inches, photo on dustjacket, photos on endpapers. Introduction by Chris Murray, Foreword by Peter Guralnick, text and photography by Alfred Wertheimer. Photos printed in quadratone process using four inks: two blacks, a special warm grey and a metallic pewter. As new with protective clear cover on dustjacket. A large format, beautifully printed book of Elvis Presley's early months in 1956 as he begins his rise to fame. Wertheimer follows Presley around New York City for television appearances and Presley's home in Memphis with unlimited access to the performer.

364pp + index, 4 pages b&w photographs, illustrated end papers. DJ intact but frayed on top and left side of spine (see photo). Price intact. Scarce signed first edition of human rights activist Kennedy's visit to the deep South, exposing the "Problem of the South and the historical roots of all its evils..." Boldly signed on title page. Book is in essentially unread condition and appears to be the only signed copy listed online.

184 pp, 9 x 12 inches. First edition/first printing. The "most comprehensive and enlightening book on Chet Atkins ever published," from the introduction.Over sixty guitars from Atkins's collection, starting with his first acoustic up through the Gretsch, D'Angelico and Gibson models including prototypes. Atkins discusses each guitar in detail and describes his musical journey, while showing a deep technical knowledge of guitars and electronics. Amazing journey through the life and guitars of one of the finest instrumentalists in the history of popular music. Out of print and rare. Very slight wear at base of spine, otherwise would be rated Fine. Ultimate gift for the Atkins fan.

175pp, first edition, first printing. Signed by author in black marker on ffep (see photos): "To Brenda and Jeff Bryer, My love to you, Ernest C. Withers." Printed in Japan on thick coated stock. Gorgeous photographs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, taken primarily in Memphis. Withers photographed the clubs, dance halls, auditoriums, recording studios, churches and streets of Memphis, home to one of the most vibrant music scenes in America. Subjects include W.C. Handy, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, a young Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, James Brown, Charlie Pride, Rufus Thomas, Staples Singers, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Ike and Tina Turner, Isaac Hayes and many more. Incomparable collection of photographic images, beautifully presented. Out of print and rare signed copy. Barely noticeable curling at top of dust jacket necessitates dj rating of Near Fine.

275pp, black cloth covers with silver lettering on spine. DJ w/silver lettering on front, white letters on spine First edition/first printing of English edition. Fine in a fine dj. 4pp b&w photos. The amazing story of an attempt to corner the silver market by the Hunt brothers of Texas, sons of H.L. Hunt, and the Al Saud royal family of Saudi Arabia. Well-written by a veteran journalist and correspondent, revelatory and highly entertaining read. Rare in this condition and form.