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1946016445Published for the Author 1946. Paperback. Good. 8.5x11. Forrest J. Ackerman - "I Bequeath" The Fantasy Foundation "I Forrest J. Ackerman being of imaginative mind bequeath to the Fantasy Foundation upon my demise my 1300 fantasy books" 4 July 46. Good- 3 of 10 browning esp to cover and 1st page which appears to be of lesser quality paper than the rest chips to edges esp cover copy of R.W. Marshall pencil name on cover some pencil notes to cover and inside cover pencil checks throughout to just about every item listed some few in red-pink pencil. rear cover pull at 3rd staple. Compiled by 4E Ackerman in July of 1946. 500 copies were mimeographed by E. Everett Evans. Printed on one side only. 28 pgs. 8.5'' x 11'' Staplebound softcover booklet. A listing with some notes of the 1300 "fantasy books" that at the time comprised the famous Forrest J. Ackerman collection which would of course continue to grow into the largest private SF collection ever assembled. Aside from the primary bibliography it also includes lists of relevant non-fiction Esperanto and books in languages other than English. A listing of Forrest Ackerman's fantasy and science fiction books accumulated 1928 to 1945 which he intended to donate to the Fantasy Foundation. As the library grew to number in the hundreds of thousands his plans changed; he offered them to the City of Los Angeles which refused to accept responsibility; the German government failed to raise funds for a museum dedicated to it; and eventually the collection was dispersed in a series of public and private sales lasting over 20 years. A valuable reference and an immensely important document in the history of science fiction fandom. Without the 5 cent cover price hand written on some copies. FREE Media Mail Shipping! Images available for any item just ask. Any images shown next to the listing that have our www.aCastleofBooks.com watermark on them are the exact item you will receive all other images are for reference only. Free delivery confirmation for domestic orders. Books with Author signatures are guaranteed authentic. We understand collectors needs in terms of accurate grading and proper packaging. We stand behind our descriptions 100%. All items will be shipped securely to insure that they arrive in exactly the same condition in which they left. May have small easily erasable pencil markings on first page. Our Packing Slips do not contain any pricing information so you may order items as Gifts or for Dropship without concern. We ship every Monday Wednesday & Friday morning. All items subject to prior sale. Why the odd prices We run a percent discount for our Biblio listings which insures Biblio has our lowest prices online but does give odd change. Published for the Author paperback
1956022843London: Transworld Publishers 1956. First Corgi edition. 12mo pp 192 the hinge at pages72/73 a little tight pehaps this has been glued a little age-toned but otherwise good internally paperback the covers slightly worn marked and creased the spine slightly wrinkled. SCARCE. . Paperback. Good. Transworld Publishers Paperback
1986A41001New York: Berkeley Books. Near Fine. 1986. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. This is a mass market paperback book. The book is in Near Fine condition. The book and its contents are in clean bright condition. There is a tiny bit of rubbing to the spine ends. The text pages are clean and bright. "Howard the Duck is a 1986 American science fiction comedy film directed by Willard Huyck and starring Lea Thompson Jeffrey Jones and Tim Robbins. Based on the Marvel comic book of the same name the film was produced by Gloria Katz and written by Huyck and Katz with George Lucas as executive producer. The screenplay was originally intended to be an animated film but the film adaptation became live-action because of a contractual obligation. Although several TV adaptations of Marvel characters had aired during the preceding 21 years this was the first theatrically released feature film coming after the serial Captain America. " from Wikipedia . Berkeley Books paperback
1986005218Toronto: Soft Books 1986. Book. Near Fine. Printed Wrappers. Limited and Numbered First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. #88 of 100 numbered copies there were also 25 lettered copies published. Near Fine faint corner crease front wrapper. Soft Books Paperback
199702859Norwalk Conn.: Easton Press 1997. First edition. Full-Leather. As New. As New. No DJ Issued Signed by Author Limited edition signed book in full leather binding. Limited to only 900 in existance and signed by author. <br/><br/> Easton Press hardcover
1962005220London: Faber and Faber 1962 1962. First Edition . Blue Wrappers. Very Good /No Dust Jacket. 253 Pp. Advance Uncorrected Proof In Light Blue Wrappers Slight Wear And Fading To Covers Tiny Losses Of Paper At Spine Corners. <br/> <br/> London: Faber and Faber, 1962 unknown
1994107086Norwalk Connecticut: Easton Press. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Hardcover. 1994. Leatherbound. Easton Press publisher. 327 pages. Book is in FINE condition. Hubbed spine. All page edges in gilt. Bound in ribbon marker. Silk moire endpapers. SIGNED by the Author. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 327 pages; Signed by Author . Easton Press hardcover
1989006877New York: Underwood-Miller 1989. Book. Illus. by Michael Whelan. Fine. Hardcover. Signed By Most Contributors. First Edition/First Printing. SIGNED LIMITED#99/350. Slipcased/signed/limited. This copy has been signed by 32 contributors. Underwood-Miller Hardcover
9087aWilliams Hamburg 1972-1985 jeweils circa 30 Comicseiten Broschiert. - Enthalten: Nr. 43 53 67 74 104 109 110 121 126 134 137 143 148 - unknown
1983011025London: Secker 1983 500 grams light spine lean original publishers price label to dust jacket flap has offset a ghost onto the fep faint water splash to closed fore edge first English translation 199pp. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7 - 9 tall. Secker hardcover
1916MSC749London: John Long 1916. Book. Good to Very Good-. Hardcover. First Edition. 1st printing 1916. From the library of Donald A. Wollheim. Original orange cloth a tad grubby; spine somewhat darkened; edges a bit worn and dusty; rear fep bears Donald A. Wollheim's stamp. John Long Hardcover
2008026614JessTuredotcom 2008. Fine condition but for a little mild rubbing to the cover. NO fading chips or tears. Flat uncreased spine. Corners are NOT bumped. Pages are fresh crisp clean and unmarked -- apparently never read. Science Fiction novel with EXCELLENT reviews e.g.: "For anyone who thinks that self-published novels are a jumble of poor language and half-thought ideas should take a look at this novel." "A very nicely told novel about an ordinary teenager given the opportunity to participate in the equivalent of the Olympic Games of the future." Bound in the original blue and black pictorial wraps. From the publisher: "In the late twenty-first century war has become unfashionable. In its place: the Global Ranking System a means by which the world's Patriot nations can compete for resources via academic artistic athletic and scientific contest. Monica Sardinia is a junior national gymnast whose superior technical ability has earned her elite citizenship credits for her hometown and a chance to compete as a Patriot athlete on Heroes' Day. However when her parents can no longer afford to keep her training at her local club she's forced to go 'common' relinquishing her elite status and watching from the sidelines as her training partners move on to bigger and better things without her. Struggling to adjust to her new life as an average ordinary teenager growing up in an ailing Wisconsin suburb Monica's future looks bleak -- that is until she's unexpectedly drafted as team captain of America's precocious new national squad. It's the chance of a lifetime and she takes it heading to the Olympus Space Station to train under none other than legend and former Hero Darren Hades. But no opportunity comes without a price and Monica soon finds that in order to compete internationally she'll have to do more than just master her skills for in the world of the Patriot elite scores are the lifeblood of the economy and the slightest misstep can send ripples across the globe.". 1st ed No additional printings listed. Softcover. Fine condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 308pp. Great Packaging Fast Shipping. JessTuredotcom Paperback
2000706london: Bantam 2000. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. Signed First Edition publisher: Bantam Press UK London First Edition Immaculate unread copy of wonderful novel in pristine boards and spine virginal unread pages and a flawless dustjacket. A new David Gemmell novel was always a treat and he is missed. AS NEW and SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR Greenhithe Kent UK United Kingdom 9th book of Drenai series - 11 in all. Dustjacket has a crease down spine. Dust jacket is now protected in a Brodart archival cover - some small crease to top edge of DJ. David Andrew Gemmell 1 August 1948 28 July 2006 <br/><br/> Bantam hardcover
1984240710New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons 1984. First Printing. Hardback. Fine/near fine. 8vo 480 pages clothbacked boards <br/><br/>The 5th volume in the excellent Dune Cycle. This has the $16.95 price on the dj flap with "8404" at the bottom of that flap; and with ISBN 0-399-12898-0 above the price on the copyright page and on the rear panel. G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199231066West Kingston: Donald M. Grant 1992. 1st ed. Hardcover. As New. Bode Vaughn. 1st ed. 4to two volume set illustrated by Vaughn Bode. One of 1000 numbered sets signed by Zelazny and enclosed in cloth slipcase this still in publisher's shrinkwrap with a photocopy of the original catalog advertisement taped to shrinkwrap. As new. Signed by Zelazny. Donald M. Grant hardcover
1974538079London: New English Library 1974. First UK edition hardcover with unclipped dust jacket in very good condition. Jacket interior is discoloured and edges are creased and nicked. Page block and page edges are tanned and board edges are lightly bumped. Pages and text are clear and unmarked throughout. LW. First Edition UK. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Used. New English Library Hardcover
2007106516PS Publishing. 2007. Limited Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1905834549 . Hardcover. Books and Dust Jackets are in FINE condition in a FINE condition Slipcase. 2007. PS Publishing. SIGNED by Eric Brown Edward Miller and Brian Aldiss. This is copy "N" of a Limited Edition of 200 copies. This is one of hundreds of Like-New condition Limited Editions "Mostly Lettered" recently acquired from a major Collector of Fantastic Dark Fantasy and Horror Literature. Presses include Centipede Gauntlet PS Publishing Bloodletting Cargo Cult Biting Dog Night Shade Subterranean Cemetery Dance Delirium Overlook Connection Borderlands Dark Regions Earthling Publications and Charnel House. Inquiries Welcome. ; 8.8 X 6.4 X 2.0 inches; Signed by Associated . PS Publishing hardcover
1983549597London: Jonathan Cape 1983. First edition first priting hard cover with unclipped dust jacket both in very good condition for their age. From the collection of W.L. Webb the Guardian's literary editor for many years. General shelf and handling wear including tanning and light creasing and wear to cover edges corners and folds. Pageblock tanned leading into page edges. Light wear to board edges otherwise in fine condition. Within pages tightly bound content unmarked. CN. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Used. Jonathan Cape Hardcover
2018028645Fracture Comics 2018. INSCRIBED / SIGNED by the AUTHOR in silver ink at the end of the Foreword. SIGNED copies are SCARCE. NOT print on demand. We have only this one copy but it is available now and ready to ship today from Henderson Nevada. NEW and unread in near PERFECT condition with only a tiny bit of mild shelfwear to the cover like you sometimes find in any new book store. NO chips tears creases or fading. Bright and shiny. Flat uncreased spine. Square and tight. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. Hinges are perfect. Pages are fresh crisp clean and unmarked. Color graphics throughout. Bound in the original full color wraps. From the rear cover: "Kane Kage has returned from HELL. And he is NOT happy! In Kanes absence Temple City has fallen on even harder times. A sinister cult is running the show and will stop at nothing to increase their power. However unbeknownst to them Kane has returned from perdition wielding the flames of hell. With help from a cynical priest Kane will learn to control these abilities and use them to punish the wicked by any means necessary.". INSCRIBED / SIGNED by the AUTHOR. First Printing so stated. Softcover. New. Illus. by Embalzado Carl Borla; & Lancelot Catan. 300 pages -- Graphic Novel. Great Packaging Fast Shipping. Fracture Comics Paperback
2004041461Milwaukee OR USA: Dark Horse Books 2004. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Soft cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Mignola Mike. 198pp. Illustrated throughout with the artwork of Hellboy artist Mike Magnola. Colour illustrated wrap is clean and without wear. Binding square and tight. Originally published in HC March 2003 this is the first SC edition of March 2004 3rd printing stated. Quarto - 30.5 x 22.5cm. <br/> <br/> Dark Horse Books paperback
1977541546London: Sidgwick and Jackson Limited 1977. Very good condition First UK Edition hardcover in unclipped dust jacket designed by Des Jordan with publisher price sticker indicating price of £3.50. Light shelf wear to the jacket and board corners and spine ends are slightly bumped. Pages are clear and unmarked throughout. LW. First Edition UK. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Used. Sidgwick and Jackson Limited Hardcover
1979540961London: New English Library 1979. First edition hard cover in very good condition with unclipped plastic coated dust jacket in good condition. General shelf and handling wear; DJ is sunned lightly creased at edges and folds with minor bumps to front cover. Light tanning to page block leading into page edges. Within pages are tightly bound and content unmarked. CN. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Used. New English Library Hardcover
2015042746San Diego CA USA: Yoe Books / IDW Publishing 2015. First U.S. Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 157pp. Colour panels. Illustrated red endpapers. Colour illustrated boards are clean and without wear. Binding square and sound. Quarto: 28.5 x 22.5cm. Additional shipping may be required. This is book #10 in The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics series published by Yoe Books. Includes stories by the "Haunted Horror Horde" : Tilmann Courth Mike Howlett Toxic Tommy O'Brien Dave O'Dell Tommy Stanziloa and Jim Vadenboncoeur Jr. <br/> <br/> Yoe Books / IDW Publishing hardcover
2016042741San Diego CA USA: Yoe Books / IDW Publishing 2016. First U.S. Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Powell Bob; Orlando Joe; Kremer Warren; Nostrand Howard; Andru Ross Esposito Mike; Palais Rudy; Elias Lee; Cameron Lou; Katz Jack; et. al. 149pp. Colour panels. Illustrated red endpapers. Colour illustrated boards are clean and without wear. Binding square and sound. Quarto: 28.5 x 22.5cm. Additional shipping may be required. This is book #16 in The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics series published by Yoe Books. Includes stories by the "Haunted Horror Horde" : Tilmann Courth Mike Howlett Toxic Tommy O'Brien Dave O'Dell Tommy Stanziloa and Jim Vadenboncoeur Jr. <br/> <br/> Yoe Books / IDW Publishing hardcover
1990540720New York: Byron Preiss Visual Publications Inc. 1990. Hard cover with unclipped dust jacket within original shrink wrap. Light shelf and handling wear only. In 'as unread' condition. CN. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Aragones Sergio; Bunk Tomas; Crumb Robert; Downs Sarah; Geary Rick; Gibbons Dave; Moebus; Stout William. Used. Byron Preiss Visual Publications Inc. Hardcover
