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17919178Editions Néo / Série Fantastique / Science-Fiction / Aventures n° 179 de 1986. In-8 broché de 158 pages au format 14 x 20,5 cm. Magnifique couverture illustrée par Jean-Michel Nicollet. Dos bien carré. Plats et intérieur frais. Préface de François Truchaud. Edition originale en état proche du parfait. Très rare.
198726044New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399132430 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; Scarlet is a unique and compelling debut novel that tells the story of Henry a young man who has been diagnosed with a rare and deadly disease. Henry begins to question what is truly important in life as he wrestles with the impending prospect of death. As he struggles to find a way to live while still holding on to what he believes is important Henry meets Scarlet a mysterious woman who helps him to see that life is more than just a series of events that happen to us. Scarlet teaches Henry that there is beauty in all things even death and that the only thing that truly matters is the moment we are living in.; 8vo . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
200425128New York: Berkley Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0425193993 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Susan Wittig Albert directly on the title page; Albert tells the story of a death that is both sad and funny. Dilly a spunky old lady is in for a big surprise when she dies. She is taken to the afterlife only to find that she is in a place that is both neat and tidy and quite boring. Dilly is not used to this and she starts to get upset. Eventually she finds a way to escape and comes back to life but she is never the same again.; A China Bayles Mystery; 8vo; 323 pages; Signed by Author . Berkley Books hardcover
199825130New York: Berkley Prime Crime. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0425165396 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condtion in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Susan Wittig Albert directly on the title page; Death by Susan Wittig Albert tells the story of a woman's obsessive quest for justice after her husband is murdered in Chile. The woman travels to Chile to track down her husband's killer even though she knows it could mean her own death. Death by Albert is an intense and gripping read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.; A China Bayles Mystery; 8vo; 306 pages; Signed by Author . Berkley Prime Crime hardcover
199525131New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684196778 . A just about Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. Beautifully SIGNED by author Susan Wittig Albert directly on the title page; In Hangman's Root Albert and Susan Wittig tell the story of Joel a young boy who is trying to save his family from a curse that has befallen them. Joel must use his wit and intelligence to outsmart the evil witch who has put a spell on his family and he must do so before the curse kills them all. This exciting suspenseful novel is filled with humor and charm and will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the end.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
200325132New York: Berkley Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0425188280 . A handsome first edition/first printing in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Susan Wittig Albert directly on the title page; In Indigo Dying Albert and Susan Wittig explore the intimate and often devastating connections between illness and memory. The book tells the story of three daughters and their mothers during the course of one year as each woman battles a different kind of cancer. Each woman's experience is unique and the Wittigs provide readers with a nuanced and deeply personal exploration of the ways illness transforms our lives and the ways we try to keep our memories alive.; A China Bayles Mystery; 8vo; 304 pages; Signed by Author . Berkley Books hardcover
199725134New York: Berkley Prime Crime. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0425159698 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Susan Wittig Albert directly on the title page; China Bayles investigates the murder of retired Texas Ranger Roy Adcock which hits surprisingly close to home ; A China Bayles Mystery; 8vo; x 1-308 2 pages; Signed by Author . Berkley Prime Crime hardcover
200025135New York: Berkley Prime Crime. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0425176738 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition in Fine dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Susan Wittig Albert directly on the title page; Mistletoe Man is an unforgettable story of love and loss obsession and redemption. Set in the small town of Christmas it tells the story of twins John and Jane who are stricken with a Christmas tragedy that changes their lives forever. As they deal with the loss of their family John and Jane find themselves drawn to each other in a way they never could have imagined. But their love is forbidden and the only way to keep it alive is to keep secrets from each other. As the holiday season approaches John and Jane must fight against the powerful forces that want to tear them apart. If they can survive the insanity of the Christmas season they may finally be able to find a way to be together-in life and in love.; A China Bayles Mystery; 8vo; 296 pages; Signed by Author . Berkley Prime Crime hardcover
199625136New York: Berkley Prime Crime. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0425149374 . A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Susan Wittig Albert; Albert and Susan Wittig's book is a memoir of their relationship with their mother Rosemary. The Wittigs tell their story through anecdotes and memories of Rosemary who passed away in 2007. The book is a beautiful tribute to a wonderful mother and a wonderful woman.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Berkley Prime Crime hardcover
1932biblio12395<p>First edition first printing of the fourth novel by this author. There is a 3/4 inch tall by 3/4 inch wide chunk missing from the front panel of the dustjacket bottom outside corner. There are three other small chips one on the top edge of the front panel and two at the bottom edge of the spine. In very good / good condition.</p> Collins hardcover
199725143New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0446520950 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly bumped lower front corner in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED and inscribed to "Mike the Hedger" by author David Baldacci directly on the half-title page; When Max Ryan is falsely accused of a heinous crime he must go on the run to clear his name and redeem his reputation. With the help of his former girlfriend and new friend FBI agent Valerie Evans Max begins to piece together the clues that could lead to his exoneration. However the more Max investigates the more he realizes that someone is trying to kill him. As he races to find the truth Max realizes that someone is following him and they won't stop until they have Total Control.; 8vo; 520 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover
200825151New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345485793 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Steve Berry on the title page; When a group of college friends reunite for their 25-year high school reunion they are shocked to find that one of their number - their brainy bookish friend Steve - has disappeared. Steve had always been a little too introspective for their liking but his disappearance is particularly puzzling. When they finally track him down to his home in Vermont they find out that he's been living a secret life as a writer. Steve has written a novel that is a thinly-veiled retelling of the life of Charlemagne the first Holy Roman Emperor. The friends are surprised and intrigued by Steve's passion for the project but they are also a little scared of what he might have gotten himself into. As they get to know Steve better they realize that he is a deeply broken man and they are also forced to confront their own memories and regrets. Slowly but surely the friends come to understand that Steve is looking for redemption; 8vo; xii 3-509 510 6 pages; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover
201025152New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345505492 . A lovely first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Steve Berry directly on the title page; In the future society is controlled by the elite. They live in a world of luxury and safety while the rest of the population is forced to live in poverty. When a young girl discovers a secret society that can help her escape her miserable life she joins them and soon discovers that the society is a sham. With the help of a mysterious stranger she sets out to find the truth.; 8vo; 428 pages; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover
200525156New York: Ballantine Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345476131 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with a hint of edgewear. SIGNED by author Steve Berry directly on the title page; In the year 1917 the Virgin Mary appears to three peasant children sharing with them three secrets two of which are soon revealed to the world. The third secret is sealed away in the Vatican read only by Popes and not disclosed until the year 2000. When revealed its puzzling tone and anticlimactic nature leave many faithful wondering if the Church has truly unveiled all of the Virgin Mary's words--or if a message far more important has been left in the shadows. from the dust jacket ; 8vo; xiv 3-400 2 pages; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover
200725157New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345485777 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to fore edge in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Steve Berry on the title page; When the head of the Venetian police force is murdered Venice is in shock. The suspects are many but the chief of police Inspector Antonio Foscarini knows one of them must be the murderer. He sends his best detective Jacopo Contarini to track down the killer. But as Jacopo starts to investigate he realizes that the case is more complicated than it seems. There are powerful people in Venice who would like to see the inquiry stopped and Jacopo soon finds himself in danger. With the clock ticking and the killer still at large Jacopo must race against the clock to solve the mystery and protect the people he cares for most.; 8vo; xiv 3-473 474 8 pages; Signed by Author . Ballantine Books hardcover
200125158New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312269811 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges and cocked spine in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; Dismal Mountain by John Billheimer is a gripping suspenseful story of a family's fight for survival in the wilderness. When their car breaks down on a remote mountain road the family is forced to spend the night in the cold dark woods. As they get closer to the summit the dangers become apparent: the mountain is full of grizzly bears and the weather is worsening. With their car destroyed and the only food they have in their possession the family must rely on their wits and strength to make it through the night alive. This exciting adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.; An Owen Allison Mystery; 8vo; 304 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
200025159New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312252471 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author John Billheimer directly on the title page; When two friends decide to rob a highway they had no idea what they were getting themselves into. They pull up to a long stretch of road and spot their target - a large truck idling at the side of the road. They get out of their car ready to make their escape. But as they walk towards the truck they're met with a hail of gunfire.; An Owen Allison Mystery; 8vo; 290 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
199825160New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312185650 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author John Billheimer directly on the title page; John Billheimer's lyrical and evocative novel tells the story of a young musician's journey from innocence to experience and the obstacles and joys that life throws in his path. From the dusty Southern towns where he first picks up the guitar to the bright lights of the big city the young man learns about love loss and the meaning of life. Billheimer's lyrical and evocative novel is a beautiful and moving story of triumph over adversity.; An Owen Allison Mystery; 8vo; 244 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Press hardcover
199326056New York NY: Carroll & Graf Publishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0881849111 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Carol Brennan on the title; When her mother dies seventeen-year-old Shannon is left with a life-changing decision to make: attend college or follow in her mother's footsteps and become a full-time artist. Shannon chooses the latter but finds the road to success is not easy. She must overcome the skepticism of her family and the doubters in her own mind as well as the challenges of a competitive art world. Full Commission is a story of resilience determination and the power of art to connect us all.; 8vo . Carroll & Graf Publishers hardcover
200819429New York: Kensington Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0758213352 . First edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Rare in collectible condition; Andrew Britton's third and final book prior to his death at age of twenty-seven. An international thriller about Ryan Kealy's operation between terrorism and intelligence ; 8vo; viii 387 5 pages . Kensington Books hardcover
200725012London: Little Brown & Company. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316730122 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper with "Signed by the author" sticker to front; In Attack of the Unsinkable Rubber Ducks three rubber ducks Barnacle Bill Whitey Whitey and Squirt Squirt are on a mission to save their comrades who got trapped in a drain. The ducks use their buoyancy and quick-thinking to navigate their way through the sewer system and out to the open water. Along the way they encounter all sorts of obstacles - from slippery floors to flooded chambers - but they never give up and eventually they reach their goal. This hilarious and action-packed story is perfect for families who love a good adventure.; 8vo; 343 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown & Company hardcover
200925013London: Little Brown. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1408700603 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine in Fine dust jacket with a hint of edgewear; After a pandemic wipes out most of the human race the last remaining humans band together in a last-ditch effort to find a new home. They stumble upon a planet ruled by pandas and the humans are able to adapt to their new home. However the pandas are not the only creatures that the humans must worry about. There are also bears lions and other dangerous animals that want to take advantage of the humans' weakness. Christopher Brookmyre's Pandaemonium is a fun and exciting adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; 8vo; 394 pages . Little, Brown hardcover
199216306New York: Hyperion. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1562829327 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. Signed inscribed "After the storm" no personalization and dated 9/9/92 by author Edna Buchanan directly on the title page; The life of a woman doctor during World War II is described in this book. Dr. Edna Buchanan is a doctor who is working in a military hospital in England. She is a women in a man's world and is constantly under pressure from her superiors to do more and produce faster results. She also has to deal with the stress of the war and the morale of the patients.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Hyperion hardcover
198415157Franklin Center PA: Franklin Library. Fine. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Full-Leather. A special Limited edition and true US first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition in unread Fine condition SIGNED by author William F. Buckley Jr; Though best known for his political commentary William Buckley also tried his hand at espionage novels. This one is set in spy-filled 1961 pre-wall Berlin and stars Blackford Oakes as the Yale-educated hero maneuvering his way through some pretty improbable circumstances and crises. This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and features gilded sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; xviii 254 2 pages; Signed by Author . Franklin Library hardcover
199234376New York: Hyperion. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 1562829807 . An beautiful first edition/first printing in Fine condition with a trace of foxing to top edge in Fine dust-jacket; Written by two time Edgar Award winning author James Lee Burke New Orleans Detective Dave Robicheaux shines in this the fifth installment of the series. Robicheaux is called in to investigate a bullet shot through a window in the antebellum home of the home of Weldon Sonnier a childhood friend who is now a successful oilman; 8vo; x 3 4-305 5 pages . Hyperion hardcover
