Search Results: Authors starting with J from James Pepper Rare Books, Inc.

Santa Barbara, CA: Neville Books, 1995. First Edition. One of an edition limited to 326 copies signed by the author, Jon A. Jackson. This copy is unnumbered and is the illustrator Barnaby Conrad’s copy as stated on the colophon page. Fine condition, bound in blue cloth boards with silver stamping without dust jacket as issued. ‘Ridin’ With Ray’ is an affectionate tribute to his friend and fellow author Raymond Carver by Jon A. Jackson. With Jackson’s story ‘The Old Game’ which he has restored to its original state from its initial appearance in ‘Mystery Monthly’ magazine, and in which he introduces his character “Fang" Mulheisen. From the conclusion of the foreword by Jackson: “I’m glad to write about Ray, who was without a doubt the most career oriented writer I’ve known, but who was also a splendid pal. He was the ur-writer. He had practically no sense of himself outside of that identification. Chekhov was a doctor, others might think of themselves as teachers, or public… Read More

Washington: Printed at the Globe Office, 1831. First Edition. A rare copy of John Henry Eaton’s defense of his wife, Margaret Eaton, against the attacks on her and John Eaton’s conduct by members of Andrew Jackson’s cabinet. 55 pages in self-wrappers. Reverend Ezra Stiles Ely’s copy, one of the key figures in the Eaton Affair, with his autograph signature, “Ezra S. Ely, D.D.” on the title page. Accompanied by an original Autograph Letter Signed from Andrew Jackson to Reverend Ezra Stiles Ely, 1 page, quarto, Washington, June 29,1829, written early in Jackson’s first term Fine and boldly signed, this unpublished letter was sent with his son, Andrew Jackson Jr., asking Ely to take charge of Andrew Jr. while in the city of Philadelphia where Ely was a minister. The recipient has docketed the letter at the extreme lower margin: "The foregoing letter is in the usual, running hand of the President. E.S. Ely.” The great irony of this letter is that with Ely’s introduction of Jackson’s… Read More

1938. Original autograph signature of British author Naomi Jacob, written in vintage fountain pen ink on a 4” x 3” piece of paper and inscribed: “With all good wishes, Naomi Jacob. Sirmione, Italy, 1938.” Fine. Naomi Jacob is the author of ‘Poor Straws,’ ‘Honour Come Back,’ ‘Barren Metel,’ ‘Our Marie,’ ‘Young Emmanuel,’ etc.

New York: Harcourt Brace, 1939. First Edition. Signed presentation copy from the author Lewis Jacobs to Barrett C. Kiesling. Inscribed: “For Barrett, with friendship, Lewis Jacobs, 3/21/40”. Barrett C. Kiesling was the publicity director for film director Cecil B. DeMille from 1924-1927 and then graduated to the powerful position of the Publicity Director for MGM studios from 1928 to 1960. Very good in a very good dust jacket. One of the great landmark books dealing with American cinema, and The Rise of American film is still used today.

1930s. Original autograph signature of author T.C.H. Jacobs, written in vintage fountain pen ink on a 4” x 3” piece of paper. Fine. T.C.H. Jacobs is the author of ‘Appointment With the Hangman,’ ‘Scorpion’s Trail,’ ‘The Kestrelhouse Mystery,’ ‘The Laughing Men,’ ‘Sinister Quest,’ etc.

New York: Abrams, 1985. First Edition. Signed presentation copy inscribed by the author Stuart Jacobson to the great film director Billy Wilder and his wife, the actress Audrey Young, whom he met on the set at Paramount during the filming of Wilder’s film ‘The Lost Weekend.’ Inscribed: “Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wilder, I just want to thank you for your wonderful contribution to Only the Best. I hope you are pleased and that you enjoy this gift. Only the Best Always, Stuart Jacobson, October 1, 1985.” Laid in is a typed letter signed from Stuart Jacobson on his personal printed stationery to the Wilders, dated September 27, 1985, and reads: “Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wilder, Once again, thank you for your wonderful contribution to Only the Best. I hope you are pleased with the result. I look forward to seeing you again in the near future and hope you enjoy the book. Again, thank you for helping to make my dream a reality. Only the Best, Stuart.” With matching envelope. Small dent to the rear board and… Read More

Nashville, TN: Cumberland House, 2003. First Edition. Paperbound, 7” x 9”. Signed and inscribed by the author: “To Travis, Hope you like it hot & spicy! Laurie Jacobson.” Illustrated. Fine in printed wrappers. A collection of the best of the worst insider’s stories of celebrity misbehavior and tragedy - with recipes by or relating to the stars involved, including Gary Cooper, Roman Polanski, Debbie Reynolds, Cass Elliot, Errol Flynn, Clara Bow, Bing Crosby, Phil Spector, Joan Crawford, John Wayne, Bobby Darin, George Reeves, etc.

Berlin: Ullstein, 1922. First Edition. Text in German. The basis of the landmark two-part 1922 German silent film classic directed by Fritz Lang. One of the major early works in crime films, and the Dr. Mabuse character was a source of inspiration to Lang throughout his career. His 1933 early sound film, The Testament of Dr. Mabuse, lead to his fleeing Germany with advent of the Nazis, and at the end of his film career he returned to his homeland in 1960 after a distinguised career in Hollywood to create his last film, The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse. Ownership signature. Skillfully rebacked a very good copy in black paper-covered boards with a German expressionist portrait of Mabuse.

Paris: Editions Jeheber, 1956. First Edition. Text in French. Illustrated. 318 pages. A comprehensive study of the history of the British, French, and American Music-Halls, featuring Charlie Chaplin, Yves Montand, Josephine Baker, Maurice Chevalier, Al Jolson, Fred Astaire, Sophie Tucker, the Folies-Bergere, the Moulin Rouge, etc. Very good lightly used copy with some edge wear, bright decorative paper covered boards, without dust jacket.

New York: Metroploitan Books / Henry Holt, 2013. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author Henry Jaglom: “For Beverly - Marina said you’d like a signed copy & any friend of Marina’s is a friend of mine. All Best, Henry Jaglom”. Laid in is an autograph notecard from Beverly to Marina acknowledging Jaglom’s inscription, dated Oct. 10, 2013. Fine copy in a fine dust jacket. From the jacket flap: “There have long been rumors of a lost cache of tapes containing private conversations between Orson Welles and his friend the director Henry Jaglom, recorded over regular lunches in the years before Welles died. The tapes, gathering dust in a garage, did indeed exist, and this book reveals for the first time what they contained.” The text is divided into two parts; 1983 - the year in which most of the conversations were taped, and then 1984 and 1985, presented here in roughly chronological order.

London: Boxtree, 1999. Later printing. Signed by Judi Dench who played 'M' in Bond movies and Samantha Bond who played Miss Moneypenny as well as by Barbara Jeffords who supplied the voice of the character Tatiana Romanova in From Russia With Love. Copiously illustrated in colour throughout. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

London: Convoy, 1948. Photoplay edition issued to coincide with the release of the docu-drama about Captain Scott’s last expedition to the South Pole starring John Mills, Derek Bond and Christopher Lee. Illustrated with maps, sixteen stills from the film, and actual photos from the expedition. Ownership stamp, else very good in a very good dust jacket with a few small chips and tears. Dust jacket cover is a photo of John Mills as Captain Scott, with icy beard and polar mittens.

Mission HIlls, CA: The Friends of the Archival Center, 1989. First Edition - Thus. Paperbound. 15 page pamphlet. One of an edition limited to 400 unnumbered copies. Fine in printed wrappers. A special keepsake reprint edition of George Wharton James’ assessment of Fray Junipero Serra and his influence upon the historical development of California.

New York: Masquerade Books / Playgirl, 1994. First Edition - Paperback. Signed and inscribed by the author, Gywneth James: “To Marianne, Away the tale! Gywneth James, 6/94.” Fine copy in printed wrappers. An ‘Erotic Playgirl Romance’ novel set in Jamaica in 1665, where sexy ladies and lusty pirates have a grand time cavorting about, until one of the ladies has to go and fall in love.

Boston: James R. Osgood and Company, 1875. First Edition of the Author’s First Book. Original gilt-stamped green cloth skillfully rebacked with the original cloth laid down. Very good.

Boston: Houghton, Osgood, 1879. First Edition - American. Published less than a month after the London edition, in an edition of 1500 copies. An unusually bright and fine copy, with only slight wear.

New York: Knopf, 1990. First Edition - American. Signed by the author, P.D. James and inscribed by her to an individual. Fine in a fine dust jacket. An Adam Dalgliesh mystery.

New York: Knopf, 1989. First Edition - American. Signed by the author, P.D. James on the title page, and dated 2 Feb. 1990. Very good copy with a hint of dampstaining to the bottom edge of the front board in a very good dust jacket with a minor dampstain to the bottom edge of the front panel. An Adam Dalgliesh mystery.

London: Faber & Faber, 1997. First Edition. Signed by the author, P.D. James on the title page. As new in an as new dust jacket.

New York: Scribner’s, 1982. First Edition - American. Inscribed and signed by the author, Sarah Caudwell, to fellow writer, Wayne Warga and his wife. Inscribed: “For Wayne and Carol Warga, with every good wish. P.D. James, 28, Sept. 1982.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. From the library of Wayne Warga. The youngest editor at Life Magazine at age 25, Warga reported on John F. Kennedy’s race for the Presidency, and went on to cover the Civil Rights movement for the magazine. For many years, Warga was one of the leading writers at the Los Angeles Times where he did in depth articles and features on writers and people in the arts. Later, Warga became a mystery novelist, creating three well-received bibliomysteries: Hardcover, Fatal Impressions, and Singapore Transfer, featuring Los Angeles rare book dealer, Jeffrey Dean.