Search Results: Titles starting with A from James Pepper Rare Books, Inc.

London: Marvel Comics UK, 1995. First Edition. Original issue of ‘Hammer Horror’ magazine with an article on the 1995 film ‘A Feast at Midnight’ starring Christopher Lee, written and directed by Justin Hardy, and co-starring Freddie Findlay, Aled Roberts, and Andrew Lusher. Illustrated with color and black & white stills. Fine copy. With other articles on the art and craft of the horror film genre, including a cover article on the film ‘The Mummy’s Shroud’, an interview with veteran stunt coordinator and stunt double Eddie Powell, ‘The Man in Black-and-White’ about the work of director Francis Searle, and more.

New York: Crowell Publishing Company, July 1932. First Edition. An original issue of this uncommon magazine which contain’s the first appearance in print of Dashiell Hammett’s Sam Spade short story “A Man Called Spade.” Hammett’s story is illustrated by Joseph Clement. Paperbound. Fine.

New York: Crowell Publishing Company, July 1932. First Edition. An original issue of this uncommon magazine which contain’s the first appearance in print of Dashiell Hammett’s Sam Spade short story “A Man Called Spade.” Hammett’s story is illustrated by Joseph Clement. Paperbound. Very good lightly used copy with some small tears and creases.

Waterville, ME: Five Star, 2003. First Edition. First Printing. Signed and inscribed by the author Andrew J. Fenady to the book’s co-dedicatee, Dorothy Mitchum (along with Robert Mitchum), at the dedication page with a line drawn from “Dorothy” to the inscription, reading: “The lovely lady who melted the heart of the Ice Man. Best, Andrew J. Fenady.” From the library of Robert and Dorothy Mitchum with the stamp, “From the Estate of Robert Mitchum, Santa Barbara, California” on the inside front cover and with the blindstamp of Dorothy Mitchum. Fine copy in a fine price-clipped dust jacket. A murder mystery set in Hollywood featuring private eye Alex Night by Edgar Award-winning author Andrew J. Fenady. Robert Mitchum (1917 - 1997) was a sleepy-eyed, effortlessly handsome leading man, best known for his work in classic dramas, including film noir, westerns, and war films. Some of his best known films are The Night of the Hunter (directed by Charles Laughton), Out of the Past, Foreign… Read More

London: Marvel Comics UK, 1995. First Edition. Original issue of ‘Hammer Horror’ magazine with a cover article on the 1968 horror film ‘Dracula Has Risen From the Grave’ starring Christopher Lee, directed by Freddie Francis, screenplay by Anthony Hinds, and co-starring Rupert Davies and Veronica Carlson. Illustrated with color and black & white stills. Fine copy. With other articles on the art and craft of the horror film genre, including a piece on the British horror classic ‘Corruption’ released as ‘Carnage’ starring Peter Cushing, Sue Lloyd, and Noel Trevarthan, interviews with actor Ewan Hopper and actress Barbara Ewing, and more.

Hollywood, CA: American Society of Cinematographers, 1983. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by Linwood G. Dunn and George Turner to noted film historian Robert S. Birchard. Additionally, Turner has drawn a picture of King Kong with is inscription. Fine copy in a near fine dust jacket with some minor handling. Linwood G. Dunn (1904-1998) was a major pioneer in the area of visual effects and had a long career working on such classics as King Kong, Citizen Kane, The Thing From Another World, Bringing Up Baby, Cat People, Out of the Past, Mighty Joe Young, Shock Corridor, the original Star Trek series, etc. Oversize pictorial format, 297 pages plus index. A history of visual effects in film from the 1895 Edison production of The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, to the more contemporary techniques of such films as Star Wars, Superman, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, etc. Filled with color and black & white photographs as well as drawings and diagrams.

New York: Dutton, 1979. First Edition. Review copy with the publisher’s dated notice laid in. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Issued largely as a trade paperback, the small clothbound edition was made for the library market.

St. Leo, FL: Katharine T. Carter & Associates, 2003. First Edition. Paperbound, 11 3/4” x 8 3/4”. Four page color brochure presenting paintings by Abe Ordover. With an essay by art critic William Zimmer. Fine in printed wrappers.

St. Leo, FL: Katharine T. Carter & Associates, n.d. First Edition. Paperbound, 11 3/4” x 8 3/4”. Four page color brochure presenting photographs by Abe Ordover. With an essay by art critic and independent curator, Karen Chambers. Fine in printed wrappers.

New York: Harcourt, Brace, 1936. Later printing. Near fine copy with an 1/8” tear to the cloth at the head of the spine and a trace of use in a very good slightly dust soiled dust jacket with a 1/2” piece and faded spot to the bottom of the spine. A collection of essays.

New York: Scribners, 1954. First Edition. Signed presentation copy from Stanley Wolpert to his literary Dorothy Olding of Harold Ober Associates, inscribed by the author: “To Dorothy, with warmest regards, Yours, Stanley. 5/30/70.” Near fine copywith a faint trace of darkeing to the top at bottom of spine in a very good bright dust jacket with some darkening to the spine and a few small chips. A novel set aboard a merchant vessel, the Flying Swan, making its way from New York to South America.

London, 1956. 6 page large format campaign book for the Hammer horror classic starring Peter Cushing, Forrest Tucker, and Maureen Connell. Cover depicts the huge footprints of the Snowman leading up to a dark cave with blood on the snow. Prints pictures from the film, short articles, suggested advertising copy, posters & accessories, cast and production information. Laid in is an advertisement for a double feature poster, pairing Snowman with Untamed Youth. Paperbound. Edges rumpled, one short tear, else very good.

Los Angeles: Universal / Working Title Films, 2001. First Edition. Specially produced screenplay made for select members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in conjunction with the Golden Globe Awards. Signed by the authors / screenwriters / directors, Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz. 119 page shooting script for the film, About a Boy, starring Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, and Rachel Weisz. Bradbound in printed wrappers. Fine copy. Based on Nick Hornby's best-selling novel, About A Boy tells the story of Will (Grant), a rich, child-free and irresponsible Londoner in his thirties who meets Marcus (Hoult), a 12-year-old boy, and begins a mutually educational friendship. Peter Hedges, Chris Weitz, and Paul Weitz were nominated for an Oscar for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published.

London: Working Title Films / Universal Studios, 2001. First Edition. Specially printed for distribution to members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences in consideration for nomination of the Best Screenplay. 119 page revised shooting script for the film, About a Boy, written by Peter Hedges, Chris Weitz, and Paul Weitz, adapted from the novel by Nick Hornby, directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz, starring Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, and Rachel Weisz. Bradbound. Fine in printed studio wrappers. The film tells the story of a hip Londoner (Grant) who takes up wooing single mothers as a way to elude relationship commitment, but when he meets 12-year old Marcus (Hoult), his plan begins to disintegrate as the boy brings out the grown-up in him. The film received an Oscar nomination for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay. It was also nominated for Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy and Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy… Read More

New York: Marlborough Chelsea, 2004. First Edition. Paperbound, 9 1/2” x 11 3/4”. An illustrated catalogue issued to accompany an exhibit of paintings by Abraham Lacalle. Fine in printed wrappers.

Baltimore, MD: Macauley & Assoc, 1992. First Edition. One of a limited and numbered boxed edition signed by the author (this coy is unnumbered). Signed and inscribed by Ray Russell on the publisher’s special label affixed to the front free endpaper to fellow writer William F. Nolan: “For Bill Nolan, Ray Russell ‘92.” With a few brief notations in pencil in Nolan’s hand. Fine copy in slipcase. The film ‘Incubus’ was written by George Franklin, directed by John Hough, and starred John Cassavetes, John Ireland, Kerrie Keane, and Helen Hughes. William F. Nolan’s work is mostly in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres, with perhaps his best known novel being ‘Logan’s Run’ which he co-authored with George Clayton Johnson and which was the basis of the film starring Michael York and Jenny Agutter and the television series. He also co-wrote the screenplay for the 1976 horror film ‘Burnt Offerings’ starring Karen Black and Bette Davis. His biographies and collections… Read More

Chicago: Scott, Foresman & Co, 1966. First Edition. Paperbound. Very good copy with a touch of rubbing to the front cover and a few minor creases and very slight edge wear in printed wrappers. A critical take on Pulitzer Prize winning poet Robert Lowell’s work.

London: Kinnell, 1989. First Edition - Hardcover. Signed presentation copy from Joe R. Lansdale to fellow writer William F. Nolan. Inscribed by the author: “For Bill, my first novel. Want you [to] know, any friend of Roys* is a friend of mine. Joe R. Lansdale. Oct. ‘89, Seattle World Con.” Below the inscription Lansdale has added: “* Roy: the flying seeing-eye dawg.” With notations in pencil at the rear free endpaper in Nolan’s hand listing other works by Lansdale. Fine in a fine dust jacket. William F. Nolan’s work is mostly in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres, with perhaps his best known novel being ‘Logan’s Run’ which he co-authored with George Clayton Johnson and which was the basis of the film starring Michael York and Jenny Agutter and the television series. He also co-wrote the screenplay for the 1976 horror film ‘Burnt Offerings’ starring Karen Black and Bette Davis. His biographies and collections include ‘John Huston: King Rebel’ (1965),… Read More

London: Faber & Faber, 1965. First Edition. Fine in a very good plus dust jacket with some very light rubbing and a few subtle creases and tiny edge nicks.

New York: Farrar & Rinehart, 1938. first Edition. Ownership signature. Near fine in a very good plus bright dust jacket with some tiny chips and tears. A novel set during the Civil War.