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

London: Andre Deutsch - BFI Publishing, 1988. Revised New Edition. Signed and inscribed by Buscombe to the great and inscribed "To Budd Boetticher in admiration - Ed Buscombe - London 13 -11-94" Paperback, 432 pages, illustrated. Boetticher is discussed in the book. Fine.

Germany: BMW Design, 2001. First Edition. From the collection of motor sport photographer Jesse Alexander with a certificate of authenticity laid in. A large format 56 page promotional book with many design drawings and production photographs tracing the creation of BMW X Coupe automobile. Text in English. Photography by Irmin Eitel, Dario Secen, TillJenniger, Florian Schmid, Darren, Yasukkochi, Anders Warming. Paperbound. 11 by 11 inches in size. Fine. Scarce.

New York: Random House, 1965. First Edition - American. Ownership inscription. Near fine copy in a very good used dust jacket with some tape repairs. Correct first with no later title, jacket with $3.95 price, Babar’s French Lessions on rear flap.

New York: Abrams, 2005. First Edition. Signed by the author, Laurent De Brunhoff, on the title page. As new in an as new dust jacket with the special foldout poster. A Babar children’s book.

Los Angeles: L.A. Theatre Works/KCRW/NPR, 1992. First Edition, Thus. A full-cast recording of a Los Angeles Theatre production of Babbitt directed by Gordon Hunt, presented in a hard plastic folder of ten cassette tapes, running time 14 hours. Pictured on the front of the folder are some of the actors in the cast: Edward Asner, Marsha Mason, John Lithgow, Richard Dreyfuss, Julie Harris, Helen Hunt, Michael York, JoBeth Williams, Nan Martin, Ed Begley, Jr., and Amy Irving. Thirty-four actors in total contributed to the production, including Ted Danson, William Devane, Ally Sheedy, Stacy Keach, Bud Cort, and James Whitmore. Folder and cassettes in fine condition.

New York: Harcourt, 1922. First Edition, First Issue. Pre-publication copy stamped in red ink on the title page - SAMPLE COPY -Publication Date September 14, 1922. Lacking front free endpaper, a little loose, a used and worn copy without dust jacket. A rare issue of an American classic.

Los Angeles: Paramount, 2006. First Edition. Small oblong format, paperbound, 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”. Specially printed for distribution to members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences in consideration for nomination of the Best Picture for the film, ‘Babel,’ screenplay by Guillermo Arriaga, directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Gael Garcia Bernal, Rinko Kikuchi, and Adriana Barraza. Fine in printed wrappers. The film won an Oscar for Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score (Gustavo Santaolalla) and was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing, Original Screenplay, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Adriana Barraza and Rinko Kikuchi), and Best Editing.

New York: New Directions, 1956. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by Karl Malden and Carroll Baker, the stars of this now classic film. Inscribed: “To Nathaniel, I loved making this film. My best to you! Karl Malden” beneath which Baker has written: “Me Too! Carroll Baker”. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Enclosed in a handsome morocco and cloth clamshell box. The resulting powerful film directed by Elia Kazan, starring Carroll Baker, Karl Malden. Baby Doll was released in December 1956. It provoked significant controversy, largely due to its implied sexual themes. An effort to ban the film was carried out by the Roman Catholic advocacy group National Legion of Decency and Cardinal Francis Spellman condemned it from his pulpit. Despite moral objections to the film, it was well received by critics, and earned numerous accolades; Kazan won the Golden Globe for Best Director and the film was nominated for four other Golden Globe awards, as well as four Academy Awards including Best Actress… Read More

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1970. First Edition. Signed presentation copy, inscribed by the author S.J. Perelman to silent film star Louise Brooks. Inscribed on the title page: “For Louise, who inspired not only the superlative on p. 105 of this book but lifelong admiration from millions of moviegoers. With affection, Sid.” Also signed by Louise Brooks above Perelman’s inscription: “Louise Brooks - p. 105.” And again by her on the front pastedown: “From S.J. Perelman, 17 Aug. 1970. Louise Brooks, Rochester.” The reference in both of their notes regarding page 105 is an underlined and checked-in-the-margin description in the chapter entitled “She Walks in Beauty - Single File, Eyes Front, and No Hanky-Panky” about his experiences attending a Miss Globe beauty pageant in Atlantic City. Perelman describes Miss Greece: “...A bewitching creature, whose trim black bob awoke memories of the immortal Louise Brooks...” On the rear free endpaper, Miss Brooks has written: “In ‘Love… Read More

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1970. First Edition. Signed presentation copy from S.J. Perelman to his daughter Abby, inscribed by the author: “To Abby with much love, Sid. 5 July, 1970.” Fine bright copy in a very good dust jacket with some minor dust soiling and a trace of edge wear. A collection of thirty-two pieces, including ‘To Err is Human, to Forgive, Supine,’ ‘Too Many Undies Spoil the Crix,’ and ‘The Skin You Love to Watch.’ Sidney Joseph Perelman, popularly known as S. J. Perelman (1904 – 1979), was one of the most widely read literary icons of the Golden Age of American Humor. His New Yorker pieces, fiction, and collected essays are legendary for their biting wit and mastery of caricature and language. Off and on throughout his career he worked in film, notably as a contributing screenwriter on such Hollywood comedy classics as Monkey Business and Horse Feathers with the Marx Brothers, Mike Todd’s Around the World in 80 Days (for which he won an Oscar), co-creator of the… Read More

Paris: L’Instant Noir, 1987. First Edition in French. Upper corners and pages bumped otherwise very good in printed boards without dust jacket as issued.

New York: Signet Books, 1957. First Edition - Paperback Original. Signed by the author Paddy Chayefsky to his publisher: “To Mr. Kurt Enoch, Sincerely, Paddy Chayefsky”. A movie tie-in edition of the complete screenplay of the film The Bachelor Party written by Paddy Chayesfky, based on his story with the same title, issued to accompany it’s release. Illustrated with 8 pages of scenes from the film which was directed by Delbert Mann, starring Don Murray, E.G. Marshall, Jack Warden, Philip Abbot, and Carolyn Jones - who received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Very good plus bright copy with a hint of use. From the library of Dr. Kurt Enoch (1895-1982) who was a noted German publisher, forced to flee the Nazis, landing in New York in 1940. In 1948, Dr. Enoch co-founded and became President of New American Library - Signet Books which became one of the successful and acclaimed post-war publishing houses. Enoch went on to become one of the most highly regarded figures in American… Read More

Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University Press, 1989. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author / film critic & journalist, Charles Champlin, to film director, Delbert Mann and his wife: “For Ann and Del, Fellow voyagers and dear friends of many summers. Chuck, 7-11-89.” Foreword by Ray Bradbury. Illustrated. Fine copy in a very good dust jacket with some fading to the spine. The memoirs of Charles Champlin, best known for his film criticism work with the Los Angeles Times. Delbert Mann (1920 - 2007) was an accomplished director who came from the Golden Age of Television ("Philco Playhouse," "Goodyear Television Playhouse," and "Producers' Showcase") and went on to great success in film, and is perhaps best known for his Oscar-winning direction of the classic film Marty.

Tarzana: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc, 1937. First Edition. Signed presentation copy inscribed by the author,Edgar Rice Burroughs to his daughter, Joan Burroughs, inscribed: “To Joan, With a world of love, Papa, Tarzana, September 20, 1937.” Illustrated by John Coleman Burroughs. Fine in a very fine bright dust jacket. Joan Burroughs starred as Jane on the serialized Adventures of Tarzan radio show in the 1930s.

London: Constable, 1921. First Edition. With some slight darkening to the gutters, else a very good sound copy in a used and worn dust jacket with some dust soiling, a few small chips and tears, and some darkening to the spine.

Santa Barbara: Santa Teresa Press, 1984. First Edition. Proof copy so-stamped by the publisher for a limited edition of 326 copies (the entire and only edition) printing this Chandler work for the first time. Fine.

Santa Barbara: Santa Teresa Press, 1984. First Edition. Proof copy so-stamped by the publisher for a limited edition of 326 copies printing this Chandler work for the first time. Fine.

New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, 1938. First Edition. From the library of television and film director Delbert Mann with his autograph signature “Delbert M. Mann, Jr.” Illustrated. Very good lightly used copy with some edge wear and a bit of dust soiling to the cloth without dust jacket. An interesting exploration of the ways and means of the actor, both on stage and screen. Delbert Mann (1920 - 2007) was an accomplished director who came from the Golden Age of Television ("Philco Playhouse," "Goodyear Television Playhouse," and "Producers' Showcase") and went on to great success in film, and is perhaps best known for his Oscar-winning direction of the classic film Marty.

New York: Stein & Day, 1984. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by the authors, Jim and Henny Backus: “To Angus Dumas, Thank you - it was all there. Jim Backus. You Bet! Again thanks & love, Henny Backus.” Illustrated. Very good plus copy with a hint of use in a used and dust soiled dust jacket with some minor spotting and a few short tears. Jim Backus was a veteran of stage, vaudeville, radio, film and television - the medium in which he is best remembered for being the voice of the cartoon character Mr. Magoo, and for his portrayal of Mr. Howell on Gilligan’s Island, as well as for his work on the popular series I Married Joan and The Jim Backus Show and was the father of James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause. His wife, Henny (Henriette Kay), co-starred with him on the television series Blondie and co-wrote with him Rocks on the Roof, What Are You Doing After the Orgy?, and Only When I Laugh.

New York: Dodd Mead, 1955. First Edition. Signed by actress Patty McCormack, who starred as the evil child, the “bad seed”, both on Broadway and in the acclaimed film version for which she was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. Fine in a very good dust jacket with a faint dampstain to the top edge of the rear panel, a few tiny chips, creases, and small tears.