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

New York: Macmillan, 1942. First Edition - American. Very good copy with a hint of use without dust jacket.

London: Readers Library, 1930. Photoplay edition issued to coincide with the release of the early talking film starring Jeanette MacDonald, Dennis King, and Lillian Roth in this operetta about the thief poet Francois Villon and the Paris of King Louis XI. Good copy with some edge wear and rubbing to the cloth and slightly loose binding in a very good very slightly dust soiled dust jacket with some tiny tears and chips. The dust jacket is a wraparound color painting showing Dennis King as the romantic Villon with outstretched arms gesturing to a jeweled gold crown hovering above a group of commoners.

New York: Dutton, 1930. First Edition. Of 299 deluxe copies signed by the author, Rudy Vallee, this is copy number 13 and is inscribed on the colophon page: “To Elliott who helped me realize my dream of this book”. Fine in a very good original publisher’s box. Memoirs of the singer and film actor.

London: Aperture Films, 1976. First Edition. Original 138 page mimeographed shooting script for the film Valentino written and directed by Ken Russell, starring Rudolf Nureyev in the title role, with Leslie Caron, Michelle Phillips as Natasha Rambova, Carol Kane, Felicity Kendal, Peter Vaughan, June Bolton, and Huntz Hall. Bradbound, 8 1/2” x 13”. Very good plus copy with a hint of use. The story of silent film heartthrob, Rudolf Valentino.

New York: Macy-Masius, 1926. First Edition. Near fine copy with just a hint of aging in an about fine bright dust jacket. Illustrated. The intimate memoirs of the great silent film star by his business manager. A lovely copy.

New York: Signet, 1962. First Edition - Paperback. Signed and inscribed by the author Clifford Irving to his publisher: “10/18/62, To Kurt Enoch with best regards, Clifford Irving”. A Western novel, complete and unabridged. Very good bright copy with some minor handling and edge wear. 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 book publishing. Signet #P2199

Boston: Little, Brown, 1964. First Edition - American. Very good plus in a bright very good lightly dust soiled dust jacket with some small chips and tears.

Northbrook, Illinois: Jack Mathis Advertising, 1975 & 1995. First Edition. Two volumes. Printed in a edition of 2000 copies, this is the landmark study of motion picture serials produced from the 1930s through 1950s by Republic Pictures. This massive 10 pound book, 12 by 17 1/2 inches, is hardbound in gilt-stamped leatherette still in its original shipping carton from the publisher. 448 pages printed on coated stock and is illustrated with over 2000 black and white photographs. The supplement volume was produced 20 years later and contains an illustrated chapter-by-chapter synopsis of each film episode, Illustrated largely with frame enlargements from the serials. The second supplementary volume contains credits and other production and release information along with a synopsis of each chapter for all Republic serials. Illustrated primarily with frame enlargements from the serials. Both books in lovely fine condition. An amazing labor of love, this set is considered one of the finest works produced… Read More

London: Gowans & Gray, Ltd, 1922. A small play, the striking cover depicts a newspaper boy clutching a paper and holding a stack under his arm, standing in the street and calling out his wares. 4” x 5 1/2”. Paperbound. Slight browning to spine and edges, one tiny chip to top of spine, else about fine in wrappers.

New York: A.L. Burt, 1922. Later printing. Very good copy with a thin split to the front hinge and some minor spotting to the cloth without dust jacket.

Jefferson: McFarland & Company, 1989. Revised & Corrected Edition. Very fine without dust jacket as issued. The definitive book on the film studio best known for its remarkable series of motion picture adventure and mystery serials.

London: Readers Library, (1920s). Very good plus lightly used copy in a very good plus bright dust jacket with a few tiny nicks. The wraparound dust jacket is illustrated with a terrific color painting.

New York: Newmarket Press, 2004. First Edition. Signed by the author Mira Nair, “Salaams, Mira Nair”. Hardcover, 9 1/2” x 8 3/4”, 176 pages. A pictorial movie book for the 2004 film Vanity Fair, directed by Mira Nair, starring Reese Witherspoon, Gabriel Byrne, Romola Garai, Rhys Ifans, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and James Purefoy. Includes much production information, including chapters on the casting of the film, costumes and hairstyles, locations, production design, editing, creating the title design, producing the film, etc. Also includes the screenplay illustrated with scenes from the film. Fine copy in a fine price-clipped dust jacket.

Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 1990. First Edition. Signed by the author, Jon Tuska. Illustrated. Near fine with some hightlighting and marginal marking to a couple of pages without dust jacket as issued.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1961. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author, William Campbell Gault, in the year of publication. Inscribed: “To Willard & Pidge, Bill Gault. 1-5-61.” Very good plus copy with a trace of fading to the cloth at the top and bottom edges of the spine in a very good slightly used dust jacket with a few small nicks and tears, a very minor dampstain to the interior of the rear panel not affecting the exterior or the cloth at the rear board, and some minor dust soiling to the rear panel.

Garden City: Crime Club/Doubleday, 1964. First Edition - American. Fine in a dust jacket with the most minor hint of wear.

New York: Scribners, 1987. First Edition. Inscribed and signed by the author, Mickey Friedman, to fellow writer, Wayne Warga. Inscribed: “To Wayne, You’re wonderful. Love, Mickey. May 1988.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. From the library of journalist and novelist 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.

New York: Scribners, 1987. First Edition. Advance uncorrected proof copy. Paperbound. Inscribed and signed by the author, Mickey Friedman, to fellow writer, Wayne Warga. Inscribed: “To Wayne, I’m so happy to have your company on this rainy afternoon. Love, Mickey. March 1, 1987.” Very good plus copy with some slight darkening to the spine and a 1/4” spot to the half-title in printed wrappers. From the library of journalist and novelist 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.

London: Oxford University Press, 1950. First Edition. Commissioned by Sir Laurence Olivier. Light foxing to rear endpapers and jacket, else near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Portland, OR: Nazraeli Press, 2006. First Edition. Signed by the internationally acclaimed architectural photographer Julius Shulman. One of an edition limited to 1000 copies. This limited edition was not issued signed by Shulman but this copy has been specially signed by Shulman in ink on the title page. This book was issued to accompany an exhibit of photographs by Julius Shulman at the Craig Krull Gallery in Santa Monica, CA. Bound in full cloth with printed photograph affixed to front cover and a reproduction of a Shulman signature die-stamped on the rear cover. As new without dust jacket as issued. A collection of 70 black & white photographs by Julius Shulman taken with a Vest Pocket Kodak camera when he was in his 20s, many of which have appeared in art galleries. Mr. Shulman’s interest in architectural photography was inspired through a chance meeting with Richard Neutra and he has received many awards and honors over the years, including the American Institute of Architecture Gold Medal… Read More