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"The perfect introduction to the alchemy of books. And this collection of excerpts from Powell's books, articles, essays, and reviews also forms a fascinating portrait of this remarkable bookman."—Southwest Review
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Books Are Basic: The Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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University of Arizona Press (edition First Edition), 1985
ISBN 10: 0816509522
ISBN 13: 9780816509522
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0816509522-7-1
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Books Are Basic : The Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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University of Arizona Press, 1985
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 5790931-6
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Books Are Basic: The Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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University of Arizona Press, Tucson, Arizona, 1986
ISBN 10: 0816509522
ISBN 13: 9780816509522
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Seller: The Bookworm, Oroville, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardbound. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Printing. Description: Book and dust jacket design by Christopher Stinehour. Portrait frontis. ''John David Marshall has combed Powell's books, articles, essays, and reviews to fashion a collection of quotations that best reflects the man and his intellectual passions. The quotations are grouped under four headings: On Books and Reading; On Libraries, Librarians, and Librarianship; On Writers and Writing; and On Lawrence Clark Powell. ''I know about books'', writes Powell, ''I have lived with them all my life, have collected a million and a half for my university, and a few for myself. Have written some, read many; and best of all, led other people to read.'' Originally published in 1985, this is a later printing. BINDNG/CONDITION: dark brown cloth; a Near Fine book, with a Very Good+ dust jacket. bibliography. Green endpapers. small 8vo (about 7.5 inches tall). 95 pages. Seller Inventory # 066700
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Books Are Basic: The Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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University of Arizona Press October 1985, 1985
ISBN 10: 0816509522
ISBN 13: 9780816509522
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. A Fine copy in like dustjacket. Seller Inventory # 328851
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Books Are Basic: The Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by the University of Arizona. 1985. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new with shelf/edgewear.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. Seller Inventory # 342442
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Books Are Basic: the Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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The University of Arizona Press, Tucson, 1986
ISBN 10: 0816509522
ISBN 13: 9780816509522
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Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
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Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Second Printing. A Fine Second Printing housed in an equally impressive dust-jacket; This book is a compilation of Powell's essays, speeches, and interviews on books, reading, and writing. It is an essential work for anyone interested in Powell's thoughts on these subjects.; 95 pages. Seller Inventory # 123055
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Books Are Basic: the Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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The University of Arizona Press, Tucson, AZ, 1986
ISBN 10: 0816509522
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Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Second Printing. A Second Printing in Fine condition in a like dust-jacket that sports a few soil marks especially on the rear; This book is the first comprehensive collection of Clark Powell's writings, edited by John David Marshall. Powell was a legal scholar and one of the most influential judges in American history. He wrote extensively on legal theory, constitutional law, and the judiciary. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American legal history.; 8vo; 95 pages. Seller Inventory # 58652
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Books Are Basic: the Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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The University of Arizona Press, Tucson, AZ, 1986
ISBN 10: 0816509522
ISBN 13: 9780816509522
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Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Second Printing. A Fine Second Printing in a Fine dust-jacket; The first comprehensive anthology of Lawrence Clark Powell's writing, Books Are Basic provides a rich sampling of the author's work on a wide range of topics, from constitutional law to history to philosophy. Featuring new introductions by John David Marshall, this collection is an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in Powell's thought.; 8vo; 95 pages. Seller Inventory # 58653
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Books Are Basic: the Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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The University of Arizona Press, Tucson, AZ, 1986
ISBN 10: 0816509522
ISBN 13: 9780816509522
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Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
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Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Second Printing. A Fine Second Printing housed in an equally unblemished dust-jacket; This book is a collection of essays by Lawrence Clark Powell, a legal scholar, critic, and author. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including law, politics, and literature. The book is divided into five sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Powell's work.; 8vo; 95 pages; $6.00. Seller Inventory # 56254
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Books Are Basic: The Essential Lawrence Clark Powell
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University of Arizona Press, 1985
ISBN 10: 0816509522
ISBN 13: 9780816509522
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Seller: Ed's Editions LLC, ABAA, West Columbia, SC, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Signed by Lawrence Clark Powell on the title page. Second Printing stated. Dust jacket and book are in very good condition. Dust jacket spine is lightly sunned. Clean, has a good binding, no marks or notations. Signed. Seller Inventory # 234040