Block Mark P (66 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First US edition, first printing of this collection of 17 short stories of crime fiction. Featured authors include John Harvey, Lawrence Block, Michael Connelly, Jeffery Deaver, Peter Robinson and more. Slight edgewear. In Near Fine Condition.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Book shows some shelf & handling wear, including minor edge wear and cover scuffing. Pages are slightly worn. Interiors are intact with unmarked text/pictures. Good reading copy.

Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: Reprint ] Publisher: Schiffer Craft Pub Date: 11/13/2000 Binding: hardcover Pages: 256 Reprint edition.

Paperback. Condition: Good. This book is in good condition; no remainder marks. The book has some shelfwear. Some sparse highlighted passages: most pages are clean. ; Readings in Bioethics; 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.8 Inches; 224 pages.

Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Cover's inner hinges are heavily detaching but pages are all still intact. Cover/edges have minor shelf wear and creasing.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. 2nd. Pages clean, unmarked. Cover has light wear. Shipped promptly with tracking.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Ever-changing Las Vegas, Nevada, a capital of casino gambling and showgirl entertainment, contains an astonishing array of neon signs. They light up the night sky in endless displays of color and motion. With 235 brilliant color images and engaging text, this book leads readers on a tour of Las Vegas neon. Familiar signs from the days when Frank Sinatra, Liberace, and Elvis strode the stage are displayed alongside more modern signs of incredible brilliance and complexity. Neon advertising casinos, restaurants, wedding chapels, and world-renown resort hotels--from the venerable Sahara and Stardust to the current fantasies of Caesar's Palace and the MGM Grand--are all on display. Histories of the development of neon signs and of Las Vegas round out this colorful presentation.…

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. 2nd. Explore the fascinating history and contemporary influence of turquoise as a gemstone of choice for collectors, artists, and jewelry wearers. Immerse yourself in its history from ancient times to the present, and the influence of Native American artists in making this gemstone an enduring part of popular culture in America. Illustrated with over 500 color images, this updated second edition includes nearly 150 photos never seen before. It shows turquoise from Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Nevada, plus Australia, China, and Iran, and the major localities in between. The gems appear in their natural state, cut, polished, and set into silver and gold jewelry. Extensive text details the gems' values and the many mines that have relinquished turquoise over thousands of years.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 2nd Edition. Minor shelf wear to cover Top of first 16 pages dented.

Paperback. Condition: New. BRAND NEW, Perfect Shape, No Remainder Mark,Fast Shipping With Online Tracking, International Orders shipped Global Priority Air Mail, All orders handled with care and shipped promptly in secure packaging, we ship Mon-Sat and send shipment confirmation emails. Our customer service is friendly, we answer emails fast, accept returns and work hard to deliver 100% Customer Satisfaction.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Original large paperback, SIGNED and INSCRIBED by one of the contributors as well as contributor of jewelry and turquoise for photographs. Book is a reference copy only, with some rubbing and wear to covers; some curling to corner covers and pages; some soiling, smudging from the images onto white opposite pages. Slightly loose spine. At the same time, this is an excellent reference and one of the best books for identifying turquoise and learning some of the history of the mine or actual turquoise properties, color, and scarcity. I use it exclusively for my own turquoise questions. A very well read, but solid reference. m4.…

Trade Paperback. Condition: New. With 235 color images and engaging text, readers tour the glowing neon signs in Las Vegas, Nevada. Familiar neon signs from the past are displayed along side modern signs of incredible brilliance and complexity. Neon from fabulous casinos, restaurants, famous wedding chapels, and the world-renown resort hotels are all on display.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near fine copy in softcover. 4to. Blue spine with white and black titles.

Paperback. Condition: New. 2nd. Explore the fascinating history and contemporary influence of turquoise as a gemstone of choice for collectors, artists, and jewelry wearers. Immerse yourself in its history from ancient times to the present, and the influence of Native American artists in making this gemstone an enduring part of popular culture in America. Illustrated with over 500 color images, this updated second edition includes nearly 150 photos never seen before. It shows turquoise from Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Nevada, plus Australia, China, and Iran, and the major localities in between. The gems appear in their natural state, cut, polished, and set into silver and gold jewelry. Extensive text details the gems' values and the many mines that have relinquished turquoise over thousands of years.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Ever-changing Las Vegas, Nevada, a capital of casino gambling and showgirl entertainment, contains an astonishing array of neon signs. They light up the night sky in endless displays of color and motion. With 235 brilliant color images and engaging text, this book leads readers on a tour of Las Vegas neon. Familiar signs from the days when Frank Sinatra, Liberace, and Elvis strode the stage are displayed alongside more modern signs of incredible brilliance and complexity. Neon advertising casinos, restaurants, wedding chapels, and world-renown resort hotels--from the venerable Sahara and Stardust to the current fantasies of Caesar's Palace and the MGM Grand--are all on display. Histories of the development of neon signs and of Las Vegas round out this colorful presentation.…

Condition: New. With 235 color images and engaging text, readers tour the glowing neon signs in Las Vegas, Nevada. Familiar neon signs from the past are displayed along side modern signs of incredible brilliance and complexity. Neon from fabulous casinos, restaurants, famous wedding chapels, and the world-renown resort hotels are all on display. Num Pages: 160 pages, 235 color photos. BIC Classification: AMR; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 217 x 12. Weight in Grams: 798. . 2002. Paperback. . . . .…

Condition: New. 2017. 2nd ed. Paperback. . . . . .

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. hardcover with dust jacket, full number line, tight, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, cocked, cracked, corners bumped, small sunned patch on back dust jacket, small tan spot on bottom closed page edges, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First. Inscribed by author and second owner inscription, both to dedication page.; A Schiffer Book For Collectors; 9.25 X 1 X 12.25 inches; 256 pages; Signed by Author.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. With 235 color images and engaging text, readers tour the glowing neon signs in Las Vegas, Nevada. Familiar neon signs from the past are displayed along side modern signs of incredible brilliance and complexity. Neon from fabulous casinos, restaurants, famous wedding chapels, and the world-renown resort hotels are all on display. Num Pages: 160 pages, 235 color photos. BIC Classification: AMR; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 217 x 12. Weight in Grams: 798. . 2002. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Condition: New. 2017. 2nd ed. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Expertly and beautifully documents the contemporary marble movement and its impact on today's glass artists and collectors. Here, for the first time, an expertly curated and authoritative book presents today's contemporary marble art in over 2,270 beautiful photos, together with context, background, and fascinating insights into the art form's continuing expansion. For novice and experienced collectors and makers of art glass and marbles, it offers the current state of the art, and a visually stunning world to enjoy. Mark P. Block, noted expert on American studio art glass and vice chair of the Marble Collectors Society of America, guides readers to a clear understanding of the origins of marble making, the developments throughout the 20th century's contemporary marble movement, and the historically significant work being created by artists in the 21st century. Features: . Over 2,270 color photos, including nearly 175 contemporary artists. . Context brings information to life: offers detailed history of handmade marbles covering the earliest known use of decorative glass, through the influence of the studio glass movement's founders, to the birth of the contemporary marble movement. . International view: covers artists in the United States, Japan, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. . Expert tips for collecting and caring for fine contemporary art marbles. . An in-depth glossary for more effective collecting. AUTHOR: Mark P. Block is a noted expert on American studio art glass and vice chair of the Marble Collectors Society of America. His previous books include Contemporary Marbles and Related Art Glass and The Encyclopedia of Modern Marbles, Spheres, and Orbs, among others. He lives in Trumbull, Connecticut. SELLING POINTS: . First and only resource: This book is the only roadmap to contemporary handmade marbles. . Author expertise: Author is uniquely qualified as an expert in studio art glass and vice chair of the Marble Collectors Society of America. . Serves demand from new-generation art collectors: Marbles are today's trending art collectible: their small size fits modern minimalist lifestyles. . Perennial interest in topic: Marble collecting remains reliably popular over the decades. 2270 colour photos Expertly and beautifully documents the contemporary marble movement and its impact on today's glass artists and collectors. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…