David Stevens Foreword (12 results)

paperback. Condition: Fair.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Translated from the Russian. Octavo, 8 1/2" tall, 252 pages, green boards with gilt title on spine. A near fine, clean, hard cover first edition with little shelf wear; hinges and binding solid, paper lightly yellowed. In a good+, clean, moderately edge worn dust jacket with a one-inch tear at top front panel, some chipping at the folds, with original price.…

Lg Hardcover, illus. Condition: Fine+. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine+. First Edition; First Printing. NO defects. NO notes or ANY markings. DJ not clipped ($29.95) ; Small 4to 9"; 160 pages.

Softcover. Condition: As New. ROBERT GARD'S TIMELESS BOOK is a moving account of one man's struggle to bring his dream of community-building through creative theater to citizens around the country. He traveled across America -- from New York's Finger Lakes to the prairies of Alberta, Canada, to the backwoods of northern Wisconsin -- discovering and nurturing the folklore, legends, history, and drama of the region. He talked to ballad singers, painters, tellers of tall tales, and farm women, whose poetry and painting reflected the elemental violence of nature and quiet joys of neighborliness.Readers will discover in Grassroots Theater a spiritual autobiography of Robert Gard, a rare chronology of a little-known era in theater history, useful projects for local community groups, and lively discussion of such cultural themes as the role of the arts in American democracy. Grassroots Theater reminds us that an individual's creative vision transcends technology, current events, and changing demographics. Writes Gard, "The knowledge and love of place is a large part of the joy in people's lives. There must be plays that grow from all the countrysides of America, fabricated by the people themselves, born of their happiness and sorrow, born of toiling hands and free minds, born of music and love and reason".…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover with unclipped dust jacket, in very good condition. Jacket is slightly marked, including the inner front flap, and edges are lightly creased. Page block is somewhat tanned and blemished. Pages are clear and unmarked throughout. LW. Used.…

Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Doug Hawkins - Both Sides of the Fence - as told to Michael Stevens. Foreword by David Parkin. Numerous b&w photographs throughout. From rear cover: "An explosive, no-holds barred account of the life of Doug Hawkins. From a broken home in the Housing Commission flats of Braybrook to the captaincy of one of Australia's most famous football clubs, Footscray". Printed in Australia. With large Footscray Bulldogs sticker affixed to rear cover ("Should you be driving home tonight - Bulldogs - Go Dogs"). A very nice clean tight solid softcover copy. 225pp. SB-13.…

Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Boldly SIGNED in full & briefly INSCRIBED by Doug Hawkins in black ink on title page: "To Stumpy, Best Wishes, Doug Hawkins 7". He has circled his number 7. Doug Hawkins - Both Sides of the Fence - as told to Michael Stevens. Foreword by David Parkin. Numerous b&w photographs throughout. From rear cover: "An explosive, no-holds barred account of the life of Doug Hawkins. From a broken home in the Housing Commission flats of Braybrook to the captaincy of one of Australia's most famous football clubs, Footscray". Printed in Australia. Slight handling wear, crease to lower front cover, otherwise a nice clean tight solid softcover copy. 225pp. Uncommon title, scarce signed copy. SB-36. Signed by Author(s).…

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 310 pages. 6.00x0.75x9.00 inches. In Stock.

h/c + d/j, 24x15.5cm,226pp. b w, illustrations, gift insciption to owner from Doug Hawkins.Light edge wear. "An explosive, no-holds barred account of the life of Doug Hawkins. From a broken home in the Housing Commission flats of Braybrook to the captaincy of one of Australia's most famous football clubs, Footscray".…

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.