Ison Dorothy (20 results)

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good +. First Arrow Edition. G+, Edgewear, small tear, crease, foxing, browning/NO DUST JACKET. Romance. Expanded condition report/scan on request.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. [1966]. 184pp. In green cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering on spine. 12mo. Cloth gently rounded at spine ends. Front free endpaper and title page absent; a few mild marks on endpapers, otherwise internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In an illustrated dust jacket, a little rubbed on extreme edges and slightly shelf worn. A historical romance set during the Napoleonic wars. Author's second novel.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Undated but circa 1965. 184pp. In green cloth-covered boards with gilt titles on spine. 12mo. Very slightly rounded at base of spine. Title page absent. Sticker residue on page 5 and sticker on page 20, in neither case affecting text. In its original illustrated dust wrapper, a little rubbed on corners.…

Green hardback cloth cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. VG : in very good condition with rubbed and marked dust jacket. 190mm x 130mm (7" x 5"). 184pp.

Paperback. Condition: Good. In a world where the only thing more elusive than a good cup of tea is a straightforward plot, Dorothy Ison?s 1970 masterpiece, "Follow the Fugitive," emerges like a slightly soggy biscuit at the bottom of a teacup. Set against the charmingly chaotic backdrop of mid-century confusion, this novel spins an intricate web of intrigue that even a cat chasing a laser pointer would struggle to follow. With its Arrow Books imprint, the vibe is decidedly vintage, as if it knows something you don?t?like that you probably shouldn?t have spent your last fiver on it, but here we are. What makes "Follow the Fugitive" truly captivating is its brilliant ability to make you question the very nature of reality?or at least the nature of your decision-making skills when it comes to book shopping. Is the fugitive a metaphor for lost socks, existential dread, or perhaps the quest for a decent biscuit? One can only speculate, as Ison?s prose dances delicately between clarity and the poetic haze of a caffeine-fueled existential crisis. Our unnamed protagonist finds themselves embroiled in a series of events so convoluted that even a seasoned detective would throw up their hands and order a pint instead. Is it a case of mistaken identity? A chase that leads to an unexpectedly tragic tea party? Or perhaps a critique of society?s obsession with following trends, all while sidestepping the more pertinent issues like why the milk always seems to go sour after a particularly rainy day? The answers, my friend, lie somewhere in this curious tome, if you can manage to distinguish the answers from the random musings of a possibly mad author. As readers embark on this journey?if we can even call it that?they may find themselves swept up in a narrative that feels like a roundabout with no exit. The prose is rich and full of quirk, leading us through a labyrinth of odd characters that include a disgraced librarian and a cat named Sir Whiskers, who may or may not hold the key to the entire mystery. One can only hope that by the end of it, you will have not only followed the fugitive but also taken a few detours into the bizarre and the utterly nonsensical. Condition: This copy, lovingly sold by Crappy Old Books, is in good condition, which is like being told your half-eaten scone is still edible. Some yellowing of the pages adds a delightful touch of authenticity?a visual reminder that this book has seen things, urban legends, and many a rainy afternoon. The spine is slightly cracked, as if to say, ?I?ve been through a lot, but I?m still standing.? The cover features an illustration that could only be described as ?intriguingly baffling,? evoking the feeling that you might actually be better off reading the ingredients on a cereal box instead. For those brave enough to delve into Ison?s world, expect more questions than answers, as well as a lingering sense of disbelief that you ever thought this book would make sense. It?s perfect for anyone who enjoys a literary puzzle?particularly one that leaves them puzzled and potentially questioning their life choices. In a time when books were thick with the scent of paper and ink, "Follow the Fugitive" sits comfortably on the shelf next to your collection of ?What Was I Thinking?? novels. It?s a quirky relic, a testament to the idea that sometimes, the real treasure is the confusion we encounter along the way. So grab your cuppa, sit back, and prepare for a read that may just lead you to rethink everything you thought you knew about literature?and potentially, about the fugitive that the title may or may not refer to. Whether you?re a collector of the absurd, a lover of the strangely profound, or simply happen upon this book in a second-hand shop, remember to appreciate the delightful randomness that ?Follow the Fugitive? brings to your life. After all, where else could you find a novel that feels as lost as you do after a long day of work? Only at Crappy Old Books.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. slight wear to cover edges, library marks endpapers, otherwise book clean and tight. DJ: edge wear, library sticker spine Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Ex Library.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. library marks endpapers, foxing, otherwise book clean and tight Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Ex Library.

1st edition, hardback, 184pp, edges foxed and browning, text otherwise clean and sound, no inscriptions, Good / Good dustwrapper, wrapper edges rubbed and slightly frayed, not price-clipped.

Condition: BUONO USATO. IED. il Club della Donna ITALIANO Volume n. 104 della collana 'Il Club della donna', legatura editoriale in cartonato plastificato illustrato in entrambi i piatti, deboli segni da sfregamento, cuffia parzialmente distaccata, sbavature di colore blu, abbastanza buono lo stato. Fogli integri segnati da intensa brunitura marcata ai margini e ai tagli, cerniera stretta. N. pag. 251. …

Hardback in Dust Wrapper. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. Condition Notes: A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper which is a touch tanned overall. Leans slightly. Boards and spine faded; First edition (first printing). Hardback. Dust wrapper over grey boards with silver titles to the spine; Measures 8" x 5¼" (0.7 kg); pp 184; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #175592 ||.…

Hardcover. 8vo. 184 pp. Original publisher's green cloth boards. Illustrated dust jacket. A signed presentation copy, inscribed: 'To Edna, with much love, D (Dorothy Ison)'. Minor shelf wear and tearing across the edges of dust jacket. Otherwise a good copy. Good copy.

Hardback. Condition: VG+. VG- DW. 1st Edition.

Hard. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Good condition. Size: 8vo.

Condition: BUONO USATO. Club della donna ITALIANO I edizione 1972 con la traduzione di Sandra Sutter, nella collana Club della donna di Cino del Duca. Romanzo rilegato con copertina in cartoncino in discreta conservazione, velata, con segni di penna. Le pagine all'interno dorate del tempo, con piccole chiazze. Il dorso ancora fermo, scuro, la legatura forte. Numero pagine 251.…

Couverture souple. Condition: Bon. Couverture frottee,pages propres.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-library book, usual markings. Clean copy in good condition. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Good. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. . SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

dj. First Edition. [Modern literature] INSCRIBED FIRST EDITION. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.184. INSCRIBED by Ison in blue ink to flyleaf. Publisher's red cloth, gilt titles to spine, gilt ISBN number to lower. With the pictorial dust-jacket designed by Biro priced at £1.25 to front flap. Interior bright and clean, light toning to leaves and edges. Slight wear and bumping to dust-jacket extremities. Near fine. A tale of thrill and danger set out in the wild west, and beginning with a runaway wife. Signed.…

dj. First Edition. [Historical fiction] INSCRIBED FIRST EDITION. Octavo (21 x 13cm), pp.184. INSCRIBED by the author in blue ink to the flyleaf: 'To Kate and Geoffrey | with much love, | D. (Dorothy Ison) | Christmas 1966.' Publisher's grey cloth-effect paper, white titles to spine. With the pictorial dust-jacket designed by Biro priced at 21s to front flap. Interior bright, clean, and crisp. Minimal marking to rear flyleaf. Top edge toned. Some rubbing to jacket, splashing to backstrip. Jacket extremities worn. Very good. A Napoleonic romance centring a noblewoman and a sea captain. Signed.…

Unknown Binding. Condition: Good. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. 1969, presumed 1/1. Tight, firm copy. Unclipped jacket has minor wear with a few marks, small tear & crease to bottom edge. Boards are clean with a few small bumps & bright gilt titles to spine. Signed by author inside. The lightly tanned pages are in very good condition being crisp, clean & annotation/crease free, although a few spots of foxing to inside covers. Good, solid copy of this very rare book. If you have any queries please contact us. Extra images available on request. We endeavour to send orders as quickly as possible & in most cases are sent by first available post 6 days a week. (320).…