Jack Biography (13 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Historic B&W Photographs (illustrator). Revised Edition. From about 1920 to 1945 Jack Moomaw was a park ranger at Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). This is a collection of short stories of the unusual or outstanding events that occurred during his tenure as a park ranger. There are quaint stories of colorful people he met or knew, and stories of rescues and tragedies. Jack was an extremely hardy soul; he loved winter patrols and survived in cold weather that sent others to the hospital. He dabbled in archeology and was a huge chauvinist (it's best to try and see the humor in his antiquated attitude toward women). He wrote in a very matter-of-fact style that is easy to read. Stories are short (just a few pages) and provide an interesting glimpse pf the "old days of park rangering" at RMNP. In 1978, Lulabeth & Jack R. Melton visited the RMNP museum and saw a 1st edition of this book, "Recollections of a Rocky Mountain Ranger" (1963) in a locked case. This inspired them to begin a search to find a copy of the book and to find out more about this Jack C. Moomaw (1892-1974) who wrote the book. 16 years later, they had found copies of the original book and family members with photographs to publish this reprint with an expanded biography of the author and more of his writings. Jackie Johnson served as a research associate on this project. viii + 209pp. Oversized softcover shows indent on covers as the only evidence this is not a new book. Interior is tight, clean, and unmarked. Carefully stored and handled, has no creases with square corners. Copyright 1994. Original edition copyright 1963. No specific edition/print-run info found. No info about where or when this copy was printed. No CIP nor LCCN. ISBN: 0-9636997-1-7. MSR = US $9.95. No Ownership Markings.

[0-9689656-1-X] 2006, 1st printing. (Trade paperback) Fine. 155pp. Photographs, illustrations, tables, appendices. Biography of Jack Hooke. Locale: Birch River--Manitoba; Manitoba; Prairie Provinces; Western Canada. (Manitoba, Drury School #1671--Manitoba, Education--Manitoba, Schools--Manitoba, Teachers--Manitoba).

[0-06-435350-8] 1966. (Trade paperback) Near fine. 275pp. Illustrations, plates, notes, appendices, bibliography. There is a previous owner's ink stamp on the inside front cover. "Jack Lindsay adds a good deal that is new about his life and attitude to art. His feeling for poetry and its influence on his work and thought, the psychological after-effects of early and unhappy domestic experience, the facets of character he presented to or hid from the world are freshly studied, in a way that disposes of some misconceptions and adds to understanding the great painter" - Times Literary Supplement. Biography of J.M.W. Turner. Book about Poetry, J.M.W. Turner. Time Period 18th Century & 19th Century. (Art History, Art and Artists, Art Criticism, Art History, Art Theory, Biography, Painting).

[0-14-004503-1] [1987]. (Mass market paperback) Very good. 127pp. Photographs, illustrations, illustrated cover. "War Biography Vol. 3". Biography of Spike Milligan. Edited by Jack Hobbs. Locale: North Africa. (Humor, World War 2).

[0-14-004107-9] [1976]. (Mass market paperback) Very good. 208pp. Photographs, illustrations, maps, illustrated cover. There is a minor reading crease along spine. War reminiscences Vol. 2. Biography of Spike Milligan. Edited by Jack Hobbs. Illustrations by Spike Milligan. Locale: North Africa. (Humor, World War 2).

1989. (Hardcover) Very good plus in very good plus dust jacket. 192pp. Photographs, illustrations, bibliography, index. Previous owner's name. Biography of John A. MacDonald. (Prime Ministers, Politics).

[0-312-43942-3] 1978. (Small 4to) Very good plus in very good plus dust jacket. 339pp. Photographs, appendix, index. The spine is lightly cocked. "To the rebels and drop-outs who crowned him 'the King of the Beats,' Jack Kerouac's eighteen novels and memoirs were the testament of a generation in search of a patron saint; the author himself, however, regarded them as integral parts of 'one vast book' teeming with people he actually met during the course of his spiritual odyssey through mid-century America". Biography of Jack Kerouac. (Biography, Beat Generation, Biography, Interviews, Novelists, Oral History).

1954, 2nd printing. (Hardcover) Very good, no dust jacket. 209pp. Illustrations, photographs, map. Some spotting on the spine. Biography of Jack Fairweather & Jack Veness. (Military--Canada, Canadian Army, Military--Canada, Prisoners of War--Canada, World War 2).

[978-1-4088-0267-0] 2009, 1st printing. (Hardcover) Very good plus in fine dust jacket. 272pp. Photographs. "Albert John (Jack) Martin was a 31-year-old Admiralty clerk when he was called up into the army in early 1916. Throughout his service with the Royal Engineers (the Sappers) he wrote in secret because men at the front were forbidden to keep diaries. And when he returned home he told no one about them. Bundled up in the attic, they remained undiscovered until his grandson came across them in 1999". Biography of Jack Martin. Journals of Albert John Martin. Book about British Expeditionary Force & Royal Engineers. Time Period 1916-1919. Locale: Western Front. (World War 1, War Diaries--World War 1, World War 1).

1975. (Hardcover) Very good plus in very good dust jacket. 235pp. Map endpapers, frontispiece, photographs, index. Minor edgewear to dust jacket. Biography of Jack Milne. Locale: Northern Canada. (Western Canada, Fur Traders, Hudson's Bay Company).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. 249 PP. Stated "First Printing" on copyright page. Original price of $3.95 intact on front flap. Signed, "To my pal Oscar Fraley - My Best Always, Jack Dempsey" on first page. Additionally signed, "For the Unquestionable Best, Bill (Slocum)" and "How can I top two writers like the above, Bob Considine" on same page. Fraley famously co-authored "The Untouchables" alongside Eliot Ness. He was a sports writer with United Press International for over 25 years. A very rare signed association copy. Dempsey reigned as World Heavyweight Boxing Champ from 1919 to 1926. His 1921 fight against Georges Carpentier reported the first million dollar gate for a boxing event. His 1927 Tunney match netted a record-breaking two million dollar gate. While his accomplishments in the ring were 100 years ago, his name recognition and legacy continues to this day. Book exhibits a hint of wear to board edges. DJ a bit worn at edges and folds with some minor chipping to crown and foot of spine. Overall a solid VG/VG copy with an incredible association. Signed.

Original Polish poster for the 1973 film, designed by Jakub Erol. Based on Peter Maas' 1973 biography "Serpico: The Cop Who Defied the System," about a plainclothes police officer who exposes corruption in the New York City Police Department, only to face harassment and threats from his fellow officers. Nominated for two Academy Awards, for Best Actor and Best Screenplay. Set in and shot on location in New York. 19 x 26.75 inches. Very Good plus, with three faint horizontal creases near the top margin. Eureka! MOC 79. Spicer Neo-Noir.

Vintage US silkscreen banner poster for the 1973 film. Based on Peter Maas' 1973 biography "Serpico: The Cop Who Defied the System," about a plainclothes police officer who exposes corruption in the New York City Police Department, only to face harassment and threats from his fellow officers. Nominated for two Academy Awards, for Best Actor and Best Screenplay. Set in and shot on location in New York. 82 x 24 inches. Rolled. Very Good plus overall with no restoration. Lightly soiled, with a few pin holes in upper right of image, two holes about 1/8," one small closed tear in bottom margin and 1 chip in the upper right margin, bright and unfaded. Eureka! #79. Spicer US Neo-Noir.