James Branch Intro Lin Carter (6 results)

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Brian Froud; (illustrator). 1st Edition. Mass market paperback, color illus. wraps. Rubbed front joint, mildly sunned spine panel. Square, uncreased binding. Minor handling wear. 1st ptg.: Sept. 1971. 276,[2] pp. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Good to Very Good. Mike Foreman Illustrator. (illustrator). First Edition By This Publisher,. 253 pages *** Interior illustrations by Frank C. Pape; "most famous writer who isn't anymore", but who is now garnering a cult following - may be the only author of an octodecology, an 18-volume related work, that being his Biography of the Life of Manuel [by correct counting, there are twenty volumes.] The first entry in this lifework was Cabell's famous Jurgen, and the second was this fetching fantasy, Figures of Earth, essentially a prequel in which Manuel, a swineherd, rises to become Count Manuel of Poictesme. An enjoyable fantasy with emotional sensitivity - and insensitivity - but one in which Cabell's tongue-in cheek humor abounds, as does his penchant for anagram, hidden poetry and portmanteau. Frank C. Pape's dreamlike illustrations deserve a review of their own." >> Cover creasing; Bump to lower right corner of book. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: VERY GOOD Minus. Brian Froud - Wraparound Painted Cover (illustrator). First Edition By This Publisher,. 275 pages Goodread notes = "The Dom Manuel series is a roller coaster, and this book would be where the toboggan does an unexpected plunge into a double-down when the ride seems to be over. Though this book does not represent Cabell at the height of his artistic command of the English language, it is the point of his great vision where he pulls together 16 or so of his works into a primitive masterpiece of Sci-fi/fantasy/philosophy ." >>Heavy Cover indents & creasing to covers. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: VERY GOOD Minus. Frank C. Pape - Wraparound Painted Cover (illustrator). First Edition By This Publisher,. 279 pages Goodread notes = "The Silver Stallion is a loose sequel to Figures of Earth that deals with the creation of the legend of Manuel the Redeemer, in which Manuel is pictured as an infallible hero, an example to which all others should aspire; the story is told by Manuel's former knights, who remember how things really were and take different approaches to reconciling the mythology with the actuality of Manuel." >>indents and surface scratching to covers. & Minor creasing to covers. tape residue to front cover; minor stamp to front end page; Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. Robert Pepper - Wraparound Painted Cover (illustrator). First Edition By This Publisher,. 290 pages *** Interior illustrations by Frank C. Pape; "most famous writer who isn't anymore", but who is now garnering a cult following - may be the only author of an octodecology, an 18-volume related work, that being his Biography of the Life of Manuel [by correct counting, there are twenty volumes.] The first entry in this lifework was Cabell's famous Jurgen, and the second was this fetching fantasy, Figures of Earth, essentially a prequel in which Manuel, a swineherd, rises to become Count Manuel of Poictesme. An enjoyable fantasy with emotional sensitivity - and insensitivity - but one in which Cabell's tongue-in cheek humor abounds, as does his penchant for anagram, hidden poetry and portmanteau. Frank C. Pape's dreamlike illustrations deserve a review of their own." >>Minor cover creasing; scuffing to covers; Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Book.

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