Perry Michael Smith (39 results)

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. hardcover. fine in a fine dust jacket.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good to Very Good-. Vol. 111, No. 2 (Whole No. 678). Cover art by Richard Parisi. Includes "The Halfway Woman" by Clark Howard; "In Defense of Mrs. Wilbur" by Donald Olson; "Club Champion" by Suzanne Jones; "For Jeff" by Perry Michael Smith; "Sorcerer's Apprentice" by William Link; "A Matter of Face" by Hayford Peirce; "Last Inning" by Scott Mackay; "The Man Who Collected Ravens" by Edward D. Hoch; "Do or Die" by Barbara Owens; "Looking for David" by Lawrence Block; "The Jury Box" (reviews) by Jon L. Breen. Poetry: "The raving" by Len Moffat; "A Christmas Carol" by D. L. Mullen. Creasing; tanning; label ghosts; glue-shrink. Book.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Some age wear. Pages clean.

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. First Edition.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. Edition code "A-4.71(c)" on copyright page. Dustjacket art by Oni. Price in pen on front free endpaper and dustjacket has a trace of wear and a closed tear on back.

dvd. Condition: Used - Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. Last Rites by Perry Michael Smith (First Edition) Tight copy. Not price-clipped. First Edition. BOOK.

Hard Cover. Condition: VG++. Dust Jacket Condition: VG+. First Edition. Remainder mark to top edge. 1/4" archival tape repair to d.w. at top of spine. Overall, a tight clean copy of the first edition of this, the author's first book. Great psychedelic artwork on dustwrapper by Oni.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. Boards (HB) in near fine condition. Inscribed by editor Tamsin inner cover. Black and white photos and poems of the San Francisco Bay Bridge. 71 pages with biographies. Inscribed By Editor.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 84 pages. 10.00x7.00x0.19 inches. In Stock.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket. Stapled binding is sound. Pages clean, bright. Light handling wear. Contents: Joshua Stephens/Stevens and Christiana Dutcher of Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New York. Editorial note: Loyal subjects or "unfaithfull, perjured persons"? Persons in Suffolk County, Long Island, who took the oath of allegiance and peaceable behavior, 1778. The family of Hendrick Cock of Amsterdam. Streeter immigrants of Greene and Steuben Counties: Elizabeth (Streeter) Faulkner, Thomas Streeter, and William Streeter (concluded). Gertrude Barber, Minnie Cowen, and Ray Sawyer: the sisters who indexed New York (continued). The Romer family of Westchester County (concluded). 9.25" tall; 74 pages.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First paperback edition/printing [n.d. 1972?] with new (uncredited) cover art. Very Fine (aging to white covers), unread condition. A horror, techno-thriller satire. Harder to find thus. uncredited (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. Published in 1971 during the Vietnam War and the Age of Aquarius, this satiric novel features Father John Doffenbaron, an alcoholic priest and computer genius. At a time when the universe is beginning to literally tremble and quake, Father Doffenbaron is taken at gunpoint into the bowels of a super-think tank organization hidden under a mountain in the middle of a desert. He is offererd the chance to sell his soul for sole use of the world's greatest computer. Can he and the computer, with a bit of help from St. Thomas Aquinas, discover the terrifying answer of what is happening to the universe? A book that heralded a major literary future for the young Episcopal priest who wrote it, appears to be his single work of fiction. This copy is inscribed and dated with wit and respect on the half-title page. Top edge of text block is slightly soiled, and text itself shows a touch of age-tanning along the top edges of pages, o/w boards and text are clean and unmarked, tight and square, not remaindered. The dustjacket shows a narrow band of age-tanning on the top edge of both flaps and on its obverse side. There is a quarter-inch tear on the lower edge of the back panel and some light surface and edgewear. There is a dime-sized area on the lower edge of the front flap where the dj's laminate is beginning to loosen. That all said, there are no major tears, creasing or chipping or other significant damage. It is not price-clipped. A very collectable copy.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. ARGOSY Men Adventure Magazine Volume 281 , #1 (January /1975; Popular Publications;) Painted Front Cover: Ron Lesser 78 pages including covers; Writers: Ron Mulhern; George Clifford; Bill Anderson; Bert Randolph Sugar; Bob Hope / Pete Martin; Peter McCabe; Jerry Brondfield; Will Perry; Michael Fooner; Michael B. Rich; Nick Karas; Red Smith; John Crowe; Interior Artists: Rosey Grier; Kuth Jerris; *** Book Order # ADV196-1; Condition= VG = (4.0) VERY GOOD; (Average Used Condition) Mailing label on front cover Price=US$15.00); Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall TRUE FIRST Edition MAGAZINE Format Thus. Painted Front Cover: Ron Lesser; Interior Artists: Rosey Grier; Kuth Jerris; (illustrator). Book.…

Hardcover. First Edition. Small sticker on front free endpaper. A near fine copy in near fine dustjacket.; Octavo.

Hardcover. First Edition. Names on front free endpaper, dustjacket is lightly soiled on the spine panel. A near fine copy in near fine dustjacket. ; Octavo.

Hardcover. Condition: USED Good. MODERN LITERATURE 1ST EDITION OF AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK VERY GOOD+ HARDCOVER IN VERY GOOD DJ WITH SOME MINOR EDGEWEAR.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Used - Like New. The book is in like new condition with only the slightest wear from handling. Excellent condition, apparently unread.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Warner Books [American] Edition, 1st printing ; 415 pp. ; illustrated ; 30 cm. ; ISBN: 0446380458; 9780446380454 ; OCLC: 49234851 ; LC: SB453 ; color illustrated stiff paper wrappers ; contributors include : Frances Perry, Lizzie Boyd, John E. Elsley, Philip Damp, Frederic Doerflinger, John Dyter, Roy Elliott, Alfred Evans, Ray Evison, Michael Gibson, A J Halstead, Roy Hay, Arthur Hellyer, Phil Kumba, F P Knight, Roy Lancaster, Alan Mitchell, John Negus, Anthony du Gard Pasley, Noel J Prockte r, Rosemary Roberts, Peter Russell, Moira Savonius, Donald Smith, James F Smith, Lionel P Smith, John Street, Mrs. Desmond Underwood, ANdrew S. White, Robin Williams, Helen Varley, Vivianne Croot, Yvonne McFarlane, Sally Walters, Michael McGuinness, Malcolm Smythe, Sue Rawkins, Eric T Budge ; pen mark page 404 ; numerous color photograph, ink drawings, plans, designs ; VG. Book. …

Condition: FINE. First printing. The first and only novel by Smith, who was a young Episcopalian priest at the time of publication. A surreal, satirical blend of theology and sci-fi it offers a unique and witty critique of power and intellect. Features Father John Doffenbaron, an alcoholic priest and computer genius. He is taken to a "super-think tank" hidden under a mountain and given a chance to use the world's greatest computer to discover why quasars are blinking out in the universe. Can he solve it? Maybe with a little help from Thomas Aquinas? 399 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket.…

Hardback. 1971, First edition. A near fine copy only marked by very light tanning of the edges. The d/w is unclipped and good with some short , repaired edge tears.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. Very good in very good dustwrapper. Book slightly rubbed on edges. Dustwrapper rubbed.

Hardcover. First edition (& 1st printing). The author's first novel. Fine copy in a fine dust jacket with some dust soiling to rear panel.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Hardcover. 389 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Scribner, UK, 1971. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in good condition and comes in good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket has light creasing. Edges of dust jacket have superficial wear and minor chipping. . Edges of pages are significantly foxed. Pages are lightly tanned. Previous owner's name in ink. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; General; ISBN: 0684105543. ISBN/EAN: 9780684105543. Inventory No: 13120186. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. [1st edition] ; 2nd printing ; 159 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm ; ISBN 9781580110839, 1580110835 OCLC 46604642 ; LCCN 00111620 ; LC SB411 .R6526 2001 ; Dewey 635.933734 ; ; color photographic stiff paper wrappers ; "Author Field Roebuck is a lifelong gardener and avid rosarian based in Dallas, Texas. Field contributes regularly to The Dallas Morning News, The Gardener, and Neil Sperry's Gardens. His photographs have appeared in many garden books." ; Foolproof Guide to Growing Roses will appeal to anyone who wants roses in their garden. It is ideal for gardeners who have been afraid to grow roses as well as for those who already grow these lovely flowers and want to learn more about them. Unlike many competitive books that originate in Great Britain and do not address North American growing issues, this book covers the effects of local climate on roses. Readers will learn how to care for the plants easily and efficiently, prepare and maintain the soil for optimal plant health, control pests and disease with environmentally friendly techniques, and prune every type of rose ; Through text and lavishly illustrated step-by-step instructions, readers learn how to select roses that are reliable in their climate. They also learn how to care for the plants easily and efficiently, how to control pests and diseases with environmentally friendly techniques, and how to prune every type of rose. - Comprehensive descriptions of all rose classes.- Descriptions of 80 rose varieties and cultivars.- More than 280 beautiful color photographs and 34 watercolor paintings.- Suggestions for companion plants that bring out the best in roses while also helping to protect them from various pests.- Detailed discussion of soil science as it pertains to rose health.- Two cross-referenced indexes that cover plants and topics. ; Contents: Types and uses of roses -- Healthy garden soil -- Selecting and planting roses -- Companions for roses-- rose culture -- Controlling insect pests and disease -- Propagating your roses --- A gallery of easy-care roses ; FINE. Book.…