The Fortune Press (16 results)

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media.

paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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

Condition: good. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.…

paperback. Condition: Good. Our good condition books are generally good for reading but not for gifting or collecting. They could have imperfections such as creasing, fanning, inscriptions, margin notes, yellowing, staining on edge or cover or pages, bumps, scuffs, etc etc (sometimes multiple of these). It's a wide category that encompasses anything that isn't almost-new down to anything that is slightly better than poor. We would NOT recommend gifting Good books - these should be considered reading copies. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

Condition: Very Good. 13 pages. This is an original article separated from an issue of The Book & Magazine Collector publication. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 14 x 21 cms. Category: Book & Magazine Collector; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages). …

Condition: new. Traduzione di Bonadio A. Quarta Edizione. Prima edizione 2009. Testo Italiano e Inglese. Prato, 2017; pp. 228, ill. col., tavv. col., cm 20x24. (The Florentine Press). 'Indiana Jane' strikes again: another painting has been salvaged from centuries of decay; another woman artist rescued from oblivion. From the lofty halls of the Uffizi to the attic storerooms of the Pitti Palace, Jane Fortune leads the reader on a quest whose aim is the restoration, recuperation and rediscovery of famous or unknown works by women artists in Florence's museums. In a city of indisputable masters, Fortune opens a window on the trials and triumphs of remarkable women whose lives and works remain an unfamiliar but fascinating part of Florence's cultural heritage. With historical episodes and modern-day milestones, Invisible Women is a celebration of creativity, a protest against indifference, a race against time and a daring dream for the future. Titolo/title Invisible Women forgotten artists of florence Autore/author Jane Fortune (Usa) Genere/genre Arte/Guida - art short list guide Editore B'Gruppo srl (Prato) collana The Florentine Press Pubblicazione Nov 2009 Lingua Inglese/ in English e Italiano Dimensioni 20x24cm Pagine/pages 228pag illustrate a colori / full colour illustrated Rilegatura Brossura Carta/paper Arcoprint Prezzo/Price 20.00 ISBN 978-88-902434-5-5 disponibilità Immediata An art lover with a soft spot for Florence, Jane Fortune is chairman and founder of Advancing Women Artists and The Florence Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts, two entities that work to restore and promote works by women artists past and present. As a philanthropist and art collector (particularly women artists), she has served on several museum boards and is currently a member of the Board of governors of the Indianapolis Museum of Art and a member of the National Advisory Board of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Known in Florence as 'Indiana Jane' for her efforts to rescue lesser known treasures, she is cultural editor and columnist of The Florentine, Tuscany's English-language newspaper and Indiana Jane' strikes again: another painting has been salvaged from centuries of decay; another woman artist rescued from oblivion. From the lofty halls of the Uffizi to the attic storerooms of the Pitti Palace, Jane Fortune leads the reader on a quest whose aim is the restoration, recuperation and rediscovery of famous or unknown works by women artists in Florence's museums. In a city of indisputable masters, Fortune opens a window on the trials and triumphs of remarkable women whose lives and works remain an unfamiliar but fascinating part of Florence's cultural heritage. With historical episodes and modern-day milestones, Invisible Women is a celebration of creativity, a protest against indifference, a race against time and a daring dream for the future. Libro.…

Softcover/Paperback. Condition: Fine. Offprint of a review of the book by Timothy d'Arch Smith Printed wrappers, stapled. Fine. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 152pp. First edition, in the original publisher's red cloth boards lettered gilt, with the original yellow dustwrapper lettered red. Boards a little marked, wrapper sunned with the spine ends worn. Internally bright and clean, fore and bottom edge untrimmed. Described as both a visionary and "second rate accountant . on his way to a sex shop", R. A. Caton opened The Fortune Press in 1924, publishing more than 600 titles over four decades almost entirely independently. Known for both homosexual erotica, and being the inspiration for all of Kingsley Amis' seedy publisher characters, Caton also published a significant number of collections by single poets as well as anthologies. His war poet anthologies specifically focus on new and emerging poets who would otherwise have struggle to have their stories heard.…

paperback. Condition: Good. Our good condition books are generally good for reading but not for gifting or collecting. They could have imperfections such as creasing, fanning, inscriptions, margin notes, yellowing, staining on edge or cover or pages, bumps, scuffs, etc etc (sometimes multiple of these). It's a wide category that encompasses anything that isn't almost-new down to anything that is slightly better than poor. We would NOT recommend gifting Good books - these should be considered reading copies. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

Paperback. Condition: New. English and Italian Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…