Torres Edwin, Signed (14 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Signed. 78pp. 23cm. Signed and isncribed by author. Minimal wear. Signed/autographed. I note every flaw I find, so buy with confidence.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Warmly inscribed by the author. Inscribed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. In matte wraps. 12mo. Stapled twice at spine. Unpaginated. Inscribed by Edwin Torres. Signed by Author(s).

Original Wraps. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Elizabeth Castagna (illustrator). First Edition. Inscribed to poet, Margaret Randall: "Margaret, great to meet here, under the stars poetry, Best, Edwin." Book designed by Edwin Torres. Slight bend on back cover, otherwise in very good condition with clean and tight pages. 124 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Inscribed By Author. Paperback.

Trade Paperback. Condition: USED Very Good. First Edition. Stated Artists Proof Edition, First Printing, 1999. Inscribed by editor on title page. Pages (otherwise) clean, binding tight. Inscribed by Author.

First edition, first printing SIGNED. Fine bright glossy wraps with strong spine and clean text. Affectionately inscribed to the poet Janine Pommy Vega and fully signed by the poet with his signature and tiny art work.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Avon, New York. 1978. 254 pages. Wraps. First edition, first printing. SIGNED and inscribed by EDWIN TORRES directly to the title page: For __ __, warmest regards, Edwin Torres. Light handling to edges and corners of black covers. Most faint, light crease to backstrip; pages lay flat and tight. Basis for the Sidney Lumet film of the same name, starring Nick Nolte, Timothy Hutton, and Armand Assante. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Stated first printing of this sequel to his novel Carlito's Way. Black cloth with red, glittery letters to the spine. Slight dustiness to the top of the spine else fine. The price-intact jacket is near fine with some toning to the flaps. Inscribed by Torres on the half-title: "12/9/81. Dear Howard: Herewith the sequel to Carlito's Way - hope you like it. Con afecto, Edwin." A penciled bookseller's note on the front free endpaper states that this was the critic Howard Kissel's copy. Kissel was a theater critic based in NYC. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Saturday Review Press / E.P. Dutton, New York. 1975. 152 pages. First edition, first printing. Signed by Edwin Torres directly to the half-title page: For __ __, with fondest regards, Edwin Torres. States first edition on the copyright page with a full numberlie 10-1. Yellow paper covered boards quarterbound with yellow cloth binding. Binding and hinges are strong. Light foxing to page edges. Original DJ with $7.95 price intact. Attractive DJ is bright with minimal minor soiling. Small rub at heel of DJ spine. A difficult first edition to track down in collectible condition, let alone in DJ, and virtually impossible to find signed. Author's first book. VG+. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Saturday Review Press / E.P. Dutton, New York. 1975. 152 pages. First edition, first printing. Signed by Edwin Torres directly to the title page: For __ __, Warmest regards, Edwin Torres. Copyright page states first edition on the copyright page alongside a full numberline, 10-1. Yellow paper covered boards quarterbound in yellow cloth binding. Book is about fine. Binding and hinges are strong and sound. Pages and endpapers are bright and clean. original DJ with $7.95 price intact on flap. Attractive DJ is bright on all sides. Minimal minor soiling to DJ. An incredible signed first edition, first printing of the author's first book. An urban, gritty, crime-fiction cult classic; and a plum for any serious collector. Near fine/VG++. Rare. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. The Dial Press. New York. 1979. 275 pages. First Edition, first Printing, stated. Original DJ with $9.95 price intact on flap. SIGNED and inscribed by Edwin Torres directly to the dedication page: For __ __, All the Best, Edwin Torres. Book and DJ are nearly FINE. A beautiful, tight, crisp, unread copy. Black cloth with red endpapers. Bright and clean, inside and out. Four square corners. Minor light edge rubbing to one DJ corner, and at heel of DJ spine. The only thing keeping this book from grading fine is a light red speckles to bottom page edges, and a tiny dent to panel edge. Basis for Brian DePalma cult classic, Carlito's Way, starring Sean Penn and Al Pacino. The film title was changed in an effort not to be confused with Scorcese's film, After Hours. Edwin Torres' book, Carlito's Way is actually the prequel to the film sharing its name which is based on the story, AFTER HOURS. A most uncommon signed first printing. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The Dial Press. New York. 1979. 275 pages. First Edition, First Printing. Stated First Printing on the copyright page. Original DJ with $9.95 price intact on flap. SIGNED and inscribed by Edwin Torres directly to the dedication page: For __ __, Warmest Regards, Edwin Torres. Book is just about FINE. A beautiful, tight, clean copy, seemingly in unread condition. Black cloth with red endpapers. Four square corners. Lightest edge rubbing to DJ. Light spotting to DJ along rear flap fold. Rear of DJ shows a couple of small marks. Small white spot on front of DJ. Front inside flap has a couple of faint creases. Basis for the film Carlito's Way. Brian DePalma's film was based on this book, but the title was changed in an effort not to be confused with Scorcese's film, After Hours. Edwin Torres' book, Carlito's Way is actually the prequel to the film sharing its name. An uncommon signed copy. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Dial Press, New York. 1979. 275 pages. First Edition, First Printing. Stated First Printing on copyright page. Original first issue DJ with $9.95 price intact on flap. SIGNED and inscribed by Edwin Torres directly to the dedication page: For __ __, Warmest regards, Edwin Torres. Book and DJ are nearly FINE. A beautiful, tight, crisp, unread copy. This book is rare without the remainder spray to page edges. This copy has NO remainder spray. Black cloth with red endpapers. Bright and clean inside and out. One corner shows slightest push, barely. Interior DJ flaps shows a minor crease. Minor light edge rubbing. Basis for the film Carlito's Way. Brian DePalma's film was based off this book, and the title was changed in an effort not to be confused with Scorcese's film, After Hours. Edwin Torres other book, Carlito's Way, is actually the prequel to the film sharing its name which is actually the AFTER HOURS story. A difficult title to find signed. An exceptional signed first printing. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Dial Press, New York. 1977. 209 pages. First edition, first printing. SIGNED and inscribed by EDWIN TORRES directly to the half-title page: For __ __, with fondest wishes, Edwin Torres. Smooth dark gray boards with light gray cloth binding. Approximately five consecutive pages in the middle of the book show a minor edge-wear along the base. Binding and hinges are tight. Red endpapers are clean. Underneath the DJ flap on the inside front pastedown is a previous owners name stamp. One corner has a tiny, gentle bump and the others show a faint trace of rubbing. Black title on spine cloth is lightly rubbed. Original DJ with $7.95 price intact on flap. DJ edges show minor rubbing with two tiny closed tears along the DJ edge. A virtually impossible title to track down signed. Basis for the Sidney Lumet film and cult classic of the same name, starring Nick Nolte, Timothy Hutton and Armand Assante. Signed by Author(s).