Uncorrected Proof Copy (22 results)

WRAPS. Condition: FINE-. ADVANCE UNCORRECTED PROOFS. Size: LARGE 12MO. RAYNER, MARY (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. 608 pages. Cover slightly worn. Uncorrected proof copy - this is reflected in price set.Note: Uncorrected proof copy cRinnalch is being pursued through the streets of London by murderous hunters, h er sister, the Werewolf Enchantress, is busy designing clothes for the Fire Quee n. Meanwhile, in the Scottish Highlands, the MacRinnalch Clan is plotting and fe uding after the head of the clan suddenly dies intestate. As the court intrigue threatens to blow up into all-out civil war, the competing factions determine th at Kalix is the swing vote necessary to assume leadership of the clan. Unfortuna tely, Kalix isn?t really into clan politics ? laudanum?s more her thing. E ven more unfortunately, Kalix is the reason the head of the clan ended up dead, which is why she?s now on the lam in London. . . This expansive tale of werewo lves in the modern world ? friendly werewolves, fashionista werewolves, troubl ed teenage werewolves, cross-dressing werewolves, werewolves of every sort ? i s hard-edged, hilarious, and utterly believable.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition.

8vo, (210mm), 185p. Paginated to include one page headed 'Index' but otherwise blank. Map, and plates from photographs by Paul Allonby. Publisher's stiff wrappers lettered in black, with their rubber-stamp carrying intended publication details in ms on the front cover.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 256 pages. Cover slightly worn, Foxing inside front/ end covers, Text tanned.

Paperback. Condition: Near fine. Uncorrected Advance Proof. Octavo, 709pp. Yellow paperback, title printed on spine and front cover. Publication information on front cover, with expected retail price and publication date. Light toning to spine. This copy appears unread. A near fine example. Uncorrected advance proof copy of Ancient Evenings by Norman Mailer. (illustrator). …

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Signed twice by the Author (Full Signature on the FFEP, Shortened Signature on the itle Page) in As New ondition Includes the CD (The Author Reading from the Book) which was issued with Uncorrected Proof copies of this book - US Uncorrected Proof Copy. Signed by Author(s).…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. No Jacket ( as Issued ). First Edition. A UK uncorrected advance proof copy. The book is tight and smart. It shows light wear and scuffing resulting in tiny losses to the paper at the head of the spine. There are few spots and marks to the covers. The extremities are gently bruised. The binding remaining firm. Pages are bright and clean. The closed page edges are sound. Uncommon. An attractive advance proof copy of King's third collection. PayPal accepted.…

Softcover. Condition: Near fine. Uncorrected Proof. Octavo, 740pp. Illustrated paperback, a few points of wear to covers. Spine not cracked. Publication information on rear cover. Uncorrected Proof copy of Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy. (illustrator).

An uncorrected proof copy of Final Flight by Stephen Coonts, published by Doubleday, in 1989. A near fine copy, some toning to the spine and text block, a small bump to upper edge of soft front cover. Final Flight by Stephen Coonts is a military thriller featuring Navy pilot Jake "Cool Hand" Grafton. As air wing commander aboard the USS United States, Grafton faces a deadly terrorist plot to hijack nuclear weapons. When fanatical extremists infiltrate the carrier, he defies orders to stop them. With aging eyes and fading night vision, Grafton risks everything in a daring solo mission. Packed with suspense, action and aviation detail, the novel explores duty, courage and sacrifice. …

An uncorrected proof copy of Zara by Genevieve Lyons, published by Macdonald, London in 1990. A near fine copy, the soft cover a little rub worn, some creasing to the spine and top corner of rear panel, some spotting and toning to the fore-edge of text block. Zara by Genevieve Lyons, first published in 1990, is a sweeping historical novel set amid the chaos of early 20th century Russia. Its protagonist, Princess Zara Arkadova, is a young heiress whose privileged life is shattered when the Bolsheviks seize power. Separated from her family and haunted by the mysterious disappearance of her step brother, Zara relies on distant cousins for safety.…

Paperback. Condition: Near fine. Uncorrected Proof. Octavo, [8], 219pp, [3]. Cream paperback. Stated "First Uncorrected Proof" on the front cover. Publication date of "19 October 2005" listed. Solid text block. Small blemish along fore-edge, no impact to text. A scarce example of the Uncorrected Proof of this National Book Award winner. Joan Didion (1934-2021) was an acclaimed American writer and journalist known for political writings, notably her coverage of the Central Park Five case. She authored influential works such as "Slouching Towards Bethlehem," "The White Album," and "The Year of Magical Thinking," which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction. The Year of Magical Thinking details a tumultuous year of Didion's life dealing with her daughter's severe illness and the sudden passing of her husband. The uncorrected proof copy of The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion. (illustrator).…

Paper Boards. Condition: Fine. Uncorrected Proof. Octavo, 656pp. Blue paper boards, title and publication information on front cover. This copy has not been read, spine has not been cracked. Clear and Present Danger by Tom Clancy is a political thriller in the Jack Ryan series. It followed the release of The Cardinal of the Kremlin, published in 1988. Clear and Present Danger was released on August 17, 1989 and quickly became a New York Times bestseller. It was the best selling novel of the 1980's. Uncorrected Proof copy of Clear and Present Danger by Tom Clancy. (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. 199 pages. cover and spine wornUncorrected Proof Copy.

Original wraps. Condition: Near fine. Uncorrected Proof. Octavo, 171pp. Original yellow paper wraps, title in black on front cover. Solid text block, thin ripple to a few leaves at center, near fine. Signed by Robert Crais on the title page. Signed Uncorrected Proof Copy of The Monkey's Raincoat by Robert Crais. (illustrator). Signed.…

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. Uncorrected Proof. Octavo, [viii], 440pp. Red paperback. Appears unread. Stated "Uncorrected Proof" on the front cover. Includes a promotional dust jacket, £6.95 net retail price on front flap, bright illustration, "Proof Only" on rear flap. A scarce piece of promotional material. In The Right Stuff, Tom Wolfe describes the skills necessary for astronauts to participate in space exploration. He researched and interviewed multiple sources to write this piece, focusing on postwar work on rockets and the astronauts chosen for the inaugural Project Mercury at NASA. The piece was adapted for a movie in 1983, starring Sam Shepard, Ed Harris, Scott Glenn, and Dennis Quaid. It won four Academy Awards. The Uncorrected Proof Copy of The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe, for the English edition from Jonathan Cape. (illustrator).…

Wraps. Condition: Fine. Uncorrected Proof. Octavo, [6], 217pp, [5]. Green paper wraps. Stated "uncorrected proof copy" on the front cover. This copy appears unread. The Butcher Boy won the Irish Times/Aer Lingus Literature Prize and was shortlisted for the 1992 Booker Prize. The novel was adapted into the 1997 film directed by Neil Jordan. The Uncorrected Proof copy of The Butcher Boy by Patrick McCabe. (illustrator).…

Paperback original. Condition: Near fine. Uncorrected Page Proofs. Oblong quarto, [2], xxvii, 217pp, [1]. Spiral bound in orange paper wrappers. Includes the review copy slip bound in at front. Solid text block, light wear at corners, faint toning along fore edge. A near fine copy, scarce seen in this early edition. An uncorrected proof copy of The Correspondence of Flannery O'Connor and the Brainard Cheneys. (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Near fine. Uncorrected Proof. Small octavo, 223pp. Green paperback, title in black on spine. Stated "uncorrected proof copy" on front cover, with no date printed in text. Solid text block, unopened pages, a near fine example. Edges of text block have some wear, one small puncture to front cover, faint toning to top edge. A rare edition of this popular author's writing. William Golding (1911-1993) was a famous British writer, best known for his first novel Lord of the Flies. Uncorrected proof copy of The Spire by William Golding. (illustrator).…

Paperback original. Condition: Near fine. Uncorrected Proof. Octavo, [8], 187pp, [1]. Orange paperback, title in black on front cover and spine. Stated "Uncorrected Proof" on the front cover. Solid text block, faint sunning to spine, otherwise fine. Inscribed on the half title: "John / All the best / Robert B. Parker." Includes proof copy paperwork from the publisher. Signed uncorrected proof copy of Early Autumn: A Spenser Novel by Robert B. Parker. (illustrator). Signed.…

Original wraps. Condition: Near fine. Uncorrected Proof. Octavo, [8], 219pp, [1]. Original cream paper wraps, title in black on front cover and spine. Stated "This is an Uncorrected Proof" on front cover, with intended publication date listed as October 19, 2005. Solid text block, light shelf wear, a nearly fine copy. Signed by Joan Didion on the title page. A scarce copy, rarely seen signed. Joan Didion (1934-2021) was an acclaimed American writer and journalist known for political writings, notably her coverage of the Central Park Five case. She authored influential works such as "Slouching Towards Bethlehem," "The White Album," and "The Year of Magical Thinking," which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction. Signed uncorrected proof copy of The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion. (illustrator). Signed. …

Original wraps. Condition: Near fine. Uncorrected Proof. Octavo, 112pp. Original gray paper wraps, title in blue on front cover. Rubber stamped date of "28 Oct 1963" and handwritten price of "15/-" on front cover. Near fine condition, with light wear to corners and spine. (Blockson 91) A rare example. James Baldwin (1924-1987) was a prolific writer and activist whose works often explored themes of race, sexuality, and identity in America. His novels and essays, including "Go Tell It on the Mountain," "Giovanni's Room," and "The Fire Next Time" delve deep into the complexities of societal injustice. The Fire Next Time features the first appearance in book form of Down at the Cross and My Dungeon Shook, previously serialized in The New Yorker and The Progressive. Uncorrected proof copy of The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin, published by Michael Joseph of London in 1963. (illustrator).…