david holman (8 results)

Green Wrappers. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Finely Printed In Black With Green Borders. Green Wrappers. 1/175 Copies.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 46 pp., illus., purple cloth w. gilt pictorial illus., gilt lettering to spine. Bright, sharp, unmarked copy in a likewise DJ. Well packaged, ships with tracking.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Paper covers, Ten illustrated single folded sheets 8 1/2 X 10 inches. Finely printed and illustrated. Each folder dated 1985, but the copyright is 1986. Fine in original shipping envelope which has been roughly opened. Includes images of: Red Bluff, Napa City, Healdsburg, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Merced, San Buenaventura, Redlands, San Diego.

Hardcover/Hardback. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Holman, Paul David (illustrator). First Edition. As new condition hardback. Signed on front matter by author illustrator with "121/500". Unread clean and very tight. Back cover dj has sticker residue presumably from the original price. A few pressure creases on dj. signed by author or artist.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | In the heart of a mystical woodland, where shadows hide secrets and courage is forged in the fires of unexpected trials, a group of young adventurers faces an apocalyptic battle to protect the world they love. Following their dramatic disruption of an ancient, dark node controlled by the nefarious Triumvirate, Toby, Lydia, Kevin, Hank, Mira, and Eliza prepare for an all-or-nothing confrontation. The stakes have never been higher as their elemental powers, ancient knowledge, and unbreakable bond propel them toward what they hope will be their final showdown. Lydia, now exalted with the profound wisdom of Eirlys-an ageless forest spirit-and her mastery over the elements, leads the charge. But the path to victory is fraught with peril. The air is thick with electric tension and dark magic, and the Triumvirate's forces, led by the vengeful Thorne, summon shadows and nightmares to crush them once and for all. The battle erupts, a deafening clash of elemental forces and dark sorcery. As waves of fire, torrents of water, and gusts of wind merge in a dazzling dance, the forest itself seems to join the fray, rooting for its stalwart defenders. Friends fight with synchrony; Mira's control over water forms defensive and offensive barriers, Kevin's keen senses pinpoint the enemy's weaknesses, and Hank's survival instincts craft ingenious traps. Eliza weaves spells of healing and protection, her magic shielding their core while Toby commands their tactics with unparalleled clarity. Yet Thorne and the Triumvirate are relentless. They wield dark energy with terrifying precision, their shadows seeking to smother the light. But unwavering, Lydia harnesses her elemental mastery, channeling the combined energy of fire, water, air, and earth into an unstoppable force. Her final, concentrated burst shatters the dark magic, leaving the Triumvirate vanquished. As the malevolent energy dissipates and the cavern's oppressive atmosphere fades, the guardians stand victorious. Thorne's final, bitter protest echoes through the chamber, but it is clear-the forest is liberated, its delicate balance restored. The ancient spirit, Eirlys, appears once more, blessing Lydia and her comrades and cautioning them of future perils. With the Triumvirate defeated, the bonds among the guardians are stronger than ever. They know their journey is far from over. But with ancient wisdom, unwavering unity, and newfound elemental power, they are ready to face whatever shadows the future may cast upon the sacred woods.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Limited Edition. One of 325 copies, folio size, 100 pp. A catalogue published in connection with an exhibition held at the Grolier Club to explore and celebrate the then-current state of fine press printing in America; as is stated in the Introduction, "a primary goal of the exhibition was to feature a selection of lesser-known and younger printers - to learn what they are doing, and why and how they are doing it". The exhibition finally comprised 41 different presses showing 100 of their works; presses which include The Allen Press, Arion Press, Bird & Bull, David R. Godine, Heron, Plantin, Zephyrus, and many more. A lovely catalogue which informs us about the individual presses while showcasing some of their best work. ___DESCRIPTION: Linen cloth boards in varying shades of ivory, gold and mauve, paper spine label with brown lettering, brown laid paper endpapers, title page in black and brown, entry numbers and names of each press in brown, eight sample pages bound in, a 12-page section, "Printers at Their Work" showing a selection of the printers with their presses in black and white photographs; Spectrum & Weiss types on Rives Heavyweight paper, folio size (14.5" by 10.25"), pagination: [i]-xvi, divisional title [xvii], blank [xviii], Printers at Their Work [xix-xxx], 31-67 includes an Index, blank [68], Colophon [69], blank [70]. ___CONDITION: Overall near fine, with a strong, square text block, solid hinges, the corners gently bumped but not rubbed, the interior is clean and bright, and it is entirely free of prior owner markings; a few light spots of foxing to the natural linen front board and the aforementioned gently bumped corners, else fine. ___POSTAGE: Please note that this is a large and heavy volume and therefore additional postage may apply; we are happy to ship at cost for both domestic and international orders, please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.

[CARL HERTZOG]. First edition. 8vo. Limited to 500 copies printed at Austin, Texas. Two-tone quarter cloth and decorated paper over boards, titles printed in black on the front cover and on a paper label affixed to the spine, n. p. (236 pp.), introduction, illustrated, references and sources consulted, Lowman index, index. Errata slip and prices realized list laid-in. Introduction by Al Lowman and titled ?The Printer and the Bookseller: A Happy Collaboration Re-visited? This is Catalog Ten, Part Three in Dorothy Sloan?s catalogs. It contains 1171 items relating to the life and work of Carl Hertzog. The first 536 items contain works printed, designed, or written by Carl Hertzog. The remainder of the catalog is the library of Carl and Vivian Hertzog. This latter group sheds light on the life, work, and creative processes of Carl Hertzog. Rare in this format and seldom offered. Fine bright unread copy in the original unprinted dust jacket.

Condition: Fine. Limited Numbered Edition. A beautiful Limited Numbered Edition signed by the author. Numbered "X " of 40 signed and roman numeral-numbered copies. Two poems, "Oxford, Thirty Years After," and "Somewhere Else" on cream heavy paper. 13" x 16 7/8" Clean and fine copy. Pictures do not do the item justice.