studio vista london first edition 1973 (8 results)

Cloth, large 8vo, 30 cm, 160 pp, ills. A well-illustrated study of fiction for boys, The contents include: Historical Background; Redskins and Pioneers; Ballantyne the Brave; The Treasure Seekers; Mark Twain and the American West; The Tide of Adventure; The Public School Saga; Science Fiction Stories; The Minors and the Moderns; togrether with a Bibliography and an index. From the blurb: "In The Collectors Book of Boys' Stories, Eric Quayle traces the development of this fiction genre, and proves that it is as rich a source of pleasure for the book collector as for the young reader. Surprisingly few authors are at the core of boys' fiction, yet their output was tremendously prolific. Reaching back into history as far as Homer, Eric Quayle examines the precursors of boys' fiction before discussing the pioneers who pitched their stories directly at a young audience: authors like Frederick Marryat, R M Ballantyne, Captain Mayne Reid, Mark Twain, and Robert Louis Stevenson. He goes on to chronicle the achievements of later authors who consolidated and developed the genre, until the advent of film, and later television, put an end to its existence. The Collector's Book of Boys' Stories is full of lively anecdote, and generously illustrated from copies of 'classic' and not-so-classic boys' books. " Name and address stamp on front free endpaper, slightly agetoned, otherwise Good in somewhat torn and soiled dustwrapper.

Cloth, large 8vo, 30 cm, 160 pp, ills. A well-illustrated study of fiction for boys, The contents include: Historical Background; Redskins and Pioneers; Ballantyne the Brave; The Treasure Seekers; Mark Twain and the American West; The Tide of Adventure; The Public School Saga; Science Fiction Stories; The Minors and the Moderns; togrether with a Bibliography and an index. From the blurb: "In The Collectors Book of Boys' Stories, Eric Quayle traces the development of this fiction genre, and proves that it is as rich a source of pleasure for the book collector as for the young reader. Surprisingly few authors are at the core of boys' fiction, yet their output was tremendously prolific. Reaching back into history as far as Homer, Eric Quayle examines the precursors of boys' fiction before discussing the pioneers who pitched their stories directly at a young audience: authors like Frederick Marryat, R M Ballantyne, Captain Mayne Reid, Mark Twain, and Robert Louis Stevenson. He goes on to chronicle the achievements of later authors who consolidated and developed the genre, until the advent of film, and later television, put an end to its existence. The Collector's Book of Boys' Stories is full of lively anecdote, and generously illustrated from copies of 'classic' and not-so-classic boys' books. " Slight mustiness, otherwise Good in a price-clipped and slightly torn dustwrapper.

Cloth, large 8vo, 30 cm, 160 pp, ills. A well-illustrated study of fiction for boys, The contents include: Historical Background; Redskins and Pioneers; Ballantyne the Brave; The Treasure Seekers; Mark Twain and the American West; The Tide of Adventure; The Public School Saga; Science Fiction Stories; The Minors and the Moderns; togrether with a Bibliography and an index. From the blurb: "In The Collectors Book of Boys' Stories, Eric Quayle traces the development of this fiction genre, and proves that it is as rich a source of pleasure for the book collector as for the young reader. Surprisingly few authors are at the core of boys' fiction, yet their output was tremendously prolific. Reaching back into history as far as Homer, Eric Quayle examines the precursors of boys' fiction before discussing the pioneers who pitched their stories directly at a young audience: authors like Frederick Marryat, R M Ballantyne, Captain Mayne Reid, Mark Twain, and Robert Louis Stevenson. He goes on to chronicle the achievements of later authors who consolidated and developed the genre, until the advent of film, and later television, put an end to its existence. The Collector's Book of Boys' Stories is full of lively anecdote, and generously illustrated from copies of 'classic' and not-so-classic boys' books. " Near Fine in Very Good dustwrapper.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 159 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Ex library copy, rubs to the spine ends and corners, tape traces to the paste downs. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0289703425 CINEMA, SCREEN & FILMS.

Cloth, large 8vo, 30 cm, 160 pp, ills. A well-illustrated study of fiction for boys, The contents include: Historical Background; Redskins and Pioneers; Ballantyne the Brave; The Treasure Seekers; Mark Twain and the American West; The Tide of Adventure; The Public School Saga; Science Fiction Stories; The Minors and the Moderns; togrether with a Bibliography and an index. From the blurb: "In The Collectors Book of Boys' Stories, Eric Quayle traces the development of this fiction genre, and proves that it is as rich a source of pleasure for the book collector as for the young reader. Surprisingly few authors are at the core of boys' fiction, yet their output was tremendously prolific. Reaching back into history as far as Homer, Eric Quayle examines the precursors of boys' fiction before discussing the pioneers who pitched their stories directly at a young audience: authors like Frederick Marryat, R M Ballantyne, Captain Mayne Reid, Mark Twain, and Robert Louis Stevenson. He goes on to chronicle the achievements of later authors who consolidated and developed the genre, until the advent of film, and later television, put an end to its existence. The Collector's Book of Boys' Stories is full of lively anecdote, and generously illustrated from copies of 'classic' and not-so-classic boys' books. " Good in used dustwrapper. which has tears with small areas of loss to front and rear panels.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0289703832. Contains 128 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition colour illustrated dust wrapper with minimal creasing to the top edges, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ART [Technique & Materials].

Cloth, large 8vo, 30 cm, 160 pp, ills. A well-illustrated study of fiction for boys, The contents include: Historical Background; Redskins and Pioneers; Ballantyne the Brave; The Treasure Seekers; Mark Twain and the American West; The Tide of Adventure; The Public School Saga; Science Fiction Stories; The Minors and the Moderns; togrether with a Bibliography and an index. From the blurb: "In The Collectors Book of Boys' Stories, Eric Quayle traces the development of this fiction genre, and proves that it is as rich a source of pleasure for the book collector as for the young reader. Surprisingly few authors are at the core of boys' fiction, yet their output was tremendously prolific. Reaching back into history as far as Homer, Eric Quayle examines the precursors of boys' fiction before discussing the pioneers who pitched their stories directly at a young audience: authors like Frederick Marryat, R M Ballantyne, Captain Mayne Reid, Mark Twain, and Robert Louis Stevenson. He goes on to chronicle the achievements of later authors who consolidated and developed the genre, until the advent of film, and later television, put an end to its existence. The Collector's Book of Boys' Stories is full of lively anecdote, and generously illustrated from copies of 'classic' and not-so-classic boys' books. " Good in a dustwrapper which is torn and with pieces missing.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 130 illustrations; Hardback: beige patterned cloth lettered in gilt on spine, large quarto; Near fine in slightly creased dustwrapper. Book.