Good Nerve by Ruby Dee, Signed (9 results)

Condition: As New. Signed Copy . Like New dust jacket. Signed/Inscribed by author and introduction author Ossie Davis on title page.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Ed., Signed. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Signed by author in blue fountain ink on publisher's bookplate affixed to half-title page.The incomparable Ruby Dee was an Academy Award-winning actress, author, and producer. She is a recipient of the National Medal of Arts Award, a member of the Theater Hall of Fame, was an original cast member of the Broadway classics "A Raisin in the Sun" and "Purlie Victorious" and appeared in Spike Lees "Do the Right Thing," "The Jackie Robinson Story," the landmark television adaptation of Alex Haley's ROOTS, and dozens of other plays and films. MY ONE GOOD NERVE, also the title of her one-woman show which she toured across the country, is a collection of her writings. She was married to fellow actor Ossie Davis (who wrote the Introduction) for more than fifty years. As new, first edition, first printing, in as new, mylar-protected dust jacket. Very scarce signed title, especially in this condition. {Not remainder-marked or price-clipped} A100. Signed by Author(s).

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. xiv. 122pp. Maroon cloth boards with bright gilt title on spine. INSCRIBED on page facing title page: "To.Good Luck! and Great Life! Ruby Dee 10/11/87." Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Hardcover.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. This small 178 pp. book is a FIRST EDITION. The Motivational subject is by the award-winning author, actor & producer, who grew up in Harlem & was married to fellow actor Ossie Davis for 50 years. There is a prior owner's name atop the first blank flyleaf, but otherwise the book AND jacket are both in FINE condition. Ruby inscribed & SIGNED on the Title page.-- THE PHOTO IS A STOCK IMAGE -- NOT A PHOTO OF THIS COPY !! Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Signed by author and by husband Ossie Davis. No inscription or other markings. COLLECT SIGNED BOOKS. Signed by Author(s).

Cloth. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: good +. First Edition. Maroon cloth with gilt lettering on spine, unclipped dust jacket shows wear. Inscription by Ruby Dee dated 4/9/87 on half title page. Collection of poetry and short stories. Front and rear free flyleaf has stamp of that says, " Book sale, AARL Friend Fundraiser AFPLS permission granted." AARL is the Auburn Avenue Research Library, focusing on African American archives, and is part of the Atlanta Fulton County Library System. 124pp. First edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition, hardcover issue. Red cloth gilt. Fine in rubbed very good or better dust jacket. Signed by the author: "Peace, Ruby Dee." Poetry, essays, and short stories. Also issued in a wrappered issue, this hardcover is uncommon.

Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition. [Film and Entertainment] [African American] DEE. Ruby. My One Good Nerve. Chicago: Third World Press, 1987. First Edition Signed and inscribed by author on front endpaper - "To Carolyn and the Children -- Divine Blessings! Ruby Dee". Ruby Dee and her husband Ossie Davis (who wrote the introduction to this work) were an inseparable couple who wrote and acted together over decades. Dee got her start on Broadway, most notably as Ruth Younger in the original cast of Lorraine Hansberry's Raisin in the Sun. She also had an extensive career in theater and film, which this book recounts moments of with original poems interspersed. Some minor closed tears and creases to dust jacket, with 1/4 in. paper loss at top of spine. Very good condition overall. Signed.