Gorillas Mist by Fossey Dian, First Edition (27 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. Heavy wear. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported.

Hardcover. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xviii, 326 pages. In Very Good condition with Very Good minus dustjacket. Green spine with yellow text. Dustjacket has mild edgewear and shelfwear. Boards have mild edgewear. Textblock clean. 1369995. FP New Rockville Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. xviii, 326 pages, 80 unnumbered pages of plates: illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-311) and index. Contents: Preface -- In the mountain meadow of Carl Akeley and George Schaller -- Second beginning: Karisoke Research Centre, Rwanda -- Karisoke field impressions -- Three generations of one gorilla family: group 5 -- Wild orphans bound for captivity: Coco and Pucker -- Animal visitors to the Karisoke Research Centre -- The natural demise of two gorilla families: group 8 and 9 -- Human visitors to the Karisoke Research Centre -- Adjustment to a new silverback leader: group 4 -- Growing family stability: group 4 -- Decimation by poachers: group 4 -- Formation of a new family lends hope: Nunkie's group -- Epilogue -- Appendixes: -- A. Food vegetation types -- B. Birth frequency graph -- C. Rainfall distribution in the Virungas -- D. 1981 census findings N-- E. Common gorilla vocalizations -- F. Autopsy findings -- G. Parasitology research -- Bibliography -- Index -- Maps: Habitats of the mountain gorilla ; Gorilla food vegetation zones ; Gorilla group ranges -- Family lines. Landmark work by this Bay Area-raised primatologist who was murdered. Describes four gorilla families living in the rain forests of the Virunga mountains of Rwanda during a fifteen-year case study. "Gorillas in the Mist" is a seminal work by American primatologist Dian Fossey, published in 1983. The book is both a memoir and a scientific account of Fossey's extensive field research on mountain gorillas in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda. Fossey's work was groundbreaking in many respects; she was one of the first researchers to conduct long-term field studies on gorillas, and her observations revolutionized our understanding of these complex, social animals. The book delves into the gorillas' social structure, behavior, and the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect them from poaching and habitat loss. Fossey's narrative is imbued with a deep sense of empathy and respect for the gorillas, and she makes a compelling case for their protection. Her work laid the foundation for ongoing conservation efforts and significantly contributed to changing public perceptions about these often misunderstood creatures. Tragically, Fossey was murdered in Rwanda in 1985, a crime often attributed to her staunch anti-poaching stance, although the case remains unsolved." - Bing Gorilla -- Case studies. Mammals -- Behavior. Gorilla. Animal behavior. Gorilla -- Behavior. Gorilla gorilla Behavior, Animal Mammifères -- MÅ"urs et comportement. Gorille. Animaux -- MÅ"urs et comportement. Gorilla gorilla (species) Gorilla. Animal behavior. Gorilla -- Behavior. Mammals -- Behavior. Berggorilla Verhalten Case studies. Geographic: Virungavulkane. A fine, very crisp copy in about near fine(-) to very good (++) jacket with mildly sunned spine, minor edge-wear and neat price clip, in archival mylar. First ed, first printing (full number line).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Book condition is good. Hard cover. 1st edition. Published 1983. Ex-library copy with a library stamp on the first fly page and information page, very minor marks on page eight and nine and library sticky taped the dust jacket the front rear and rear of book and will remove as it will dame the the book. Dust jacket is good, a tear in middle bottom front and bottom of Spine area. Book block clean all side. Book boards unsure of condition as the dust jacket is sticky tape rear of of front and back. Text body clean. Overall a great and neat copy. Extra charges for oversea postage as the book weight is over 500grams.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The inspiration for the Academy Award-nominated film, Gorillas in the Mist is the riveting account of Dian Fossey's thirteen years in a remote African rain forest with the greatest of the great apes. Fossey's extraordinary efforts to ensure the future of the rain forest and its remaining mountain gorillas are captured in her own words and in candid photographs of this fascinating endangered species. As only she could, Fossey combined her personal adventure story with groundbreaking scientific reporting in an unforegettable portrait of one of our closest primate relatives. Although Fossey's work ended tragically with her murder, Gorillas in the Mist remains an invaluable testament to one of the longest-running field studies of primates and reveals her undying passion for her subject. Inspiring the award-winning film, Fossey's 13 years experience in the remote African rain forests with the endangered mountain gorillas are accounted in this classic work, which remains an enduring testament to one of the longest field studies of primates. Photos. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Light edge wear to jacket. Price-clipped.

Hardcover. Condition: Collectable - Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. VG-/VG 1st print 1st ed 1983 Hodder hardback, unclipped jacket. A little surface creasing wear along upper edge of some Index pages to rear, dulling to pages with age, jacket with subtle colour fading to spine, tight and unmarked. 326 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN: 0340287349. ISBN/EAN: 9780340287347. Dewey Code: 599.8846. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 088905.

Hardcover. Condition: Collectable - Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. VG/VG 1st print 1st ed 1983 Hodder hardback, unclipped jacket. Minor lower front corner bump to board with minor waviness to adjacent pages, dulling to pages with age, very bright and unfaded green to jacket spine, tight and unmarked. 326 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Animals & Birds; ISBN: 0340287349. ISBN/EAN: 9780340287347. Dewey Code: 599.8846. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 088906.

A first edition, first printing published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1983. A near fine book (if not better), marred only by some slight bumping to the head and base of the spine. Clean internally, with bright colour and black and white photographs throughout - some spotting to the page edges. In a near fine, unclipped wrapper. The riveting account of Fossey's thirteen years in a remote African rain forest with the great apes.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First UK edition, first impression. Original green cloth with lettering to spine in gilt. Slightest hint of very faint spotting to top edge, else fine in a fine dust jacket. A fantastic copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First UK edition published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1983. This is a near fine copy. The jacket is complete and has very little if any wear. It has not been price clipped. There is a mark to the top edge on the reverse of the jacket. The book is very clean and in presentable condition with no previous owner's marks. Overall a near fine copy.  Dian Fossey's study of Gorillas in the african rain forests, brought to life by the film starring Sigourney Weaver in 1988. A rare book. .

8vo., First Edition, with plates and pictorial endpapers; green cloth, gilt back, backstrip faintly sunned else a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Bright copy of one of the great animal classics of the twentieth century. The basis of Michael Apted's feature film (1988) starring Sigourney Weaver and Bryan Brown. INCREASINGLY SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Houghton Mifflin. Boston. 1983. 326 pages. First Edition, first printing with full numberline including 1. Book is tight. Binding and hinges are strong and sound. Book's only flaw is a small faint spot on top page edges, and two specks on fore-edge. DJ slightly lesser condition with rubbing along edges, and a couple of tiny chips at folds, and some scuffing to rear. $19.95 price intact on flap. First edition, first printing of Dian Fossey's classic made into the timeless film starring Sigourney Weaver. VG+/VG-.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Houghton Mifflin. Boston. 1983. 326 pages. First Edition, first printing with full numberline including 1. Book is tight. Binding and hinges are strong and sound. One corner gently pushed, barely. Original DJ with flap's upper corner price-clipped. DJ shows rubbing along edges with a couple of tiny chips. Book shows light handling and minor wear. First edition, first printing of Dian Fossey's classic made into the timeless film starring Sigourney Weaver. VG/VG.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Fine First Edition, tight and unread, in a very near Fine price-clipped pictorial dust jacket. The intriguing, much loved story of Dian Fossey and her adventures documenting the vanishing breed of mountain gorillas. Basis for the 1988 Michael Apted-directed film starring Sigourney Weaver.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. "Gorillas In The Mist" by Dian Fossey 1983 - Rare Advance Uncorrected Proof Vintage Softcover Book 9" x 5 3/4" 230 Pages The dust jacket is in good minus condition with a few edge tears. The jacket has the proposed cover concept. The rare softcover book is in good to good minus condition free from rips, tears, writing, bends and stains. The book includes a copy of a letter from Houghton Mifflin Company. The softcover wraps are in good minus condition with minor wear. The binding is tight and square.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. ***** This is the true first edition, first printing (with "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" stated on the copyright page). ***** This book is SIGNED by the author (Dian Fossey) on the title page. The author has not inscribed this book to anyone; it is just signed by the author. ***** Signed examples of this title are very rare. ***** Very nice hardcover with dust jacket. There is NO writing, NO bookplates, and NO remainder marks. It is NOT a book club edition and NOT a former library book. The dust jacket is NOT price-clipped ($19.95). CONDITION: The book is in NEAR FINE condition, and the dust jacket is in VERY GOOD condition (light edgewear). ***** We include new mylar (clear) dust jacket protectors with all books at no charge. ***** OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU: All books are guaranteed to be as described. We believe that no sale is complete until you are happy. Any book is returnable for a full refund (including postage) if you're not 100% satisfied. All books are packaged very carefully and shipped via USPS Mail with Delivery Confirmation. Thank you! Richard Vick, Modern First Editions (Buying and Selling Modern First Editions since 1982). Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Photos, 9 x 6", cloth backed pict boards, 326pp with index, covers a bit rubbed, extremities a little sunned else a nice copy in an extremity-worn dustjacket. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON THE TITLE PAGE.

Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition, first printing. Signed by Dian Fossey on the title page and inscribed to former owners. Near Fine, with lean to spine, in a Near Fine dust jacket with light rubbing and fading to spine, light edge wear with several short tears, and light staining visible at the bottom edge of the rear flap and blank verso of the rear panel. An account of Fossey's research of gorillas at the Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda, which she founded on the cold, dark, extremely muddy slopes on the Virunga Volcanoes. A prominent primatologist and an inspiration to conservationists worldwide, it is thought that her opposition to poaching led to her brutal murder in 1985, two years after the publication of this book. The Karisoke Research Center carries on, to this day. This book served as the basis for the 1988 film of the same name, starring Sigourney Weaver.

First edition, first printing. Association Copy. Affectionately inscribed by the author on the half-title to Colorado naturalist author, Charles Southwick: "To Chuck / With all best wishes for / your interest and support / of the gorilla research. / Warm regards / Dian Fossey". Signed by Charles Southwick on the ffep. Among many teaching posts, Southwick served as Chairman of the Department of EPO Biology at the University of Colorado. Very faint rubbing to tips of cloth spine, still fine in near fine to fine dust jacket with very mild edge wear to tips/corners, in mylar cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. ***** This is the true first edition, first printing (with "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" stated on the copyright page). ***** This book is SIGNED by the author (Dian Fossey) on the title page. The author has not inscribed this book to anyone; it is just signed by the author. ***** Signed examples of this title are very rare. ***** Very nice hardcover with dust jacket. There is NO writing, NO bookplates, and NO remainder marks. It is NOT a book club edition and NOT a former library book. The dust jacket is NOT price-clipped ($19.95). CONDITION: The book is in FINE condition, and the dust jacket is in NEAR FINE condition. ***** We include new mylar (clear) dust jacket protectors with all books at no charge. ***** OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU: All books are guaranteed to be as described. We believe that no sale is complete until you are happy. Any book is returnable for a full refund (including postage) if you're not 100% satisfied. All books are packaged very carefully and shipped via USPS Mail with Delivery Confirmation. Thank you! Richard Vick, Modern First Editions (Buying and Selling Modern First Editions since 1982). Signed by Author(s).

First Edition, INSCRIBED by Diane Fossey Numerous black and white photographs, charts, maps and illustrations. 8vo, publisher's original gray boards backed in black cloth, pictorial decoration on upper cover, lettered in silver, illustrated endpapers. In the original illustrated dustjacket. xviii, 326 pp. A very fine copy indeed, near as pristine and mint, one small closed tear to the jacket. FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR. The story of Fossey s 14 years in the African rain forest studying gorillas. Fossey achieved an intimacy with the gorillas that allowed her to study them in a way no else had. She was murdered mysteriously while alone in the jungle though many believe he death occured because of her outspoken stance against poaching.

Condition: Fine in near fine jacket. First edition. Inscribed first printing of Fossey's landmark scientific memoir. The primatologist's famous account of her research and conservation work with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda, published just two years before her murder. Fossey, initially trained as a biologist, ultimately earned a degree in occupational therapy and made ingenious use of her prior work with (human) clients to gain a measure of trust from suspicious gorilla bands. Her opposition to poaching and destructive wildlife tourism was a major factor in saving mountain gorillas from extinction. A remarkable copy of a remarkable book. 9'' x 6''. Black quarter cloth with tan pictorial boards (gorilla stamped in black). In original unclipped ($19.95) dust jacket. Pictorial endpapers. Frontispiece illustration by Jay H. Matternes. Black and white photographs. xvii, [6], 326 pages. Inscription to title page: "All best wishes to Sue / Dian Fossey". Slightest bumping to corners. Light wear, minor creasing to jacket at head of spine.