Moon by James Herbert: Signed (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A fine copy in a near-fine and unclipped dustjacket--this copy is signed by the author-signature only- directly on the title page. Tight and clean--unmarked copy. The dustjacket shows moderate shelf rubbing--without any edgewear or chips or tears. Protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket cover and will be well packed and shipped in a box. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dw as Issued. First UK Edition. Contains 4 novels. Signed by the Author. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine first UK edition in fine jacket, inscribed by Herbert on title page.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First printing of the true first edition - this copy SIGNED and personally INSCRIBED by the author on the title-page: 'To Stephen. Keep reading - and good luck in the exams. James Herbert' in black ink pen. ***Near fine in black cloth-covered boards. The boards are clean and unmarked. No bumps or creases. Corners sharp. No reading lean to the binding. Spine tight. Light foxing to the page block edges. Internally also near fine with no inscriptions (other than the author's). No creases or tears. Pages clean. Illustrated with small black and white line illustrated 'moon and cloud' chapter-headings. ***In a near fine colour-illustrated dustwrapper, which has not been price-clipped, retaining the original publisher's printed price of £9.95 net. The dustwrapper is complete, with no chips or tears, just a very tiny nick to the outer surface of the back panel. No creases. No fading. Dustwrapper bright. ***272 pages. 242mm x 154mm. ***'He had fled from the terrors of his past, finding refuge in the quietness of the island. And for a time he lived in peace. Until the 'sightings' began again, visions of horror seeping into his mind like poisonous tendrils, violent acts that were hideously macabre, the thoughts becoming intense. He witnessed the grotesque acts of another, a thing that gloried in murder and mutilation, a monster that soon became aware of the observer within its own mind. and relished the contact. A creature that eventually would come to the island to seek him out ---.' (Quote taken from the front flap of the dustwrapper) ***First printing of the true first edition, in its original dustwrapper, in very nice, bright collectable condition. Hard to find signed and inscribed by the author. Of interest to collectors of the work of James Herbert and of horror fiction first editions. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. dj. First edition (& 1st printing). Supernatural novel. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Page edges a little browned, else a fine copy in a fine dustjacket (as new) but for a touch of edge wear. Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A remarkable twenty-volume collection of James Herbert presentation copies, spanning his career from his first novel, The Rats (1974), to his final novel, Ash (2012). Each contains a signed inscription or presentation card from Herbert to the same recipient, "John". Among plausible candidates for the 'John' named in the inscriptions are John Burke (1922-2011), the British horror and crime writer (a 1990 luggage ticket labeled J. Burke, closely resembling the writer's signature was found in one of the volumes); John Herbert, James Herbert's elder brother; and the crime/horror writer John Gilbert, who interviewed Herbert at his home in 1990. The recipient's identity remains unconfirmed. The books are consistently in excellent, apparently unread condition, with clean, unmarked text blocks apart from the presentation inscriptions. The chronological sequence and repeated personal references create an unusual prosopographical record of a relationship maintained across approximately twenty-five years. THE RATS (1974) - 3rd impression, 1986. "To John. Hope you'll continue to enjoy my stories. Regards from James Herbert. 9th June '87." THE FOG (1975) - 3rd impression, 1985. "To John. Keep reading the books! James Herbert." THE SURVIVOR (1976) - 2nd impression, 1985. "To John. Glad you enjoy the books! James Herbert. Sussex '86." FLUKE (1977) - 3rd impression, 1987. "To John. Many happy returns! James Herbert. 9th June '87." THE SPEAR (1978) - 1st edition, 1st impression. "To John. Regards from James Herbert. 1986." LAIR (1979) - 3rd impression, 1986. "To John. All best wishes. James Herbert. Sussex. 9th June '87." THE DARK (1980) - 1986 impression. "To John. All best wishes from James Herbert." THE JONAH (1981) - 1988 reissue/impression. Presentation inscription on an affixed card to John, signed by James Herbert. SHRINE (1983) - 2nd impression, 1986. "Happy Birthday John! from James Herbert. 9th June '87." DOMAIN (1984) - 4th impression, 1985. "To John. Happy Christmas. James Herbert. 1986." MOON (1985) - 1st edition, 1st impression. "To John, Every success for the future. James Herbert." SEPULCHRE (1987) - 1st edition, 1st impression. "To John. Don't blame me for your nightmares! All good wishes and hope you enjoy this one as much as the others (it's very sinister!). James Herbert. July '87." CREED (1990) - 1st edition, 1st impression. "To John. Hope this one raises a chuckle or two, as well as a scare. James Herbert. August '90." PORTENT (1992) - 1st edition, 1st impression. "To John. It's that time of year again! Happy reading! Regards. James Herbert. December '92." THE GHOSTS OF SLEATH (1994) - 1st edition, 1st impression. Presentation inscription on an affixed paper slip: "To John, Happy Christmas & a great New Year! James Herbert. Dec '94." '48 (1996) - 1st edition, 1st impression. Paper slip: signed James Herbert and dated November 1996, with seasonal wishes for 1997. OTHERS (1999) - 1st edition, 1st impression. Paper slip: "To John. A new chapter begins. All best. James Herbert. April '99." ONCE. (2001) - 1st edition, 1st impression. Paper slip: "To John, Something different again - hope you like it! All best. James Herbert." THE SECRET OF CRICKLEY HALL (2006) - later impression. Paper slip: "Hope you enjoy 'Crickley Hall'. Regards. James Herbert. 31st Oct '06." ASH (2012) - 1st edition; impression unstated on publication page. Paper slip: "To John, Have a great 2013! Best wishes. James Herbert." Particularly significant are the four books presented on 9 June 1987: Shrine explicitly says "Happy Birthday John!", Fluke "Many happy returns!", while The Rats and Lair were inscribed on the same date, Lair additionally recording Sussex. Sepulchre followed in July 1987 with Herbert hoping John would enjoy it "as much as the others". Subsequent Christmas and personal presentations demonstrate the continuity of the association. Inscribed by Author(s).…