Published by Simon and Schuster, New York, 1994
Seller: The First Edition Rare Books, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. The first edition of Moving Beyond Words by Gloria Steinem, inscribed to Tony Bennett. (illustrator). First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 296pp. Red hardcover, title in gilt on navy cloth spine. Full number line on copyright page. In the publisher's fine dust jacket, retail price on front flap. Inscribed twice by Gloria Steinem: "To you who move millions and words! Gloria Steinem 2011." Additional inscription on half title: "Really to Tony Bennett - specially and personally! Gloria." Tony Bennett (1926-2023) was a Grammy award-winning singer whose career spanned over seven decades. He is best known for his signature song "I Left My Heart in San Francisco." Bennett authored several books, including his autobiography "The Good Life: The Autobiography of Tony Bennett" (1998), which details his journey through the music industry, and "Life is a Gift: The Zen of Bennett" (2012), where he shares life lessons and philosophies. Additionally, "Tony Bennett in the Studio: A Life of Art & Music" (2007) showcases his passion for painting alongside his musical achievements. Signed.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1967
Seller: The First Edition Rare Books, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Cloth. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. Signed first edition of Archer in Hollywood by Ross Macdonald, inscribed to his lawyer, Harris Seed. This omnibus edition of Lew Archer stories includes The Moving Target, The Way Some People Die, and The Barbarous Coast. (illustrator). First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, ix, 528pp. Yellow cloth, title in blue on spine. Blue topstain, lightly sunned and foxed. Stated "First Edition" on copyright page. Solid text block, small points of wear to spine and front endpaper, otherwise fine. In the publisher's dust jacket, $6.95 retail price on front flap, faint shelf wear. (Penzler 262-263) A vibrant example. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "Santa Barbara / Feb. 1 /67 / For Harris, with profound thanks for his brilliant and powerful representation. Ken." A nice association copy between Ross Macdonald and his longtime lawyer and friend. Kenneth Millar, signed "Ken" in this copy, used numerous pseudonyms over his career, including John Macdonald, John Ross Macdonald, and Ross Macdonald. These pen names, made up of popular Millar family names, were used to help avoid confusion between Kenneth and his wife, Margaret, who was also a mystery fiction author. Signed.