Return Paradise, Signed (18 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. 118 pages; The book is signed by the author, Edith R. Tjepkema. ; Signed by Author.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Some light edge wear. Signed by author.; 118 pages.

Trade Size Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edtion. 8vo - 8" to 9" tall; 188 pages; SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Black spine trade size paperback little wear to note. Previous gift note at inside front cover. Author signed "God Bless" under title at half title page. Text pages clean and tight.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 1st. Very slightly cocked. A couple of blank endpapers are slightly wrinkled, but doesn't detract from the overall condition of the book. Gold print on cover and spine is pristine. ; An unusual compilation of a historical genre in film making covering every decade of the 20th century up to 1994. A presentation copy inscribed and signed by the author on the front endpage: "To Don - A good friend who also loves movies - 6/24/98." Over 600 films are listed chronologically giving the title, year, distributor, director, screenwriter, and the major cast credits - followed by the author's description and opinion of the significance of the film. Appendices include titles of documentaries, serials and alternate titles. Name and title index complete the work. ; 1.09 x 9.02 x 6.48 Inches; 371 pages; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket as Issued. B. Shalumov (illustrator). 1st Edition. 1st. Edition , 1st. Printing 2007 . New York , printing in Russia , Illustrated boards Hardcover , 80 page book with color illustrations of Shalumov painting and also photos of the places the painting are located. This copy is signed by the artist .Text in English and Russian Condition : Very Fine. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Author Presentation Signed. Book.

Hardcover. First UK Edition, First Edition. Octavo, 224 pages. In Very Good minus condition with Very Good condition dust jacket. Spine is black with white lettering. Dust jacket protected by mylar covering, price uncut: "£17.50" on front flap, has mild bumping to fore corners, mild bending wear along fore edge of front flap. Boards have mild bumping to front head fore corner. Textblock edges have moderate age-toning and light foxing; interior has moderate general age-toning and light foxing along tail edge throughout. Signed flat on title page by Breyten Breytenbach. Shelved Room C. 1400108. Special Collections.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. BOMC Edition in jacket. SIGNED by Michener! ; 437 pages; Signed by Author. Signed by Author(s).

OLwdbd. mit illustr. OUmschl. 1 Bl., XIX SS., 1 Bl., 224 SS., 4 Bll. Sprache: English, Erste amerikanische Ausgabe. - Reisebeschreibung des Exilschriftstellers aus dem frisch von der Apartheid befreiten Südafrika. Breytenbach war bei einer illegalen Einreise im Jahr 1975 noch zu sieben Jahren Gefängnis verurteilt worden. - Schönes Exemplar. - Vorsatz mit reizvoller fünfzeiliger eh. Widmung von Breyten Breytenbach an Fritz [J. Raddatz], dat. 18. 01. 94.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. A warmly inscribed in the year of publication. BOMC edition, fine in vg+ jacket. inscription reads: "July 22, 1951 - Stover Park- To _________ - On a fine warm Sunday- along the Delaware, enjoying- the trees & 40 miles to P.(hiladelphia)- James A. Michener". Pulitzer prize winner Michener returns to the scenes of those war tales he immoralized in his first book "Tales of The South Pacific", evoking "the magic of the isles in the Pacific with stories and accounts glowing with color and alive with adventure.".

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good ++. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good ++. 1st Edition. Thirteenth printing. Signed by author with generic comment on ffep. Tan linen full-cloth boards with black titling spine with navy topstain. VG/NF cond. Flaws: one very small check mark in red ink on ffep - spine head is lightly bumped, top spine cover is slightly pulled. Joints and gutters are all secure and binding is clean, square and solid with NO markings throughout - NO rem mark or ex-lib. NO foxing, sunning or fading anywhere. Exceptionally collectible in this condition. DJ is VG/NF. Price intact: $3.95. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Publisher's card signed by Michener attached to front pastedown. Light rubbing to jacket. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Flat-signed by Michener on half-title page with "JAM" stamp. Very good copy in tan cloth with green and gilt decorations on spine with good jacket. Three small stains near bottom edge of cloth on front board, light shelf-wear. Small (1/2 inch) dampstain on top edge of page block which caused green die to bleed very slightly onto pages, but very minor. Jacket has chippinng at spine ends and fore-edge folds, small abrasion on back cover, red stain to "re" in "return" on back cover. Crease on front cover. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition, First Printing with the words "FIRST PRINTING" printed copyright page. This copy is SIGNED by James A. Michener on a laid in signature. The book is in excellent condition. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A superb copy SIGNED by the author of this presentation edition. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: VG+. 1st Edition. SIGNED. Tan cloth, decorated and with title fields in green on spine panel, green topstain. Stated 1st ptg. 437 pp. Minor binding lean, with modest foxing to cover cloth, most prominent along spine panel. Pictorial dust jacket mildly rubbed at corners and spine extremities, with price-clipped front flap, now in mylar. Signed by author on title page, full signature, no inscription or date. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Hardcover. First Edition; Early Printing. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. ; Inscribed By Michener on the half title page. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Signed by Author. Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with the words "First Edition" printed on the copyright page. This copy is SIGNED by James A. Michener on a laid in signature. This is a special Presentation copy bound in the ORIGINAL tan cloth from the publisher. This Presentation Edition is number 382 specially made for the booksellers of America. The book is in excellent shape. The binding is tight, and the boards are crisp with light wear to the edges. The pages are exceptionally clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a beautiful copy SIGNED by the author. Signed by Author(s).

437 pp. 8vo, publisher's cloth in clear mylar wrapper. First edition; Presentation Edition; Copy No. 214, signed by James A. Michener. A few small chips to the mylar wrapper; otherwise very near fine. In addition to the signature, inscribed by Michener on the front free endpaper, Chicago, January 26, 1955.

Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Signed with date [Groundhog Day] and location with an inscription to a serviceman on the front free endpage. The inscription could be to David D. Gray (Class of 1948, Princeton) +++Service: Enlisted in the Navy V-5 program during World War II and later served as a major in the Marine Corps during the Korean War (1950?1952). +++Post-Military: Had a successful business career with Continental Insurance Co., retiring in 1979. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. The dust jacket is unclipped and shows wear with minor spine tip and corner loss; Age and Hand-soiling. 8.5 inches tall; 437 pages. An early printing of the author?s third book. A collection of short stories by James A. Michener, set in the South Pacific, a region he explored in Tales of the South Pacific. The stories in this volume, while based in different islands like Fiji, New Zealand, and Guadalcanal, all share a common thread: the impact of colonialism, war, and the complex human relationships that emerge in such circumstances. Each story is introduced by an essay that provides historical context about the specific location, blending fiction and fact seamlessly. Michener?s storytelling is rich with detail, capturing the essence of the islands and their cultures while exploring the deep emotional landscapes of his characters. Themes of colonialism, cultural clash, and personal identity are woven throughout, with Michener delving into how these forces shape individuals? lives. The collection also reflects the effects of World War II on the South Pacific, particularly through the lens of human interaction with military and colonial powers. The book features tales like "Mr. Morgan" and "Until They Sail," which were adapted into films, showcasing the cultural and historical impact of the South Pacific during the war. Subjects: South Pacific Islands, Colonialism, Cultural Exchange, World War II, Human Relationships, Historical Fiction, Short Story Collection. Signed.