Between Worlds: The Making of an American Life (signed, with his "baseball" card)

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2005. INSCRIBED / SIGNED by Governor Bill Richardson directly on the title page. Laid-in are two internet downloads of Richardson's signature for comparison/authentication. Also laid-in is a card similar to a baseball card, that features a full color photo of Bill Richardson, as an "2008 All Star" with his "Career Highlights" listed on the back (imprinted: "paid for by Richardson for President, Inc."). Fine condition in a bright and shiny Fine dust jacket. NO chips, tears, creases or fading. NOT price clipped ($25.95). Square and tight. Sharp corners. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. Previous owner's blindstamp. Pages are otherwise clean and unmarked -- apparently seldom, if ever read. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. With a 16 page section of b/w photos on glossy stock. Bound in the original gilt-stamped red boards and blue spine. Complete with dust jacket. From the publisher: "Bill Richardson, the governor of New Mexico, may be the most charismatic figure in the Democratic Party today and one of its best natural politicians whose name isn't Bill Clinton. He is the man Colin Powell has called for advice, and the man George Stephanopoulos once called the Red Adair of diplomacy in homage to his ability to put out international fires. He has been nominated four times for the Nobel Peace Prize and is counted as one of our most knowledgeable politicians on Iraq and Saddam Hussein; on Afghanistan, the Taliban, and Al-Qaeda; on North Korea; on energy policy; on Latin American affairs; on domestic politics; and on Hispanic America. Richardson's background as the son of an American businessman father and a Mexican mother has offered him an unusual starting point from which to seek a life in public service, but one of his most interesting roles has been that of global troubleshooter. What he has to say about how to negotiate to get what you want shows his true colors: He can be blunt, but charming; tough, but respectful; realistic, but hopeful. Through his work as a hostage negotiator sitting across the table from the likes of Saddam Hussein, Fidel Castro, and many others-as well as his toil on Capitol Hill, in the United Nations, and New Mexico's state government-he has learned the vital importance of preparation: know as much as possible about your adversary; test your partner's truthfulness; know how much you can concede; never lie and always be direct. Between Worlds is the surprising story of one of our most seasoned and captivating national figures.". First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Fine dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 8vo. (x), 374pp. + 16 pages of photos. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.