Who's Who in Science Fiction
New York: Taplinger Publishing Company, 1976. First US Edition. Hardcover. A fine copy in fine dustjacket with a crease to front flap. More than 400 entries for writers, editors, artists and more. ; Octavo. More
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Il frontespizio nel libro italiano del quattrocento e del cinquecento.
Milano: Edizioni Il Polifilo, 1977. Second Edition. Softcover. Originally published in 1969. Two volumes in blue wrappers with black lettering. Come in slipcase. 174, 135pp. A history of the frontispieces of Italian books of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Includes a bibiography and numerous plates. A fine set. ; Quarto..... More
Romano Scarpa: Sognando la Calidornia
Torino: Vittorio Pavesio Productions, 2001. First Edition. Softcover. A fine copy. A volume entirely dedicated to the great Disney master with biographical and bibliographical notes and a complete chronology of his stories. Profusely illustrated with b&w and color illustrations. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 224 pages. More
Il fumetto in Italia.
Firenze: G. C. Sansoni, 1971. First Edition. Softcover. 355pp. An in-depth look at the comic books and their history in Italy. Includes a bibliography. A near fine copy in very good dustjacket with small pen markings on the front panel, and a tiny tear and a few spots to rear..... More
The Comic Book in America: An Illustrated History.
Dallas: Taylor Publishing Company, 1993. Revised Edition. Softcover. New updated edition. A near fine copy. ; Quarto. More
Superhero Comics of the Silver Age: The Illustrated History.
Dallas: Taylor Publishing Company, 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. The Taylor History of Comics #2. 224pp. Boards. Complete with every major superhero, all the artists who drew superheroes in the '50s and '60s, an exclusive checklist of all the superhero comics of the Silver Age, and more than 400 color photographs..... More
Science-Fiction: The Early Years.
Kent, OH: The Kent State University Press, 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. Cloth. A full description of more than 3,000 science-fiction stories from earliest times to the appearance of the genre magazines in 1930. With author, title, and motif indexes. A fine copy. ; Quarto. More
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What About Murder? A Guide to Books About Mystery and Detective Fiction. [and] What About Murder? (1981-1991).
Metuchen, NJ: The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 1981-1993. First Edition. Hardcover. xviii, 157pp; x, 377pp. Cloth. The older volume shows mild spotting to cloth. Both are in fine condition. ; Octavo. More
The Teenie Weenies Book: The Life and Art of William Donahey.
La Jolla, CA: The Green Tiger Press, 1986. Illustrated by Donahey, William. First Edition. Hardcover. 126pp. Pictorial boards. Nice reference title on the Teenie Weenies. Profusely illustrated in color and b&w. A fine copy in about fine dustjacket with a hint of shelf wear. ; Octavo. More
The Creation of Tomorrow Fifty Years of Magazine Science Fiction
New York: Columbia University Press, 1977. Trade paperback. Moderate wear to corners, old price sticker on back cover. A very good copy. ; Octavo; 318 pages. More
Motoaratura e motocoltura, con un questionario sull'importanza e sull'avvenire della motoaratura. Appendice sull'elettricita' in agricoltura del Prof. E. Guarini.
Milano: Ulrico Hoepli, 1920. First Edition. Hardcover. Manuali Hoepli. xv, 370pp + 53pp of publisher's advertisements with a complete list of the manuals published in order by topic + an index of the authors. Pictorial cloth stamped in black. Decorated endpapers, edges stained red. With one hundred sixteen in-text illustrations..... More
Immagini di Alessandro Manzoni: un saggio di Pietro Citati e un'iconografia ordinata e commentata da Este Milani
Milano: Arnoldo Mondadori Editore, 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. A fine copy in slipcase. No dustjacket, as issued. With detailed bibliographical notes. Profusely illustrated in b&w. ; Octavo. More
Detective Fiction: The Collector's Guide.
Taunton, UK: Barn Owl Books, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. x, 212pp. Cloth. Two sheet errata laid in. Includes a full check list of the work of 105 of the most collected authors, listing all their detective novels and short story collections, and giving dates of first publication in Great Britain..... More
Index to the Science-Fiction Magazines 1926-1950.
Portland, OR: Perri Press, 1952. First Edition. Hardcover. 184pp. Cloth. Includes all the science fiction and most of the fantasy magazines, from the first 1926 Amazing Stories thru 1950; over 1275 issues under 58 titles, all cross-indexed by author and title. A fine copy in very good dustjacket with some..... More
Granicoltura. Con un'appendice riguardante il frumento "Carlotta Strampelli".
Milano: Ulrico Hoepli, 1909. First Edition. Hardcover. Manuali Hoepli. xi, 300pp + 53pp of publisher's advertisements with a list of the manuals published, and index. Pictorial cloth stamped in black, green, yellow and red on the front, lettered in black on the spine. Decorated endpapers, all edges stained red. With..... More
An Ace Alpha-Numeric Annotated Science Fiction Checklist.
Richmond, CA: Peter C. Dillon, 1973. First Edition. Stapled wraps. Edition limited to 200 numbered copies. Errata sheets laid in. Annotation in pen on one of the titles. A fine copy. ; Quarto. More
Utopian and Science Fiction by Women: Worlds of Difference
Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University Press, 1994. First Edition. Softcover. A fine copy. Includes essays on the work of such writers as Margaret Cavendish, Ursula Le Guin, Marge Piercy and others. ; Octavo. More
The Universes of E. E. Smith.
Chicago: Advent Publishers, 1968. First Edition. Softcover. First trade paperback edition. 272pp. Introduction by James H. Schmitz. Bibliography by Al Lewis. Illustrations by Bjo. A bright fine copy.; Octavo. More
The Encyclopedia of Comic Book Heroes Volume 1: Batman
New York: Collier Books, 1976. First Edition. Softcover. Stamp on bottom edge, a hint of wear to edges. A bright, near fine copy. "A complete account of the adventures of one of the greatest crime fighters of the twentieth century". Includes the detailed and definitive chronicle of the first twenty-seven..... More
The Encyclopedia of Comic Book Heroes Volume 2: Wonder Woman
New York: Collier Books, 1976. First Edition. Softcover. Stamp on bottom edge, faint crease to lower edge of back cover. A bright, near fine copy. "The complete chronicle of the world and adventures of one of the most beloved and enduring heroines". ; 28 x 20 cm. More
Topolino.
Milano: Gammalibri, 1980. First Edition. Softcover. 145pp. Original wrappers. An in-depth history of Mickey Mouse with sections on Disney, Iwerks, and Gottfredson; Mickey Mouse in comics and movies; Mickey Mouse in Italy; merchandising, and more. Includes a filmography and bibliography of the Italian titles. Illustrated. Cover art by Luciano Bottaro..... More
La filosofia di Topolino.
Parma: Ugo Guanda Editore, 2013. First Edition. Softcover. 252pp. An in-depth analysis of the Mickey Mouse stories by Floyd Gottfredson, Bill Walsh, and others. Previous owner's inscription on the first blank else a fine copy. In the Italian language. ; Octavo. More
The Essential Superman Encyclopedia.
New York: Del Rey, 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. 495pp. Pictorial boards, no dustjacket as issued. Tiny tear along the spine else a fine copy. A complete Superman A to Z compendium including biographies of all the characters, sections on Superman in the Justice League of America, Superboy, the Death of..... More
A Ray Bradbury Compendium.
Polaris Press, 2021. First Edition. Hardcover. Edition limited to 502 copies (this being one of the 350 unsigned copies). xxii, 377pp. Cloth. "A Ray Bradbury Compendium documents Anne Hardin’s thirty-year friendship with Ray Bradbury that led to years of correspondence, lovingly inscribed books, even a dedication. She donated her collection..... More
The World of Sherlock Holmes
New York: E. P. Dutton & Company, 1975. First US Edition. Hardcover. Slightly tanned ffep, sunned spine. A fine copy in near fine dustjacket. A biography of Sherlock Holmes with numerous b&w photographs and illustrations. Includes a bibliography and index. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 227 pages... More